Applications of Blockchain and Big IoT Systems


Book Description

This new volume explores a plethora of blockchain-based solutions for big data and IoT applications, looking at advances in real-world applications in several sectors, including higher education, cybersecurity, agriculture, business and management, healthcare and biomedical science, construction and project management, smart city development, and others. Chapters explore emerging technology to combat the ever-increasing threat of security to computer systems and offer new architectural solutions for problems encountered in data management and security. The chapters help to provide a high level of understanding of various blockchain algorithms along with the necessary tools and techniques. The novel architectural solutions in the deployment of blockchain presented here are the core of the book.




Applications of Blockchain and Big IoT Systems


Book Description

"Applications of Blockchain and Big IoT Systems: Digital Solutions for Diverse Industries explores a plethora of blockchain-based solutions for big data and IoT applications. It explores a variety of advances in real-world applications in several sectors, including higher education, cybersecurity, agriculture, business and management, healthcare and biomedical science, construction and project management, smart city development, and others. Chapters explore emerging technology to combat the ever-increasing threat of security to computer systems and offer new architectural solutions for problems encountered in data management and security. The chapters help to provide a high level of understanding of various blockchain algorithms, along with the necessary tools and techniques. The novel architectural solutions in the deployment of blockchain presented here are the core of the book. The authors of this volume, from both research and academia, present valuable knowledge about the use of blockchain, big data, and IoT, exploring them from multiple perspectives. The chapters in this book are well written, easy to understand, and technically rich. This book will be an informative resource for data scientists, blockchain engineers, big data engineers, and analytics managers as well as for researchers, faculty, and advanced students in this field of study"--




Blockchain for IoT Systems


Book Description

Blockchain and distributed-ledger technologies enable new modes of communication, synchronization, and transfer of value with a broad impact on Internet of Things (IoT), Data Science, society, industry, commerce, and government. This book studies the potential impact of blockchain and distributed-ledger technologies on IoT. It highlights the application of possible solutions in the domain of blockchain and IoT system security, including cryptology, distributed systems, law, formal methods, code verification and validation, software, and systems metrics. As the field is growing fast, the book adapts to the changing research landscape, integrates and cross-links studies and citations in related subfields, and provides an overview of these fields and how they complement each other. • Highlights how the security aspect of the integration of blockchain with IoT will help to design secure data solutions for various domains • Offers fundamental knowledge of the blockchain concept and its usage in real-life applications • Presents current and future trends on the IoT and blockchain with an efficient, scalable, and sustainable approach • Reviews future developments in blockchain and IoT in future job opportunities • Discusses how blockchain for IoT systems can help a varied range of end-users to access computational and storage resources This book is intended for postgraduate students and researchers in the departments of computer science, working in the areas of IoT, blockchain, deep learning, machine learning, image processing, and big data.




Blockchain Applications in IoT Ecosystem


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This book focuses on the fundamentals of blockchain technology along with the means and methods of its integration with Internet of Things (IoT). The book allows the reader to have a deeper understanding of blockchain technology, IoT and various application areas wherein both technologies can be implemented. The book serves the purpose of providing knowledge about the fundamentals of blockchain and IoT to a common reader along with allowing a research scholar to identify some futuristic problem areas that emerge from the convergence of both technologies. Furthermore, the authors discuss relevant application areas such as smart city, e-healthcare, smart travel, etc. throughout the course of the book. The book also talks through a few case studies illustrating the implementation and benefits of using blockchain and IoT. Provides a comprehensive view of blockchain technology and its integration with IoT; Facilitates in having a valuable understanding of various application areas pertaining to blockchain and IoT; Assists the reader in exploring new research areas wherein blockchain and IoT can find their applicability based upon their list of benefits.




Securing IoT in Industry 4.0 Applications with Blockchain


Book Description

The Industry 4.0 revolution is changing the world around us. Artificial intelligence and machine learning, automation and robotics, big data, Internet of Things, augmented reality, virtual reality, and creativity are the tools of Industry 4.0. Improved collaboration is seen between smart systems and humans, which merges humans' critical and cognitive thinking abilities with highly accurate and fast industrial automation. Securing IoT in Industry 4.0 Applications with Blockchain examines the role of IoT in Industry 4.0 and how it can be made secure through various technologies including blockchain. The book begins with an in-depth look at IoT and discusses applications, architecture, technologies, tools, and programming languages. It then examines blockchain and cybersecurity, as well as how blockchain achieves cybersecurity. It also looks at cybercrimes and their preventive measures and issues related to IoT security and trust. Features An overview of how IoT is used to improve the performance of Industry 4.0 systems The evolution of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), its proliferation and market share, and some examples across major industries An exploration of how smart farming is helping farmers prevent plant disease The concepts behind the Internet of Nano Things (IoNT), including the nanomachine and nanonetwork architecture and nano-communication paradigms A look at how blockchains can enhance cybersecurity in a variety of applications, including smart contracts, transferring financial instruments, and Public Key Infrastructure An overview of the structure and working of a blockchain, including the types, evolution, benefits, and applications of blockchain to industries A framework of technologies designed to shield networks, computers, and data from malware, vulnerabilities, and unauthorized activities An explanation of the automation system employed in industries along with its classification, functionality, flexibility, limitations, and applications




Advanced Applications of Blockchain Technology


Book Description

This contributed volume discusses diverse topics to demystify the rapidly emerging and evolving blockchain technology, the emergence of integrated platforms and hosted third-party tools, and the development of decentralized applications for various business domains. It presents various applications that are helpful for research scholars and scientists who are working toward identifying and pinpointing the potential of as well as the hindrances to this technology.




