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Proof-of-Work as Anonymous Micropayment: Rewarding a Tor Relay
Biryukov, Alex; Pustogarov, Ivan
2015In Financial Cryptography and Data Security - 19th International Conference
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Keywords :
Tor; proof of work; crypto-currency; micropayment; mining pool
Abstract :
[en] In this paper we propose a new micropayments scheme which can be used to reward Tor relay operators. Tor clients do not pay Tor relays with electronic cash directly but submit proof of work shares which the relays can resubmit to a crypto-currency mining pool. Relays credit users who submit shares with tickets that can later be used to purchase improved service. Both shares and tickets when sent over Tor circuits are anonymous. The analysis of the crypto-currencies market prices shows that the proposed scheme can compensate significant part of Tor relay operator's expenses.
Disciplines :
Computer science
Author, co-author :
Biryukov, Alex ;  University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Computer Science and Communications Research Unit (CSC) ; University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT)
Pustogarov, Ivan ;  University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Computer Science and Communications Research Unit (CSC)
Language :
English
Title :
Proof-of-Work as Anonymous Micropayment: Rewarding a Tor Relay
Publication date :
January 2015
Event name :
Financial Cryptography and Data Security
Event place :
Puerto Rico, United States
Event date :
from 26-01-2015 to 30-01-2015
Audience :
International
Main work title :
Financial Cryptography and Data Security - 19th International Conference
Publisher :
Springer International Publishing
Pages :
10
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
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