Blockchain Beyond Cryptocurrencies: Securing IoT Networks with Decentralized Protocols

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Published: Feb 17, 2022

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Vamshidhar Reddy Vemula

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Originally created for cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology has matured into a flexible instrument with a wide range of uses outside of finance. The security of Internet of Things (IoT) networks is one of the most potential applications of blockchain technology. Because Internet of Things (IoT) is decentralized and scalable, it presents substantial security challenges. IoT is defined by linked objects interacting over the internet. This article investigates how decentralized protocols based on blockchain technology can safeguard Internet of Things networks, providing solutions for authorization, authentication, and data integrity. Future directions for this domain's research as well as problems and real-world applications are covered in this study.

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): IJIFI
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