Blockchain-based decentralized identity system: Design and security analysis

Gewu BU; Serge Fdida; Maria Potop-Butucaru; Bilel Zaghdoudi

Paper 2024/597

Blockchain-based decentralized identity system: Design and security analysis

Gewu BU, Clermont Ferrand University

Serge Fdida, Sorbonne University

Maria Potop-Butucaru, Sorbonne University

Bilel Zaghdoudi, Sorbonne University

Abstract

This paper presents a novel blockchain-based decentralized identity system (DID), tailored for enhanced digital identity management in Internet of Things (IoT) and device-to-device (D2D) networks. The proposed system features a hierarchical structure that effectively merges a distributed ledger with a mobile D2D network, ensuring robust security while streamlining communication. Central to this design are the gateway nodes, which serve as intermediaries, facilitating DID registration and device authentication through smart contracts and distributed storage systems. A thorough security analysis underscores the system’s resilience to common cyber threats and adherence to critical principles like finality and liveness.

Metadata

Available format(s): PDF
Category: Applications
Publication info: Preprint.
Keywords: Decentralized identity D2D Blockchain Decentralized Storage Smart contract
Contact author(s): gewu bu @ uca fr
serge fdida @ lip6 fr
maria potop-butucaru @ lip6 fr
bilel zaghdoudi @ lip6 fr
History: 2024-09-11: revised; 2024-04-17: received; See all versions
Short URL: https://ia.cr/2024/597
License: CC BY

BibTeX

@misc{cryptoeprint:2024/597,
      author = {Gewu BU and Serge Fdida and Maria Potop-Butucaru and Bilel Zaghdoudi},
      title = {Blockchain-based decentralized identity system: Design and security analysis},
      howpublished = {Cryptology {ePrint} Archive, Paper 2024/597},
      year = {2024},
      url = {https://eprint.iacr.org/2024/597}
}