A taxonomy of secure electronic English auction protocols

摘要

In this paper, a taxonomy of secure electronic English auction protocols that are widely used in online Internet auctions is outlined. Firstly, these schemes are classified into three classes according to their design philosophy: group-oriented signature-based protocols, trusted third party-based protocols, and pseudonym identity-based protocols. Secondly, the pros and cons of these schemes are identified and compared in light of different viewpoints. Thirdly, we analyzed the performance of these protocols, and we proposed new directions based on the insightful analysis of the existing work. This paper can be a roadmap for beginners in understanding the basic concepts of security issues, properties, and performance in electronic English auction scheme.