Blockchain‐Empowered Internet of Things (IoTs) Platforms for Automation in Various Sectors
Santosh Reddy Addula, Amit Kumar Tyagi, Kanchan Naithani, Shabnam Kumari · 2024
In the recent decade, Internet of Things (IoTs) and Blockchain has changes the life of human being via provide convenient services and fulfilling the demand by smart production. This chapter discusses the transformative potential of integrating Blockchain technology into IoT platforms, creating a paradigm shift in automation across diverse sectors. As industries increasingly embrace IoT for real-time data monitoring and control, the incorporation of Blockchain empowers these platforms with enhanced security, transparency, and efficiency. Blockchain's decentralized and tamper-resistant ledger provides a robust foundation for securing IoT data transactions. By employing smart contracts, it establishes trust and verifiability in automated processes, mitigating concerns related to data manipulation and unauthorized access. This paper investigates the implications of this synergy on sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and energy, highlighting the benefits of transparent and secure data exchange in automated systems. Moreover, the decentralized nature of Blockchain ensures a resilient and scalable infrastructure for large-scale IoT deployments. This work moves towards the challenges and opportunities associated with deploying Blockchain-empowered IoT platforms, addressing issues of scalability, interoperability, and integration with existing systems. Through a comprehensive analysis of case studies and theoretical frameworks, this chapter contributes to the evolving discourse on Blockchain and IoT convergence, shedding light on its potential to revolutionize automation in various sectors.