BlockStream Solutions: Enhancing Cloud Storage Efficiency and Transparency through Blockchain Technology
Rama Krishna K, M. Pounambal, Jaibir Singh, Gunti Surendra, Syed Muqthadar Ali, Mallikarjuna Reddy B · International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering · 2024
This paper introduces the BlockStream model, a novel integration of blockchain technology into cloud storage systems aimed at addressing the core challenges of security, efficiency, and transparency. The research methodology encompasses a comprehensive system design and implementation, utilizing synthetic datasets for performance evaluation against traditional cloud storage solutions. Key findings reveal that the BlockStream model significantly enhances storage efficiency, with data deduplication rates and storage space utilization surpassing existing models by up to 15%. Moreover, it achieves a notable reduction in data retrieval times, improving by 7.14% over the most efficient traditional systems, and demonstrates superior security capabilities, particularly in resistance to DDoS attacks and unauthorized access prevention, markedly outperforming the baseline models. The significance of this research lies in its potential to revolutionize cloud storage paradigms, offering a scalable, secure, and user-centric data management solution. Quantitatively, the BlockStream model not only reduces average data retrieval times from 400ms to 320ms compared to current leading solutions but also elevates the security and robustness of cloud storage systems to levels previously unattained, marking a significant advancement in the field. These enhancements, underpinned by the decentralized, immutable, and transparent nature of blockchain, present a compelling case for the integration of blockchain technology in improving the architecture and operation of cloud storage systems.