Blockchain-powered title security with stealth ID
Aseem Khanna
Department of Computer Application, Lovely Professional University
Pritpal Singh
Mittal School of Business, Lovely Professional University
Prikshat Kumar Angra
Department of Computer Application, Lovely Professional University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/vm.v3i1.15578
Keywords: blockchain; zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs); smart contracts; permissioned blockchain
Abstract
Land conflicts affect 7.7 million people in Punjab, India, because of antiquated land registrances, fraud, and inefficiency. This paper presents a blockchain-based architecture combining zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), zero- Hannah biometrics, and optimistic roll-ups to provide a scalable, safe, and privacy-preserving solution for land governance. Among the important developments are a scalable smart contract architecture, an AI-powered dispute resolution system, and a permissioned blockchain for tamper-resistant data. Ten thousand simulations with 180-second authentication, 99.9% data integrity, 850 transactions per second (TPS), and 600-second dispute resolution reveal With possible worldwide application, this framework presents Punjab with a transforming solution.
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