Decentralized Authentication and Identity Verification for Social Networks Using Blockchain Technology
Authors: Sohan Lal Gupta, Dr Vipin Jain, kailash Soni, Vinod Kataria, Dr.Megha Gupta
DOI: 10.87349/ahuri/181035
Page No: 60-68
Abstract
With the rapid growth of social networking platforms, user authentication and identity verification have become critical challenges. Traditional centralized systems are often vulnerable to data breaches, identity theft, and privacy violations. Blockchain technology provides a decentralized and tamper-proof mechanism for managing digital identities. This paper presents a blockchainbased framework for authenticating and verifying users on social networks, ensuring data integrity, transparency, and trust without reliance on centralized authorities. The proposed system leverages smart contracts for secure identity management and verification, mitigating issues such as fake accounts, impersonation, and unauthorized access. Experimental results demonstrate that blockchain-based authentication significantly improves trust and accountability while maintaining scalability and privacy.
