Blockchain-enabled verification of medical records using soul-bound tokens and cloud computing

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Information Security
• Medical Informatics

Background:

• Medical document verification is crucial but often relies on inefficient centralized databases.
• Manual validation processes are time-consuming and prone to errors and fraud.
• Existing systems lack robust security and efficiency in handling sensitive medical records.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a novel blockchain-based mechanism for automatic authentication and verification of medical records.
• To leverage Soul-bound tokens (SBTs) for secure and immutable credentialing.
• To enhance the efficiency and reduce the cost of medical document verification.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a blockchain network for decentralized data storage.
• Utilization of non-transferable Soul-bound tokens (SBTs) for unique record authentication.
• Integration of cloud computing for efficient data access and retrieval.
• Application of deep learning algorithms for resource optimization in the distributed network.

Main Results:

• The proposed system offers a secure and unbreakable method for authenticating medical records via encrypted codes.
• Reduced verification times are achieved through decentralized database access via cloud computing.
• Blockchain technology adoption leads to decreased platform costs and optimized resource allocation.
• Significant improvements in fraud reduction and overall process efficiency were demonstrated.

Conclusions:

• The blockchain-based SBT system provides a scalable and efficient solution for medical record verification.
• The integration of SBTs, cloud computing, and deep learning enhances security, speed, and cost-effectiveness.
• Future research should explore the system's scalability and applicability in other industries.