Few days ago, I wrote an article about the scalability problem that is plaguing blockchain, explaining in simple terms what it means and its threats to the continuous existence of the blockchain technology if not properly and timely handled.





Although there are some proposed solutions to the problem, I also in that article mentioned a project (HPB) that has decide to take a route different from what all other existing PROJECTS have tried in providing a lasting solution to the scalability problem. You can read up that article here most especially if you look to understand what blockchain scalability problem is.





Today I will be writing briefly on the hardware solution and some recent happenings in the project. The Blockchain Offload Engine (BOE) is a new blockchain induced innovation. It is a heterogeneous processing system, it makes up the hardware part of HPB 2 side solution approach (software and hardware).

Beside being a hardware, BOE is also equipped with a firmware, corresponding matching software and with a module for implementing the resolution of TCP and UDP packets.

With plans of receiving more participation from users in maintaining the network's operation, the new blockchain hardware technology BOE, is also designed to provide corresponding incentives for the contribution of the system.





Reading about this innovation in the whitepaper is an interesting thing, now I begin to imagine how much more interesting it will be to see that the greatest threat so far to plague the blockchain technology was solved with a small sized hardware like the BOE? Seriously, it's fascinating to me.

You can read up some other details about the technology in their whitepaper.

BOE DISTRIBUTION.

Being a core part of HPB high TPS DApp ecosystem concept, and most especially for reasons being that to get the whole concept to work according to the laid out plan, there is a need for the technology to be sent out, the HPB team counted it wise to ensure that the BOE device is not in anyway compromised in standard during the distribution process.









Quality control measures like special packaging and testing was carried out. According to a post made by the team on their Facebook page, it was revealed that the package was specifically designed for the distribution purpose with some level of repeated horizontal and vertical vibration test as well as drop test done on the hardware unit.

It is very clear that the team is confident in their approach and are not ready to give any form of excuses for a below standard operation of the machine neither are they willing to be caught off guard.





Security Partnership.

In most night clubs or public gathering place where security is given top priority, the only way to ensure that everyone inside the building is secured and no one is in there with a fire arm or any other form of harmful devices is to make sure that the entrance to the building is secured by bouncers or security operatives, and then ensure that everyone coming in is thoroughly searched.

In the same way, HPB has taken steps to ensure the total security of their system by securing the entrance (BOE hardware) and the content coming in (smart contracts). They have employed some "bouncers" and security operatives to watch out for individuals that may likely be trying to get in with harmful devices.









The engagement between HPB and Knownsec.com will brig about, an in-depth security audit of HPB MainNet code, Wallet and Smart Contracts.

The security service provide Knownsec.com, with over 6 years of experience providing security in the blockchain sector for over 100 satisfied blockchain enterprise, aim to timely sniff out potential security threats and take necessary preventive measures to ensure the total security of the system at all time.

Threat will be eliminated from the system by securing the BOE hardware and smart contracts with those being the most vulnerable parts of the system. You can read up more details about the partnership https://www.facebook.com/HPBGlobal.