Blockchain Based Identity Verification Model

Abstract

Blockchain is peer-to-peer decentralized system that provides security, reliability, authenticity, immutability and transparency. It is an expandable list of records called blocks which are linked using cryptography. Blockchain by design, is resilient to modifications, it consists of an open distributed ledger that records all the transactions made between two parties which cannot be forged. This paper provides a unique model for document verification with use case of the government. Currently all issuing authorities are separate cells providing identity documents to a citizen. Due to this cellular nature document verification is a tedious and long process. The problem of falsifying documents is another issue within government bodies. We discuss the use of Blockchain to improve efficiency and security. The purpose of this project is to develop a private permissioned blockchain network where an individuals official documents can be shared by government bodies, organizations and educational institutions. Using the Blockchain technology, our platform achieves a decentralized system to share authenticated government documents between government bodies and private organizations without the need of a certain level of human intervention. With the concluding facts of this paper, it is observed that the process of document verification and issuing process's efficiency is drastically improved with our blockchain model. Along with this we reap benefits of security, reliability and transparency.