Verifiable timed-release adaptor signatures for secure blockchain-based auction protocols
inforesearchPeer-Reviewed
security
Source: Elsevier Security JournalsSeptember 26, 2026
Summary
This academic paper proposes verifiable timed-release adaptor signatures, a cryptographic technique designed to improve security in blockchain-based auction systems. The method combines adaptor signatures (a way to link signatures across different transactions) with time-release mechanisms to ensure bids remain hidden until a specific moment, preventing unfair advantages in online auctions.
Classification
Attack SophisticationModerate
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Original source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214212626002395?dgcid=rss_sd_all
First tracked: September 26, 2026 at 02:01 AM
Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 95%