Abstract:Blockchain, as a distributed ledger technology, ensures data security, transparency, and immutability through encryption and consensus mechanisms, offering transformative solutions across various industries. In China, blockchain-based software has attracted widespread attention and application, demonstrating considerable potential in fields such as cross-border payments, supply chain finance, and government services. These applications not only enhance the efficiency and transparency of business processes but also reduce trust costs and offer new approaches for the digital transformation of traditional industries. This study investigates the development trends and core technologies of Chinese blockchain software, focusing on key technological breakthroughs, promoting integration and innovation, and providing a foundation for the formulation of technical standards. The aim is to enhance the competitiveness of Chinese blockchain technologies, broaden application scenarios, and support the standardized development of the industry. Three core research questions are addressed: (1) What are the development trends of Chinese blockchain software? (2) What are the core technologies involved? (3) What are the differences in core technologies between Chinese and foreign blockchain software? To address these questions, 1268 blockchain software entries have been collected through three channels. Based on information regarding affiliated companies and chief technology officers (CTOs), 103 Chinese blockchain software entries are identified. A statistical analysis of basic software attributes is conducted, examining development trends from three perspectives: software development history, distribution, and interrelationships. Given the importance of technical and development documentation, 39 high-quality blockchain software entries containing detailed technical information are further selected. Subsequently, a statistical and analytical evaluation of the core technologies of these 39 software systems is conducted across six technical layers of blockchain architecture. Based on this analysis, differences in core technologies between Chinese and foreign blockchain software are compared. In total, 28 phenomena and 13 insights are identified. These findings provide researchers, developers, and practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of the current state of Chinese blockchain development and offer valuable references for future adoption and improvement of Chinese blockchain software.