Trust but Verify - Blockchain-Empowered Decentralized Authentication Schema on the Metaverse: A Self-Sovereign Identity Approach

Authors

Daniel Mebrahtom, Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
Siem Hadish, Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial IntelligenceFollow
Aron Sbhatu, Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial IntelligenceFollow
Moayad Aloqaily, Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial IntelligenceFollow
Mohsen Guizani, Mohamed Bin Zayed University of Artificial IntelligenceFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Title

2023 International Conference on Intelligent Metaverse Technologies and Applications, iMETA 2023

Abstract

With the advent of virtual reality (VR) and online gaming, the decentralized Metaverse has gained significant traction. However, challenges pertaining to identity management and trust have emerged as critical concerns within the decentralized Metaverse. To address these issues, we present an extended proposal building upon previous research, incorporating the principles of Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) and leveraging Web 3.0 technology. In this paper, we introduce a comprehensive architecture consisting of (1) a mobile wallet provider decentralized application (dApp), (2) a Virtual Environment (VE), and (3) a backend system implemented on Ethereum Smart Contract. We outline the requirements for a decentralized Metaverse and demonstrate how our proposed architecture fulfills these requirements. Moreover, we provide insights into the implementation details of our solution. Lastly, we present a use case scenario to highlight the practical implications of our approach. By integrating SSI principles and Web 3.0 technology, our framework contributes to enhancing the security and trustworthiness of the decentralized Metaverse, fostering a more immersive and secure online environment.

DOI

10.1109/iMETA59369.2023.10294349

Publication Date

10-31-2023

Keywords

Semantic Web, Metaverse, Architecture, Smart contracts, Buildings, Authentication, Decentralized applications

Comments

IR conditions: non-described

Recommended Citation

D. Mebrahtom, S. Hadish, A. Sbhatu, M. Aloqaily and M. Guizani, "Trust But Verify - Blockchain-Empowered Decentralized Authentication Schema on the Metaverse: A Self-Sovereign Identity Approach," 2023 International Conference on Intelligent Metaverse Technologies & Applications (iMETA), Tartu, Estonia, 2023, pp. 1-8, doi: 10.1109/iMETA59369.2023.10294349.