Promoting trustworthy file sharing: A community-governed dApp approach.

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Information Security
• Blockchain Technology

Background:

• File sharing is integral to global connectivity but lacks robust trustworthiness verification.
• Existing platforms often allow content downloads with minimal or no verification, raising security concerns.
• Blockchain technology offers decentralization, security, and transparency, suitable for addressing trust issues.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce Filetherst, a decentralized application (dApp) designed to enhance the trustworthiness of shared files.
• To leverage blockchain technology and community involvement for content verification.
• To establish a self-governing network for secure and accountable file sharing.

Main Methods:

• Development of Filetherst, a dApp utilizing ETHERST, a blockchain-based Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Implementation of community-driven mechanisms for evaluating and verifying file trustworthiness.
• Utilization of Ethereum ERC-20 tokens to create a self-governing network.

Main Results:

• Filetherst ensures shared file trustworthiness through community evaluation and actions.
• The platform fosters transparency and accountability, discouraging the use of fake accounts for false trustworthiness.
• It establishes a novel, self-governing network for managing shared content integrity.

Conclusions:

• Filetherst is the first dApp using Ethereum ERC-20 tokens to build a self-governing network for trustworthy file sharing.
• The system effectively addresses the dissemination of harmful and inappropriate content.
• Community involvement is key to maintaining a secure and reliable decentralized file-sharing ecosystem.