Blockchain-over-Optical Networks: A Trusted Virtual Network Function (VNF) Management Proposition for 5G Optical Networks
Avishek Nag, Anshuman Kalla, Madhusanka Liyanage · 2019
In this paper, we discuss the security issues revolving around the management of VNFs in 5G optical networks; and present a high-level view of work-in-progress by leveraging a Blockchain-over-optical network to mitigate these issues.