Paper Title: PureParking: A Decentralized, Secure Framework for Parking Space Sharing using Blockchain
Conference Name: KICS Summar 2024
Abstract: The rapid urbanization and population growth in urban areas have led to a higher need for transportation services. With the rise in transportation numbers and frequent usage, it has become a major challenge for city residents to find available parking spots. Existing solutions primarily rely on large-scale public and private parking facilities. Nevertheless, these remedies fail to effectively handle the growing needs, leading to crowding, wasted time, and higher chances of traffic congestion. On the contrary, many private parking spaces go unutilized when their owners are absent. Hence, using smart apps to access private parking spots will minimize this issue. However, privacy concerns may arise when sharing private parking spots, particularly in centralized systems susceptible to data breaches, which may deter people from participating. In response, we proposed a framework for private parking space-sharing that aims to benefit both users and renters while alleviating traffic congestion and saving time. This system allows users to use a mobile app to ask for parking spaces, making it simple to reserve and reach the closest spot. Security is of utmost importance in public sharing systems, so we have implemented a blockchain model renowned for its strong security capabilities.