Physical Visitor Access Control and Authentication Using Blockchain, Smart Contracts and Internet of Things
Frederick Stock, Yeṣem Kurt Peker, Alfredo J. Pérez, Jarel Hearst · Cryptography · 2022
In this work we explore the use of blockchain with Internet of Things (IoT) devices to provide visitor authentication and access control in a physical environment. We propose the use of a “bracelet” based on a low-cost NodeMCU IoT platform that broadcasts visitor location information and cannot be removed without alerting a management system. We present the design, implementation, and testing of our system. Our results show the feasibility of implementing a physical access control system based on blockchain technology, and performance improvements over a similar system proposed in the literature.