Abstract
In recent years, emerging technologies like UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) delivery, Metaverse, and blockchain become more popular, making big changes in many areas of work and life. In this paper, we propose a lightweight blockchain-based protocol designed to facilitate UAV delivery services within the metaverse, thereby enhancing the efficiency and reliability of metaverse services. Given the interest in the metaverse as a platform for immersive virtual experiences, integrating UAV delivery presents novel challenges and opportunities. This paper aims to bridge the gap between virtual and physical service delivery, leveraging the decentralized, secure, and transparent nature of blockchain technology. The lightweight protocol not only ensures secure transactions and verifiable service fulfilment within the metaverse but also enables a seamless interface between virtual service orders and their physical execution via UAVs. Through a series of simulations, we demonstrate the feasibility, scalability, and security of our protocol, highlighting significant improvements in service delivery time, reduction in fraudulent activities, and enhanced user trust.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | BSCI '25: Proceedings of the 7th ACM International Symposium on Blockchain and Secure Critical Infrastructure |
| Editors | Kim KWANG, Raymond CHOO, Keke GAI, Joseph K. LIU, Jing YU |
| Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) |
| Pages | 1-7 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9798400714122 |
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| Publication status | Published - 24 Aug 2025 |