Abstract:

The development of traffic analysis technology makes many covert communication methods based on the TCP/IP architecture face many threats. The subliminal channel is one that can realize covert communication by using cryptographic systems such as digital signatures and authentication. During the digital signature process, both parties of the communication can transmit secret information, and no one except the two parties knows the existence of the secret information. As a new generation technology, the blockchain adopts a distributed structure, and its openness, data tampering and security make it an effective carrier for constructing subliminal channels. This article introduces Monero, a new type of digital currency that uses blockchain technology, and constructs two subliminal channels in Monero. The first is based on the sharing of keys between signers and verifiers. The second does not share keys. Covert communication is achieved through these two subliminal channels.

Key words: Monero, blockchain, covert communication, subliminal channel