Role of Blockchain Technology in IoT Applications


Book Description

Role of Blockchain Technology in IoT Applications, Volume 115 in the Advances in Computers series, reviews the latest information on this topic that promises many applications in human life. According to forecasts made by various market research/survey agencies, there will be around 50 Billion connected devices (IoT) by 2020. Updates in this new release include chapters on the Technical Aspects of Blockchain and IoT, Integrated Platforms for Blockchain-Enablement, Intersections Between IoT and Distributed Ledger, Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence: How and Why Combining These Two Groundbreaking Technologies, Blockchain Applications in Health Care and Opportunities and Advancements Due to New Information Technology Frameworks, and more. Explores blockchain technology research trends in secured device to device communication Includes updates on secure vehicular communication (VANET) using blockchain technology Provides the latest on secure IoT communication using blockchain technology Presents use cases of blockchain technology in healthcare, the food chain, ERP and other emerging areas




Blockchain Technology and Applications


Book Description

Blockchain is emerging as a powerful technology, which has attracted the wider attention of all businesses across the globe. In addition to financial businesses, IT companies and business organizations are keenly analyzing and adapting this technology for improving business processes. Security is the primary enterprise application. There are other crucial applications that include creating decentralized applications and smart contracts, which are being touted as the key differentiator of this pioneering technology. The power of any technology lies in its ecosystem. Product and tool vendors are building and releasing a variety of versatile and robust toolsets and platforms in order to speed up and simplify blockchain application development, deployment and management. There are other infrastructure-related advancements in order to streamline blockchain adoption. Cloud computing, big data analytics, machine and deep learning algorithm, and connected and embedded devices all are driving blockchain application development and deployment. Blockchain Technology and Applications illustrates how blockchain is being sustained through a host of platforms, programming languages, and enabling tools. It examines: Data confidential, integrity, and authentication Distributed consensus protocols and algorithms Blockchain systems design criteria and systems interoperability and scalability Integration with other technologies including cloud and big data It also details how blockchain is being blended with cloud computing, big data analytics and IoT across all industry verticals. The book gives readers insight into how this path-breaking technology can be a value addition in several business domains ranging from healthcare, financial services, government, supply chain and retail.




AI Models for Blockchain-Based Intelligent Networks in IoT Systems


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The goal of this book is to explore various security paradigms such as Machine Learning, Big data, Cyber Physical Systems, and Blockchain to address both intelligence and reconfigurability in various IoT devices. The book further aims to address and analyze the state of the art of blockchain-based intelligent networks in IoT systems and related technologies including healthcare sector. AI can ease, optimize, and automate the blockchain-based decision-making process for better governance and higher performance in IoT systems. Considering the incredible progress made by AI models, a blockchain system powered by intelligent AI algorithms can detect the existence of any kind of attack and automatically invoke the required defense mechanisms. In case of unavoidable damage, AI models can help to isolate the compromised component from the blockchain platform and safeguard the overall system from crashing. Furthermore, AI models can also contribute toward the robustness and scalability of blockchain-based intelligent IoT networks. The book is designed to be the first-choice reference at university libraries, academic institutions, research and development centers, information technology centers, and any institutions interested in integration of AI and IoT. The intended audience of this book include UG/PG students, Ph.D. scholars of this fields, industry technologists, young entrepreneurs, professionals, network designers, data scientists, technology specialists, practitioners, and people who are interested in exploring the role of AI and blockchain technology in IoT systems.




Intelligent Computing on IoT 2.0, Big Data Analytics, and Block Chain Technology


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The book is designed as a reference text and explores the concepts and techniques of IoT, artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain. It also discusses the possibility of applying blockchain for providing security in various domains. The specific highlight of this book is focused on the application of integrated technologies in enhancing data models, better insights and discovery, intelligent predictions, smarter finance, smart retail, global verification, transparent governance, and innovative audit systems. The book discusses the potential of blockchain to significantly increase data while boosting accuracy and integrity in IoT-generated data and AI-processed information. It elucidates definitions, concepts, theories, and assumptions involved in smart contracts and distributed ledgers related to IoT systems and AI approaches. The book offers real-world uses of blockchain technologies in different IoT systems and further studies its influence in supply chains and logistics, the automotive industry, smart homes, the pharmaceutical industry, agriculture, and other areas. It also presents readers with ways of employing blockchain in IoT and AI, helping them to understand what they can and cannot do with blockchain. The book is aimed primarily at advanced undergraduates and graduates studying computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, information systems, computational sciences, artificial intelligence, and information technology. Researchers and professionals will also find this book very useful.