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International Journal of Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies

International Journal of Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies (IJBC)

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  • Blockchain-based decentralised identity and access management: architectures, workflows, and challenges   Order a copy of this article
    by Mahd M. Alzoubi 
    Abstract: The growing reliance on digital services has increased concerns regarding the security and privacy of digital identity management systems. Traditional centralised identity and access management frameworks remain vulnerable to data breaches, single points of failure, and limited user control over personal data. Blockchain technology offers a decentralised and tamper-resistant alternative for managing digital identities. This study presents a systematic literature review of blockchain-based approaches for decentralised identity management and access control. This study synthesises existing research by using a PRISMA methodology, 42 peer-reviewed studies were analysed to examine blockchain enabled identity architectures, Self-Sovereign Identity models, decentralised authentication mechanisms, and access control solutions. The review also derives a conceptual blockchain-based IAM workflow and its algorithmic representation. The findings indicate that blockchain-based identity systems enhance security, privacy, and transparency by decentralising identity verification and enabling user controlled credentials. Scalability, interoperability, regulatory compliance, and user adoption remain significant areas for future research.
    Keywords: blockchain; digital identity; IAM; identity and access management; decentralised identity; SSI; self-sovereign identity; smart contracts; cryptographic authentication; audit logging.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJBC.2026.10079662
     

 

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