Cross-Chain Identity Authentication Protocol based on Group Signature and Zero-Knowledge Proof

Abstract

Cross-chain interaction plays a crucial role in enhancing asset circulation and data sharing across diverse blockchain systems. Cross-chain identity authentication is the primary pre-requisite of cross-chain security interaction. However, existing cross-chain identity authentication protocol generally has issues such as insufficient decentralization, poor universality, and low authentication efficiency. These issues compromise the reliability of cross-chain interactions. Based on group signature and zero-knowledge proof, this paper proposes a cross-chain identity authentication protocol to address these concerns. The protocol employs Decentralized Identifiers(DIDs) as the global identity identifier of users, utilizes zero-knowledge proof to provide privacy for the verification of users' identities when joining the group, and then constructs the users' transaction signatures through group signatures to hide the users' identities. This approach not only reduces the risk of users' privacy leakage but also facilitates mutual recognition of identities among cross-chain systems. Finally, the security analysis and experimental analysis shows the correctness and efficiency of the proposed scheme.