Auction and Blockchain Integrated Resource Allocation in 6G HetNets: A Hybrid Approach
Vivek Pathak, Gurvir Singh, Pratham Ingavale, Rahul Jashvantbhai Pandya · 2024
In the era of unprecedented advancements in 6G wireless networks, harnessing higher speeds and expansive bandwidths has become pivotal for enhancing user experiences. Consequently, this paper proposes an innovative framework for resource allocation (RA), seamlessly integrating blockchain technology (BCT), a fairness index (FI), and the Vickrey auction (VA) mechanism. This synergistic approach ensures a safe, effective, and equitable distribution of resources among users and small base stations (SBSs). The foundation of resource distribution (RD), from large base stations (LBSs) to SBSs, lies in the VA process. This strategic mechanism mitigates bidding incentives and catalyzes a more effective allocation of resources. A meticulous FI further elevates fairness, considering user data rates and satisfaction levels. Adding unprecedented transparency and security, all resource transactions, from VAs to allocations among SBSs and users, are permanently documented on the blockchain (BC). This transparency nourishes trust among participants and ensures the integrity of the RD process by eliminating any possibility of manipulation or tampering. Acknowledging the dynamic complexity of wireless networks, this research paper pioneers the transdisciplinary application of auction theory in tier-2 wireless networks. Through an exhaustive exploration of current auction strategies in mobile and wireless networks, this paper showcases the versatility and potency of auction-based RD plans. This groundbreaking research propels the wireless networking domain into a new era, where efficiency, fairness, and security converge to create a paradigm shift in RA methodologies. The seamless integration of BC, VAs, and FI optimizes RD and sets the stage for a more equitable and transparent 6G wireless network future.