Reinventing Multi-User Authentication Security From Cross-Chain Perspective

Blockchain systems encompass many distinct and autonomous entities, each utilizing its own self-contained identity authentication algorithm. Unlike identity authentication within a singular blockchain, cross-chain scenarios demand special attention due to their pivotal role in enabling the acknowledgment of users’ identities across diverse domains. This capability is the foundational prerequisite for the circulation of resources across different chains. Consequently, the central challenge for cross-chain systems lies in establishing mutual recognition and trust in users’ digital identities. This paper proposes a Multi-User Proxy Re-Signature (MU-PRS) algorithm, facilitating the cross-chain conversion of signatures from multiple users. Concurrently, This paper propose the Multi-Notary Signature Conversion (MN-SC) mechanism, designed to address the challenge posed by disparate system mechanisms across blockchains during cross-chain authentication. Leveraging the MU-PRS algorithm and MN-SC mechanism, we present a Multi-User Cross-Chain Authentication Scheme (MU-CCAS) within a heterogeneous blockchain environment. This scheme enables the verification of identities of multiple cross-chain users through a single signature verification. This innovative approach not only addresses the centralization issues inherent in third-party cross-chain authentication but also significantly enhances the efficiency of identity authentication. The evaluation results demonstrate MU-CCAS’s superior security over existing solutions in three dimensions: BAN logic, Scyther verification, and security attribute analysis. Additionally, it establishes that MU-PRS and MU-CCAS have low computational overhead, easy implementation, and excel in algorithm, scheme, and cross-chain performance. Overall, our work provides a robust and efficient framework for cross-chain authentication, addressing centralization challenges and enhancing digital security.