Establishing a Baseline for Evaluating Blockchain-Based Self-Sovereign Identity Systems: A Systematic Approach to Assess Capability, Compatibility and Interoperability

Wei Yao, Wenlu Du, Jingyi Gu, Junyi Ye, Fadi P. Deek, Guiling Wang

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Abstract

Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) is an evolving means of identity management that aims to give individuals more control over their digital identities and personal data rather than relying on third-party organizations or government authorities. Blockchain technology has the potential to strengthen SSI significantly by providing a secure and decentralized method towards managing and storing personal data, rendering them resistant to tampering and also enhancing their privacy. Given the diversity of blockchain-based SSI platforms, including Sovrin, uPort, and Hyperledger Indy, it is essential to have a consistent approach to evaluate the different SSI systems consistently. This paper offers guidelines for building systematic architecture and defining comprehensive internal interactions for a complete SSI system, thereby providing a framework for routine evaluation and analysis of an existing SSI platform and establishing base standards for assessing capability, compatibility and interoperability of SSI systems. Accordingly, the paper also reports on comprehensive experiments over many existing blockchain-based SSI systems using a multi-layered approach.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationBIOTC 2024 - 2024 6th Blockchain and Internet of Things Conference
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery
Pages108-119
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9798400717000
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 16 2024
Event6th Blockchain and Internet of Things Conference, BIOTC 2024 - Hybrid, Fukuoka, Japan
Duration: Jul 19 2024Jul 21 2024

Publication series

NameACM International Conference Proceeding Series

Conference

Conference6th Blockchain and Internet of Things Conference, BIOTC 2024
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityHybrid, Fukuoka
Period7/19/247/21/24

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
  • Software

Keywords

  • Baseline
  • Blockchain
  • Evaluation Framework
  • Self-Sovereign Identity
  • Test Coverage Criteria

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