Co-governed Sovereignty Network: Legal Basis and Its Prototype & Applications with MIN Architecture

This open-access book introduces MIN, a novel networking architecture that aims to implement sovereign equality for all countries in cyberspace. It discusses the legal basis.
basis of cyberspace sovereignty and proposes a high-performance blockchain-based network architecture for co-governance. The book provides insights into the evolution and necessity of cyberspace sovereignty, discusses network trends network trends, and introduces complex network technologies such as blockchain and security mechanisms. The MIN network implements the "four principles" of cyberspace, respecting cyber sovereignty, maintaining peace and protection, promoting openness and cooperation, and building good order. It has three application scenarios: UN of Cyberspace, Smart city, and enterprise group or organizations as private network.

Format: Hardback
Length: 257 pages
Publication date: 27 July 2021
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive open-access book presents MIN, a groundbreaking networking architecture designed to foster sovereign equality among countries in the cyberspace realm. By seamlessly blending legal theory and cutting-edge network technology, it delves into the historical evolution of sovereignty and elucidates the legal foundations upon which cyberspace sovereignty rests. Building upon the robust capabilities of the high-performance blockchain, the book outlines a novel network architecture aimed at realizing collaborative governance at the technical level.

Throughout its pages, the book elucidates network sovereignty, offering rich illustrations and tables to assist readers, particularly those new to the field, in grasping the evolution and significance of cyberspace sovereignty. It provides insights into emerging network trends and fosters a preliminary understanding of complex network technologies, including blockchain, security mechanisms, and routing strategies.

The MIN network adheres to the "four principles" of cyberspace, which are widely embraced by nations and individuals worldwide: respecting cyber sovereignty, maintaining peace and protection, promoting openness and cooperation, and fostering good order to ensure the security of network systems.

MIN offers a versatile application landscape, catering to diverse scenarios. At the larger scale, it is well-suited for the United Nations of Cyberspace, fostering global collaboration and cooperation in the digital realm. For smaller organizations or enterprise groups, it serves as a private network solution, offering enhanced security and privacy. Additionally, MIN has developed a product called MIN-VPN, which is prominently featured in the preface and designed to safeguard the security of networks.

By presenting a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to cyberspace sovereignty, this book serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners alike. It contributes to the ongoing discourse on the future of global governance in the digital age and offers practical insights into the implementation of equitable and inclusive networking architectures.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811626692
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021