Blockchain-Based Authentication System Using IPFS for Land Certification in West Nusa Tenggara

Abstract

Land certification is an important process in natural resource management, especially in land and soil management. However, this process often faces security and validity issues, such as duplication, manipulation, and the use of counterfeit documents. Therefore, this research develops a blockchain-based authentication system that uses InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) technology to enhance the security and validity of land certification in West Nusa Tenggara. A web application prototype was developed to demonstrate the practical implementation of this framework. Rigorous testing of the prototype validated the correct functionality of the proposed solution. The research findings indicate that the blockchain-based authentication system using IPFS technology can improve the security and validity of land certification, as well as facilitate the land and soil management process.