Abstract

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the evolution of Simplified Payment Verification (SPV) technology from the basic application of the Bitcoin network to the modern blockchain extension layer, paying special attention to its innovative applications in ChainX , BEVM and Super Bitcoin, and discusses the application of SPV technology in A technical solution that maintains decentralization while achieving scalability.

SPV Basic Technology Solution

1.1 Technical Principles  

1.2 Workflow

‍Block Header Synchronization Process  

‍Transaction Verification Mechanism

• Request the Merkel route for a specific transaction
• Verify Merkel Proof
• Confirm transaction status

1.3 Why is Bitcoin suitable for SPV?

Technical characteristics

1. The logic on the chain is simple

• Pure UTXO status verification
• No complex calculations required
• Status changes are clear

2. Validate cost stability

• Block header fixed size (80 bytes)
• Verification complexity is constant
• Controllable storage requirements

II. Technology Evolution Progress

2.1 ChainX stage (2018-2020): Cross-chain Verification Innovation

‍Technical architecture 

‍Core Innovation

1. The first SPV verification on the WASM chain
2. Realize decentralized cross-chain
3. Verification efficiency optimization

2.2 BEVM Phase (2020-2023): Smart Contract Integration

Architecture Upgrade 

Technological Breakthrough 

1. Taproot protocol support
2. EVM compatibility
3. Verify performance improvements

2.3 Super Bitcoin stage (2024-present): Consensus Sharing Innovation

Five-Layer Architecture   

III. Technical Comparative Analysis

3.1 Analysis of SPV Applicability of Different Blockchains

3.2 Comparison of Technical Indicators during the Evolution Process   

IV. Innovative Application Scenarios

4.1 Cross-chain Asset Management

Verification Process  

4.2 Smart Contract Interaction

Implementation Mechanism

1. Transaction verification integration
2. State synchronization
3. Contract call

4.3 Layer2 extension

Technical Framework  

V. Security Analysis

5.1 Threat Model

Potential Risks

1. Forking attack
2. Double spend attack
3. Data availability

Protective Measures  

5.2 Longest Chain Consistency

Guarantee Mechanism

1. Multi-point verification
2. Consensus check
3. State rollback

VI. Future Outlook

‍6.1 Technology Development Direction

1. Verification Mechanism Optimization

• Zero-knowledge proof integration
• Batch verification optimization
• State compression

2. Application Scenario Expansion

• DeFi integration
• Cross-chain interoperability
• Layer2 extension

VII. Conclusion

SPV technology has developed from the basic verification mechanism of the Bitcoin network to the present and has experienced an important evolution process:

1. Cross-chain feasibility verified in ChainX
2. Integration with smart contracts is achieved in BEVM
3. Creating a new paradigm of consensus sharing in Super Bitcoin

This evolution demonstrates how SPV technology can adapt to the needs of the modern blockchain ecosystem through continuous innovation while maintaining security and decentralization. In the future, with the further development of technology and the expansion of application scenarios, SPV is expected to play a more important role in blockchain scalability solutions.