Abstract

Counterfeited computer hardware are products designed looks exactly the same as their genuine products. Most of the people are tricked by the counterfeiters using online markets. This influences the need for a secure and efficient mechanism to identify fake/counterfeited products. The proposed method is implemented using the Blockchain technology. Each Block represents a product and the hash key of that product, calculated using the specified Block attributes. The buyer details were updated by a verified retailer. Thereafter any user can check the validity of the product using the hash key and retailer name. Tampered Block is notified to the customer and then the product is invalid. This system can be upgraded by hosting the application on a web server for distribution and separating the application functions according to the user levels (Manufacturer, retailer, and buyer). Therefore, the proposed method provides a more secure and reliable way to handle computer hardware counterfeits.

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