Integrating Blockchain and IoT
N. Rajkumar, P. Subalakshmi, C. Viji, Mohanraj Arunachalam, Balusamy Nachiappan, D. Preethi · Advances in library and information science (ALIS) book series · 2024
The integration of blockchain and the internet of things (IoT) generation gives a transformative opportunity for the library sector, providing improvements in safety, efficiency, and personal delight. This chapter explores the privileged permissions and demanding situations of adopting those technologies within libraries. Blockchain offers a relaxed, tamper-evidence ledger for transactions and information, enhancing the integrity and transparency of library operations. IoT permits actual-time tracking and automation of various strategies, collectively with stock manipulation, man or woman authentication, and automatic test-ins and take-a-look-at-outs. However, implementing those technologies is not without demanding situations, together with technical complexity, excessive prices, records privacy issues, regulatory compliance, and interoperability issues.