# The YouGovern Secure Blockchain-Based Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) Management and Access Control
## 6 Discussion and Future Work  
### Comparative Analysis  
BSC was selected as the underlying platform due to its efficient transaction throughput, low gas fees, and full compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). These characteristics enable scalable and cost-effective deployments without sacrificing smart contract flexibility. In comparison, Ethereum offers higher decentralization but at significantly higher operational costs and lower throughput, making it less practical for low-cost identity services. Hyperledger Indy is more suitable for permissioned enterprise environments but introduces additional governance and deployment complexity. Although BSC's Proof of Staked Authority (PoSA) model introduces some centralization, it allows for rapid prototyping and practical field deployment. The architecture of YouGovern remains blockchain-agnostic and can be migrated to other infrastructures as requirements evolve.  
The BSC has experienced a significant surge in activity and popularity. Developed by the Binance Smart Contracts team, BSC supports a variety of decentralized applications, ranging from finance markets to token exchanges, drawing many users from the Ethereum-based platforms. This section provides an exhaustive analysis of the advantages of BSC over Ethereum [53; 54], explaining why many are transitioning to this new platform.  
BSC is designed for widespread adoption and boasts impressive scalability, which was evident during Ethereum's high transaction fees period, known as DeFi summer. These high fees hindered participation and slowed down the growth of decentralized finance, prompting the need for a more accommodating network like BSC. Additionally, transaction costs and gas prices on BSC are notably lower than those on Ethereum. The average gas price on BSC is merely a fraction of that on Ethereum, making it a more attractive option for retail markets and decentralized apps (dapps) with smaller budget requirements [55].  
Moreover, BSC offers complete compatibility with Ethereum, allowing users to use the same wallet addresses and smart contracts on both networks. Unlike Ethereum, BSC facilitates a straightforward link between various blockchains through p-Tokens (p-Network), removing barriers and fostering a seamless flow of users and liquidity between different ecosystems. This interoperability feature of BSC, combined with its efficient cross-chain transfer capabilities, enhances user experience and liquidity management [56].  
In conclusion, the rapid expansion and increasing user engagement on BSC highlight its advantages over Ethereum. With lower transaction costs, faster block times, and enhanced scalability, BSC presents itself as a superior alternative for hosting decentralized applications, promising a broad market reach and substantial impact on the future of blockchain technology. Table 7 summarizes the comparison of the two networks.  
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**Metric** & **Observed Value** \\ \hline Average DID creation latency & 1.28 s \\ Grant access latency & 0.94 s \\ Verifier response time & 0.76 s \\ Throughput (tx/sec peak) & 12.5 transactions/s \\ System uptime during test & 100\% \\ Error rate under burst load & 0.2\% \\ \hline \end{tabular}
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Table 6: Simulation results.