Thesis Details

Testování bezpečnosti a výkonu Proof-of-Stake Protokolů pomocí simulace

Master's Thesis Student: Holub Juraj Academic Year: 2021/2022 Supervisor: Homoliak Ivan, Ing., Ph.D.
Language
Slovak
Abstract

This work aims to analyze the security and performance of three Proof-of-Stake consensus protocols for blockchain (Harmony, Solana and Ouroboros). For this purpose, a simulation tool is created, which experiments with these protocols. The solution also includes a comparison of currently available blockchain simulators. The simulation results show that all three protocols can work efficiently even in large networks. In terms of security, the simulation points to a vulnerability in the form of a DoS attack. Based on the results, modifications to the protocols were proposed that minimize the mentioned security vulnerability. The created simulator is freely available and intended for potential further research of similar consensus protocols.

Keywords

blockchain, security, consensus, Proof-of-Stake, Harmony, Solana, Ouroboros, simulation

Department
Department of Intelligent Systems FIT BUT
Degree Programme
Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence, Specialization Cybersecurity
Files
Status
defended, grade A
Date
21 June 2022
Reviewer
Malinka Kamil, Mgr., Ph.D.
Committee
Hanáček Petr, doc. Dr. Ing. (DITS FIT BUT), předseda
Drábek Vladimír, doc. Ing., CSc. (DCSY FIT BUT), člen
Holík Lukáš, doc. Mgr., Ph.D. (DITS FIT BUT), člen
Hrubý Martin, Ing., Ph.D. (DITS FIT BUT), člen
Očenášek Pavel, Mgr. Ing., Ph.D. (DIFS FIT BUT), člen
Citation
HOLUB, Juraj. Testování bezpečnosti a výkonu Proof-of-Stake Protokolů pomocí simulace. Brno, 2022. Master's Thesis. Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Information Technology. 2022-06-21. Supervised by Homoliak Ivan. Available from: https://www.fit.vut.cz/study/thesis/25092/
BibTeX 
@mastersthesis{FITMT25092,
    author = "Juraj Holub",
    type = "Master's thesis",
    title = "Testov\'{a}n\'{i} bezpe\v{c}nosti a v\'{y}konu Proof-of-Stake Protokol\r{u} pomoc\'{i} simulace",
    school = "Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Information Technology",
    year = 2022,
    location = "Brno, CZ",
    language = "slovak",
    url = "https://www.fit.vut.cz/study/thesis/25092/"
}

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