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

Siem Hadish, Aron Sbhatu, Moayad Aloqaily, Mohsen Guizani, Daniel Mebrahtom

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.