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ArticleScientific reports2025

Innovative integration of biometric data and blockchain to enhance ownership and trust with NFTs.

Sung-Eun Heo, Manho Kim, Wijin Kim, Jongseok Choi, Sungwon Jung, Yoogyeong Oh, Bumgyu Choi, Eunji Choi, Deokjae Heo, Sangmin Lee and 2 more

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Sung-Eun HeoDepartment of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, College of Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Manho KimDepartment of Biomedical Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea.
Wijin KimDepartment of Biomedical Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea.
Jongseok ChoiBiyard Corporation, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06766, Republic of Korea.
Sungwon JungDepartment of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, College of Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Yoogyeong OhDepartment of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, College of Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Bumgyu ChoiDepartment of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, College of Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Eunji ChoiDepartment of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, College of Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
Deokjae HeoSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea.
Sangmin LeeSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, 06974, Republic of Korea. slee98@cau.ac.kr.
Ju Hyun ParkDepartment of Biomedical Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, 24341, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea. juhyunpark@kangwon.ac.kr.
Jinkee HongDepartment of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, College of Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea. jinkee.hong@yonsei.ac.kr.

Funding

National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF) funded by Ministry of Science and ICT RS-2024-00451383
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Biometric data has the potential to revolutionize health analytics and pharmacology by providing personalized insights into drug efficacy and health trajectories. However, its governance presents significant ethical challenges, particularly around individual ownership and privacy. This study addresses these challenges by proposing a sustainable and ethical framework that integrates biometric data with non-fungible tokens (NFTs). We developed a customized NFT framework with advanced smart contract functionalities that enhance privacy protection and decentralized authentication of biometric data ownership. This approach ensures the secure and ethical management of digital health data while reinforcing individuals' control over their biometric information. By leveraging cryptographic techniques for privacy protection, this framework enhances both the security and efficiency of personal health data management, offering a new perspective on ownership in digital health. Furthermore, a sustainable economic model is proposed to facilitate ethical transactions of tokenized biometric data within the NFT marketplace. The implications of this study extend beyond technology and commerce, offering valuable insights into human behavior in emerging digital economies and contributing to the creation of a more sustainable and equitable digital health ecosystem.

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BiometryBlockchainComputer SecurityOwnershipConfidentialityHumansPrivacyTrust

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PMID40410348
PMCPMC12102342

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