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The Application of Blockchain Technology in the Field of Digital Forensics: A Literature Review

Authors: Oshoke Samson Igonor; Muhammad Bilal Amin; Saurabh Garg;

The Application of Blockchain Technology in the Field of Digital Forensics: A Literature Review

Abstract

Blockchain technology has risen in recent years from its initial application in finance to gain prominence across diverse sectors, including digital forensics. The possible application of blockchain technology to digital forensics is now becoming increasingly explored with many researchers now looking into the unique inherent properties that blockchain possesses to address the inherent challenges in this sector such as evidence tampering, the lack of transparency, and inadmissibility in court. Despite the increasing interest in integrating blockchain technology into the field of digital forensics and its domains, no systematic literature review currently exists to provide a holistic perspective on this integration. It is a challenge to find a comprehensive resource that examines how blockchain is being applied to enhance the digital forensics process. This paper provides a systematic literature review to explore the application of blockchain technology in digital forensics, focusing on its potential to address these challenges and enhance forensic methodologies. Through a rigorous review process, this paper examines selected studies to identify diverse frameworks, methodologies, and blockchain-driven enhancements applied to digital forensic investigations. The discussion highlights how blockchain properties such as immutability, transparency, and automation have been leveraged to improve evidence management and forensic workflows. Furthermore, this paper explores the common applications of blockchain-based forensic solutions across various domains and phases while addressing the associated limitations and challenges. Open issues and future research directions, including unexplored domains and operational gaps, are also discussed. This study provides valuable insights for researchers, investigators, and policymakers by offering a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in blockchain-based digital forensics, summarizing key contributions and limitations, and identifying pathways for advancing the field.

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