In an era of digital communication, the security aspects of these channels are a matter of grave concern. Almost all forms of communication and exchange of information is done with the help of digital communication mediums. Emails, or electronic mails, being one such important medium, faces a variety of security issues ranging from phishing to third party attacks. This poses a risk to the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of email messages. Blockchain, which was originally created as the technology behind cryptocurrencies, has now evolved to be a distributed ledger that is being used in various domains including security. This paper investigates the vulnerabilities in email security and explores the potential of blockchain technology to mitigate these challenges. It delves into the role of blockchain, focusing on smart contracts and decentralized platforms, and provides an analysis of existing blockchain email providers. By focusing on smart contracts and decentralized platforms, the study proposes a detailed methodology for implementing blockchain in email systems. The research highlights the unique contributions of leveraging blockchain technology, emphasizing the practical benefits in enhancing email security. Furthermore, the paper discusses the potential implications of the proposed solution, emphasizing the significance of integrating blockchain to secure email communications effectively.

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Email Authentication Using Blockchain

  • Vainavi Kejriwal,
  • Monika Sharma

摘要

In an era of digital communication, the security aspects of these channels are a matter of grave concern. Almost all forms of communication and exchange of information is done with the help of digital communication mediums. Emails, or electronic mails, being one such important medium, faces a variety of security issues ranging from phishing to third party attacks. This poses a risk to the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of email messages. Blockchain, which was originally created as the technology behind cryptocurrencies, has now evolved to be a distributed ledger that is being used in various domains including security. This paper investigates the vulnerabilities in email security and explores the potential of blockchain technology to mitigate these challenges. It delves into the role of blockchain, focusing on smart contracts and decentralized platforms, and provides an analysis of existing blockchain email providers. By focusing on smart contracts and decentralized platforms, the study proposes a detailed methodology for implementing blockchain in email systems. The research highlights the unique contributions of leveraging blockchain technology, emphasizing the practical benefits in enhancing email security. Furthermore, the paper discusses the potential implications of the proposed solution, emphasizing the significance of integrating blockchain to secure email communications effectively.