Optimized authentication algorithm for privacy-preserving anonymous credentials using randomized aggregate signatures

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Authors: Yanzekun Zhao, Jianping Cai, Zuobin Ying, W. Li, Ximeng Liu, Luxian Zhang
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Abstract

In digital security, anonymous credential systems are essential to ensure secure and private interactions. These systems have practical applications in various fields, such as online voting, healthcare, and financial services. However, due to high computational overhead and complex architecture, traditional anonymous credential systems often suffer from efficiency and scalability issues. To address these challenges, we propose an innovative approach that combines advanced cryptographic techniques such as randomized BLS aggregate signatures and optimized zero-knowledge proof usage mechanisms to achieve secure and private identity authentication with minimal overhead. We introduce HPPCS (High-Performance Privacy-Preserving Credential System), an anonymous credential framework that leverages randomizable aggregate signature technology to achieve efficiency and strong security. We conducted a security and experimental analysis of the HPPCS framework, and the results showed that HPPCS improves the efficiency of credential generation and verification while ensuring original security. This work establishes a powerful and practical framework for privacy-centric identity authentication systems.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cryptography and Data Security Advanced Authentication Protocols Security Internet Traffic Analysis and Secure E-voting

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of King Saud University - Computer and Information Sciences
Volume
38
Issue
2
Publication date
28 January 2026
Language
EN