Blockchain-based Privacy-preserving Crowdsourcing Scheme

Chenlu Dong, Xiaolei Dong*, Jiachen Shen*, Zhenfu Cao*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper presents a blockchain-based decentralized crowdsourcing framework that addresses challenges in traditional crowdsourcing systems, such as user identity, privacy, centralized servers, and service fees. The framework ensures anonymity, transparency, and fairness in crowdsourcing services by leveraging blockchain technology. To tackle linkability issues in blockchain-based systems, the paper proposes using cryptocurrency accounts with enhanced privacy features to protect user reputation while preserving privacy. Strategies to prevent private transactions and free-riding behavior are also proposed to enhance the crowdsourcing process integrity. The contributions of this work include a secure and anonymous crowdsourcing platform design, smart contract implementation, and feasibility evaluation through experiments on a local Ethereum blockchain. The experimental results demonstrate the practicality and efficiency of the proposed solution.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 9th International Conference on Computer and Communications, ICCC 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2340-2344
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9798350317251
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event9th International Conference on Computer and Communications, ICCC 2023 - Hybrid, Chengdu, China
Duration: 8 Dec 202311 Dec 2023

Publication series

Name2023 9th International Conference on Computer and Communications, ICCC 2023

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Computer and Communications, ICCC 2023
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHybrid, Chengdu
Period8/12/2311/12/23

Keywords

  • Blockchain
  • Crowdsourcing
  • Privacy-preserving
  • Smart Contract

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