A Blockchain Framework for Scalable, High-Density IoT Networks of the Future

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Network Engineering

Background:

• The Internet of Things (IoT) involves billions of interconnected devices, generating vast amounts of data.
• Traditional centralized systems face challenges in storing, managing, and securing heterogeneous IoT data at scale.
• Smart cities and industrial operations require robust solutions for real-time data processing and interoperability.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design, develop, and evaluate a blockchain framework for secure IoT data storage and management.
• To address the data handling, security, and scalability challenges posed by the expanding IoT ecosystem.
• To improve the efficiency and flexibility of integrating numerous IoT devices.

Main Methods:

• Developed a blockchain framework specifically for IoT data.
• Implemented a gateway node to aggregate data packets into single transactions.
• Employed rigorous analysis and testing on evaluated scenarios.

Main Results:

• The proposed framework demonstrated efficient data packet management, transmission, and security.
• Aggregation of data packets by gateway nodes increased throughput and optimized network bandwidth.
• Reduced latency, simplified data retrieval, and improved overall scalability were achieved.
• The framework ensured robust security and flexible integration of a large number of IoT devices.

Conclusions:

• The blockchain framework offers a high-performance, scalable, and efficient solution for IoT data management.
• It effectively addresses the security and interoperability challenges in large-scale IoT deployments.
• The proposed approach provides a flexible and robust method for integrating numerous IoT devices.