Enhancing Metaverse Security with Block Chain Authentication: Methods and Analysis

Abstract

The met averse, a collective virtual shared space, is emerging as the next frontier in digital interaction. As this novel domain expands, ensuring its security becomes paramount. This paper explores the potential of block chain technology to augment met averse security, focusing on the inherent properties of block chain decentralization, immutability, and transparency, specifically in the context of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. We propose a block chain-based authentication method for IoT devices in the met averse that leverages these unique characteristics to strengthen data security. The method includes decentralized identity verification, immutable audit trails, multi-factor authentication, digital signatures, and smart contracts. We present an implementation of this method and provide a comprehensive security analysis, identifying potential vulnerabilities and suggesting mitigation measures. Despite the challenges associated with the integration of block chain technology into met averse authentication, the potential benefits indicate a promising future for block chain-augmented met averse security.