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<p>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.</p>
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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.

Securing Decentralized Storage in Blockchain: A Hybrid Cryptographic Framework

Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University

Cybernetics and Information Technologies

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The evolution of decentralized storage, propelled by blockchain advancements, has revolutionized data management. This paper focuses on content security in the...

Securing Decentralized Storage in Blockchain: A Hybrid Cryptographic Framework

Published Online: Jun 27, 2024

Page range: 16 - 31

Received: Jan 31, 2024

Accepted: Mar 05, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cait-2024-0013

Keywords
Blockchain, IPFS, Content security, Hybrid cryptography, Elliptic curve cryptography

© 2024 Jadhav Swati et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Securing Decentralized Storage in Blockchain: A Hybrid Cryptographic Framework

Published Online: Jun 27, 2024

Page range: 16 - 31

Received: Jan 31, 2024

Accepted: Mar 05, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cait-2024-0013

KeywordsBlockchain, IPFS, Content security, Hybrid cryptography, Elliptic curve cryptography

© 2024 Jadhav Swati et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Blockchain, IPFS, Content security, Hybrid cryptography, Elliptic curve cryptography