A Smart Blockchain-Based Platform for Fake Product Detection and Secure Product Verification

Abstract: Users in today’s digital marketplace often struggle to verify the authenticity of products due to the rapid growth of counterfeit goods and the lack of reliable verification systems. Most existing product authentication methods rely on centralized databases or manual verification processes, which are vulnerable to data manipulation and lack transparency. These systems do not effectively provide secure traceability, product verification, and consumer trust within a single platform. This paper proposes a blockchain-based fake product detection system that utilizes decentralized technology to improve product authentication and supply chain transparency. The system records product information such as manufacturing details, batch number, and ownership history on a blockchain network, ensuring that the data remains secure and immutable. Consumers can verify the authenticity of products by scanning a QR code or unique product identifier linked to the blockchain record. In addition, the system enables stakeholders to track product movement across different stages of the supply chain. This helps in preventing counterfeit distribution and allows reliable product verification. Overall, the design demonstrates how a transparent and secure blockchain-based system can support better product authentication, consumer trust, and protection against counterfeit goods.

Keywords: Blockchain technology, Fake product detection, Product authentication, Counterfeit prevention, Supply chain transparency, QR code verification, Decentralized ledger system, Product traceability, Consumer trust, Secure product verification.