Blockchain-based online virtual store (BOVS): A secure framework for managing machine-created elements in business process management
Blockchain technology promises secure digital asset management, yet existing solutions struggle to protect dynamically generated Machine-Created Elements (MCE). This paper introduces the Blockchain-Based Online Virtual Store (BOVS), a dual-tier blockchain framework designed to securely handle large volumes of evolving MCE assets in online marketplaces. Hence, BOVS introduces a user-centric blockchain solution that offers enhanced security and robustness, supporting sustainable economic growth in digital economies while addressing the shortcomings of conventional non-fungible token (NFT) and digital rights management (DRM) systems. The local agreement module manages real-time interactions, while the global agreement module ensures overall marketplace integrity, reputation management, and infringement detection. A community-driven reporting mechanism, using visual hashing, discourages fraudulent listings and content duplication. Extensive experimental validation demonstrates that BOVS significantly reduces latency, gas consumption, and processing overhead compared to leading blockchain platforms. Rigorous security analyses confirm its resilience against major threats, including Sybil infiltration, replay attacks, and data forging. Consequently, BOVS emerges as a scalable, secure, and efficient solution for next-generation blockchain marketplaces focused on AI-driven content generation and high-throughput virtual commerce.
Authors
- Khang Wen Goh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6686-7019)
- Suresh Sankaranarayanan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5145-510X)
- Burhan Ul Islam Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1539-0104)
- Abdul Raouf Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8614-3349)
- Dwi Sudarno Putra
- Md. Alamin Bhuyian
Institutions
- INTI International University (MY)
- State University of Padang (ID)
- University of Malaya (MY)
- King Faisal University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of King Saud University - Computer and Information Sciences
- Published
- 2025-10-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s44443-025-00240-x
- Primary Topic
- Blockchain Technology Applications and Security
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- King Faisal University