Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2024
DOI
10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3427268
Publication Title
IEEE Access
Volume
12
Pages
96718-96728
Abstract
The burgeoning concept of the metaverse as an interconnected virtual space represents the forefront of the next-generation internet. Quantum teleportation, known for its prowess in ensuring secure and reliable communications, stands poised to revolutionize interactions within this immersive digital realm. In this context, we propose a comprehensive interaction protocol tailored for the metaverse environment. The designed protocol entails two fundamental components: first, the interaction between a user and their avatar, facilitated by a secure seven-qubit entangled state; and second, the interaction between two avatars, enabled through an efficient two-qubit entangled state. To fortify the protocol’s resilience, quantum key distribution (QKD) is employed for secure key sharing, while a trusted certificate authority serves as an essential entity for signature verification. Through rigorous safety and efficiency analysis, we demonstrate the protocol’s robustness and performance, ensuring adherence to fundamental security properties such as unforgeability, undeniability, verifiability and traceability. By seamlessly integrating quantum teleportation principles with the metaverse environment, our protocol not only enhances security but also unlocks novel avenues for interaction and exploration within this digital frontier.
Rights
© 2024 The Authors.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) License.
Original Publication Citation
Kumar, P., Bharmaik, V., Prajapat, S., Thakur, G., Das, A. K., Shetty, S., & Rodrigues, J. J. P. C. (2024). A secure and privacy-preserving signature protocol using quantum teleportation in metaverse environment. IEEE Access, 12, 96718-96728. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3427268
ORCID
0000-0002-5196-9589 (Das), 0000-0002-8789-0610 (Shetty)
Repository Citation
Kumar, Pankaj; Bharmaik, Vivek; Prajapat, Sunil; Thakur, Garima; Das, Ashok Kumar; Shetty, Sachin; and Rodrigues, Joel J. P. C., "A Secure and Privacy-Preserving Signature Protocol Using Quantum Teleportation in Metaverse Environment" (2024). VMASC Publications. 104.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/vmasc_pubs/104