DigitEZ: Blockchain-based Business Permit using Smart Contracts for the Municipality of Murcia

Abstract

As technology evolves, government document permits must practice the necessity to adapt to a rapidly changing reality. Government requirements are now being made online, an easy way to catch up on any activity and transaction. Modern Technology continues its rapid development, affecting all aspects of life, but most importantly, it affects the security of a process. The primary purpose of this study was to develop a Blockchain-based Business Permit that helps government officials improve their safety and processing of any permits, like preventing falsification and forgery that may occur at times. This specific type of shared database stores data in cryptographically linked blocks to create an immutable and open ledger. The system may provide a tamper-proof and auditable record of permit-related transactions, lowering the possibility of document fabrication and illegal revisions. The main feature of this system is securing all the information and requirements to ensure that all are complete and correct data. The researchers used the Agile Model to develop the plan to help the beneficiaries understand the specification of features, requirements, functionalities, and network architectures. The estimated budget cost for the software development is Php135,000.00 for 8 to 12 working months.