Decentralized, Quantum-Resistant Identity : The ZK-STARK and

IPFS Approach

Khalid Maidine1,∗ , Ahmed El-Yahyaoui1, Salima Trichni1,2

1Intelligent Processing and Security of Systems (IPSS), Faculty of sciences, Mohammed V University in

Rabat, Rabat, Morocco

2Department of Interdisciplinary Modules, Faculty of Economics, Legal and Social Sciences of Sale,

Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco

Emails: khalid maidine@um5.ac.ma; a.elyahyaoui@um5r.ac.ma; s.trichni@um5r.ac.ma

Abstract

Traditional identity management systems are vulnerable to critical issues, such as privacy breaches and single

points of failure, which compromise the security and integrity of user information. These centralized mod-

els require the disclosure of sensitive data to third parties, exposing users to heightened risks. To address

these challenges and the emerging threat of quantum computing, this paper proposes a novel blockchain-based

identity management architecture that employs blockchain’s decentralized, immutable ledger to eliminate cen-

tralized vulnerabilities, while zk-STARKs enable quantum-resistant, privacy-preserving identity verification

without revealing sensitive information.The Framework integrate also InterPlanetary File System protocol for

storing users data. This architecture establishes a user-centric, decentralized model that is resilient to both

classical and quantum threats, and enhances privacy.

Keywords: Blockchain Technology; ZK-STARK; IPFS; Identity Management; Quantum Computing; Smart

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