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A blockchain-based auction framework for sustainable waste management : Utilizing non-fungible tokens (NFT) and zero knowledge proofs (ZKPs) for enhanced authentication
*Ch Sree KumarCorresponding authorp21cs013@nitm.ac.inDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering National Institute of Technology Meghalaya LaitumkhrahShillong, Meghalaya, 793003, India0009-0008-5976-4298View full profile → , Akhilendra Pratap Singhakhilendra.singh@nitm.ac.inDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering National Institute of Technology Meghalaya LaitumkhrahShillong, Meghalaya, 793003, India0000-0001-8840-4744View full profile →
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- Received:
- 10 Dec 2024
- Published Online:
- 01 Sep 2025
- Article type:
- Research Article
- Language:
- EN
- Article no.:
- JIOS-2018
- Pages:
- 1891–1899
Abstract
The significant rise in Waste generation poses substantial difficulties for the management of it. A solution that ensures transparency, efficiency, and trust within the community is highly sought after as a means of addressing this issue. We proposed an advanced trading framework integrating Zero Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and blockchain technology with auction-based processing to enhance conventional waste disposal methods. In the proposed framework, with ZKPs, the organizations are verified in a decentralized system, where the authentication is carried out without disclosing sensitive information. Vendors can list the waste as NFTs on a secure marketplace, guaran teeing participation from accredited entities in the recycling process. Additionally, our framework implements an auction mechanism, enabling verified organizations to bid on waste materials. All transactions are stored on the blockchain, enhancing transparency, accountability, and trust among stakeholders. The performance of this framework is evaluated using Hyperledger Caliper, measuring critical parameters such as average latency, transactions per second (TPS), and memory consumption to ensure reliability and scalability.
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