Search for Files Privately & Reliably on Blockchain
Methods for Trustworthy and Private Keyword Search in Encrypted Decentralized Storage via Blockchain
Tags: City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Computing Technology
The invention is a blockchain-based encrypted decentralized storage system allowing private keyword searches. It combats integrity threats using smart contracts to log searches and manage disputes and payments, ensuring reliability and fairness. This system is the first to integrate searchable encryption in decentralized storage, with a dynamic and efficient protocol tested on Ethereum. It's designed for individual peers to provide secure storage and fair payment operations. The technology allows for dynamic and verifiable searches over encrypted data, suitable for various decentralized applications.
IP Type or Form Factor: Patent Granted; Software & Algorithm
TRL: 8 - product is ready for commercial scale up
Industry or Tech Area: Blockchain; Computing Security
