Securing Decentralized Storage in Blockchain: A Hybrid Cryptographic Framework-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Securing Decentralized Storage in Blockchain: A Hybrid Cryptographic Framework

Published:2024-06-01 Issue:2 Volume:24 Page:16-31
ISSN:1314-4081
Container-title:Cybernetics and Information Technologies
language:en
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Author:

Swati Jadhav¹,Nitin Pise¹

Affiliation:

1. School of Computer Engineering and Technology , Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University , Pune , India

Abstract

Abstract The evolution of decentralized storage, propelled by blockchain advancements, has revolutionized data management. This paper focuses on content security in the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS), a leading decentralized storage network lacking inherent content encryption. To address this vulnerability, we propose a novel hybrid cryptographic algorithm, merging AES 128-bit encryption with Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) key generation. The algorithm includes ECC key pairs, random IV generation, and content/AES key encryption using ECC public keys. Benchmarking against standard AES 256-bit methods shows a significant 20% acceleration in encryption speed and a 16% increase in decryption efficiency, affirming practicality for enhancing IPFS content security. This research contributes to securing decentralized storage and provides a performance-driven solution. The promising results highlight the viability of the proposed approach, advancing understanding and mitigating security concerns in IPFS and similar systems.

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Link

https://www.sciendo.com/pdf/10.2478/cait-2024-0013

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