Blockchains for Internet of Things: Fundamentals, Applications, and Challenges

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Main Authors: Wu, Yusen, Hu, Ye, Chen, Mingzhe, Yesha, Yelena, Debbah, Mérouane
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Published: 2024
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author Wu, Yusen
Hu, Ye
Chen, Mingzhe
Yesha, Yelena
Debbah, Mérouane
author_facet Wu, Yusen
Hu, Ye
Chen, Mingzhe
Yesha, Yelena
Debbah, Mérouane
contents Internet of Things (IoT) services necessitate the storage, transmission, and analysis of diverse data for inference, autonomy, and control. Blockchains, with their inherent properties of decentralization and security, offer efficient database solutions for these devices through consensus-based data sharing. However, it's essential to recognize that not every blockchain system is suitable for specific IoT applications, and some might be more beneficial when excluded with privacy concerns. For example, public blockchains are not suitable for storing sensitive data. This paper presents a detailed review of three distinct blockchains tailored for enhancing IoT applications. We initially delve into the foundational aspects of three blockchain systems, highlighting their strengths, limitations, and implementation needs. Additionally, we discuss the security issues in different blockchains. Subsequently, we explore the blockchain's application in three pivotal IoT areas: edge AI, communications, and healthcare. We underscore potential challenges and the future directions for integrating different blockchains in IoT. Ultimately, this paper aims to offer a comprehensive perspective on the synergies between blockchains and the IoT ecosystem, highlighting the opportunities and complexities involved.
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spellingShingle Blockchains for Internet of Things: Fundamentals, Applications, and Challenges
Wu, Yusen
Hu, Ye
Chen, Mingzhe
Yesha, Yelena
Debbah, Mérouane
Cryptography and Security
Networking and Internet Architecture
Internet of Things (IoT) services necessitate the storage, transmission, and analysis of diverse data for inference, autonomy, and control. Blockchains, with their inherent properties of decentralization and security, offer efficient database solutions for these devices through consensus-based data sharing. However, it's essential to recognize that not every blockchain system is suitable for specific IoT applications, and some might be more beneficial when excluded with privacy concerns. For example, public blockchains are not suitable for storing sensitive data. This paper presents a detailed review of three distinct blockchains tailored for enhancing IoT applications. We initially delve into the foundational aspects of three blockchain systems, highlighting their strengths, limitations, and implementation needs. Additionally, we discuss the security issues in different blockchains. Subsequently, we explore the blockchain's application in three pivotal IoT areas: edge AI, communications, and healthcare. We underscore potential challenges and the future directions for integrating different blockchains in IoT. Ultimately, this paper aims to offer a comprehensive perspective on the synergies between blockchains and the IoT ecosystem, highlighting the opportunities and complexities involved.
title Blockchains for Internet of Things: Fundamentals, Applications, and Challenges
topic Cryptography and Security
Networking and Internet Architecture
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2405.04803