Unlinkable Serial Transactions

Abstract

We present a protocol for unlinkable serial transactions suitable for a variety of network-based subscription services. The protocol prevents the service from tracking the behavior of its customers while protecting the service vendor from abuse due to simultaneous or "cloned" usage from a single subscription. We present variants of the protocol supporting pay-per-use transactions within a subscription. We describe other applications including third-party subscription management, multivendor package sales, proof of group membership, and voter registration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA465531

Entities

People

  • David M. Goldschlag
  • Paul Syverson
  • Stuart G. Stubblebine

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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  • Computer science
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