Interoperability is a significant challenge in blockchain technology, hindering seamless data and service sharing across diverse blockchain networks. This study introduces Automated Gateways as a novel framework leveraging smart contracts to facilitate interoperability. Unlike existing solutions, which often require adopting new technologies or relying on external services, Automated Gateways framework is integrated directly with a blockchain's core infrastructure to enhance systems with built-in interoperability features. By implementing fine-grained access control mechanisms, smart contracts within this framework manage accessibility and authorization for cross-chain interactions and facilitate streamlining the selective sharing of services between blockchains. Our evaluation demonstrates the framework's capability to handle cross-chain interactions efficiently, significantly reduce operational complexities, and uphold transactional integrity and security across different blockchain networks. With its focus on user-friendliness, self-managed permissions, and independence from external platforms, this framework is designed to achieve broader adoption within the blockchain community.

翻译：互操作性是区块链技术中的一个重大挑战，阻碍了不同区块链网络之间无缝的数据与服务共享。本研究提出自动化网关作为一种新颖的框架，利用智能合约来促进互操作性。与通常需要采用新技术或依赖外部服务的现有解决方案不同，自动化网关框架直接与区块链的核心基础设施集成，通过内置的互操作性功能来增强系统。通过实施细粒度的访问控制机制，该框架内的智能合约管理跨链交互的可访问性与授权，并促进区块链之间选择性服务共享的流程简化。我们的评估表明，该框架能够高效处理跨链交互，显著降低操作复杂性，并在不同区块链网络中维护交易完整性与安全性。该框架注重用户友好性、自管理权限以及对外部平台的独立性，旨在实现区块链社区内的更广泛采用。