Empowering Secure Ether Transaction With User-Friendly Experience

Empowering Secure Ether Transaction With User-Friendly Experience

DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1638-2.ch027
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Abstract

The financial sector has relied on traditional payment methods that involve middlemen such as banks to facilitate transactions between parties. With the introduction of distributed ledger technology (DLT), which provides a decentralized, secure, and transparent alternative to traditional systems, its shortcomings have, however, become more obvious. A distributed ledger is used by DLT to keep a tamper-proof record of transactions while a consensus algorithm is used to validate transactions and protect them using public key cryptography. Ether Pay is a great way to transfer ether safely and efficiently. It's a decentralized application built on the Ethereum blockchain that uses smart contracts to eliminate middlemen, lower transaction costs, and increase security and privacy. By utilizing DLT, Ether Pay ensures that transfers are secure and transparent. It's a great example of how cryptocurrencies like Ether can increase efficiency and reduce costs for foreign currency exchange.
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1. Introduction

A main blockchain technology, Ethereum (Ether), stands out as the most widely used cryptocurrency. The need to strike a balance between security and usability grows as more people conduct transactions using ether. In order to improve transaction security while still ensuring a fluid and user-friendly experience, this paper addresses the problem. Wallet flaws, phishing frauds, and hazards associated with smart contracts are just a few of the security issues that are currently plaguing Ether transactions, which are examined in the first section of this paper. We explore several security options that may be used to protect Ether holdings, including hardware wallets, multi-signature wallets, and two-factor authentication.

Authors address the significance of simple transaction instructions, intuitive user interfaces, and instructional tools for both new and seasoned users in order to enhance user-friendliness. We also look at how web-based platforms and mobile apps could help to streamline the Ether transaction process. The suggestion of a hybrid solution that combines cutting-edge security technology with user-centric design is a key component of this research. This strategy intends to give consumers the tools they need to protect their Ether investments while guaranteeing a smooth transaction procedure. We outline a comprehensive architecture and a user experience plan that show how this synergy may be accomplished.

The importance of community support, education, and awareness in fostering secure Ether transactions is highlighted in our final point. We seek to build a more stable and secure Ethereum ecosystem while keeping user convenience by educating users on recommended practices and bringing to light possible hazards. In conclusion, it is critical for Ether transactions to strike a balance between security and usability. With the ultimate objective of enabling users to interact with Ether comfortably and securely in an increasingly digital environment, this paper offers insights into different security measures and user-centric design concepts.

Ethereum network is the strength of Ether Pay and is used to create Decentralized Applications (dApp). Using the intensity of DLT and smart contracts, it gets to transform the means of creation a payments system. Managers, high transaction costs, and a lack of transparency (Li, J et al. 2018) control conventional payment methods. These problems are tackled by EtherPay, which bids a protected, operative, and open payment system. EtherPay makes direct peer-to-peer transactions possible by doing away with the need for intermediaries by using smart contracts enforced by the Ethereum network. This lowers transaction costs while simultaneously guaranteeing quicker and more effective payments. The adoption of DLT enables the immutability and transparency of transactions while also ensuring their integrity.

Additionally, EtherPay uses ether, a type of cryptocurrency, as the trade medium (Yuan & Wang, 2016). Cross-border transfers are made easier and there is no longer a requirement for stable foreign currencies. Because there are no centralized institutions involved in the secure transfer of ether, users have more financial independence and privacy. Several significant questions and implications are raised by the adoption of EtherPay. First, according to (Kurnaj et al. 2020), the adoption of DLT and smart contracts heralds a paradigm shift in the way that business is done. By removing potential weaknesses linked to centralized systems, eliminating intermediaries not only lowers costs but also improves security.

Furthermore, the DLT's transparency and immutability promote greater responsibility and confidence in financial transactions (Lakshman & Agrawala. 1986).This has important implications for three areas: auditing, compliance, and resolving disputes. The reason for this is that the transaction history is accessible to the public and cannot be altered or tampered with.

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