The aim of this bachelor thesis is to design, implement, and evaluate a blockchain-based escrow mechanism to support secure and transparent payment handling for data challenges in the Blockchain4DataMarketPlace. The proposed system will automate fund management, support dispute resolution processes, and provide transparent documentation of transactions, ensuring fairness and trust between Data Owners and Data Scientists.Aim of the Thesis:
Thesis Type |
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Status |
Open |
Presentation room |
Seminar room I5 6202 |
Supervisor(s) |
Stefan Decker |
Advisor(s) |
Michal Slupczynski |
Contact |
slupczynski@dbis.rwth-aachen.de |
Background and Related Work:
Blockchain technology has emerged as a reliable means of ensuring secure and transparent transactions. Smart contracts, in particular, enable automation in fund management and dispute resolution by encoding predefined rules directly into the blockchain. Related research highlights the use of blockchain-based escrow systems to manage payments in decentralized marketplaces, where trust between parties is often limited. While existing solutions focus on basic fund handling, this thesis explores an escrow system tailored to data challenges, integrating mechanisms for automated resource tracking, dispute resolution, and user feedback ratings. These enhancements aim to address challenges specific to collaborative data science platforms.
Expected Contribution:
This thesis will deliver a prototype of a blockchain-based escrow mechanism tailored to data challenges, addressing critical needs for secure payment handling, fair dispute resolution, and transparent documentation. The findings will provide valuable insights into the application of blockchain technology in decentralized marketplaces, advancing trust and efficiency in collaborative data science platforms.
If you are interested in this thesis, a related topic or have additional questions, please do not hesitate to send a message to slupczynski@dbis.rwth-aachen.de
Please apply with a meaningful CV and a recent transcript of your academic performance.
- Basic Knowledge of Blockchain Technology – Understanding of blockchain principles, smart contracts, and decentralized platforms.
- Programming Skills – Proficiency in a blockchain development framework (e.g., Solidity for Ethereum or a comparable platform).
- Understanding of Data Science Workflows – Familiarity with how data challenges operate, including model submissions, resource usage tracking, and evaluation.
- Interest in Dispute Resolution Mechanisms – Knowledge or willingness to explore automated and manual dispute resolution approaches in digital ecosystems.