Integrating Blockchain and Edge Computing: A Systematic Analysis of Security, Efficiency, and Scalability
Youness Bentayeb, Kenza Chaoui, Hassan Badir · International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications · 2025
The integration of blockchain and edge computing presents a transformative potential to enhance security, computing efficiency, and data privacy across diverse industries. This paper begins with an overview of blockchain and edge computing, establishing the foundational technologies for this synergy. It explores the key benefits of their integration, such as improved data security through blockchain’s decentralized nature and reduced latency via edge computing's localized data processing. Methodologically, the paper employs a systematic analysis of existing technologies and challenges, emphasizing issues such as scalability, managing decentralized networks, and ensuring independence from cloud infrastructure. A detailed Ethereum-based case study demonstrates the feasibility and practical implications of deploying blockchain in edge computing environments, supported by a comparative analysis and an algorithmic approach to integration. The conclusion synthesizes the findings, addressing unresolved challenges and proposing future research directions to optimize performance and ensure the seamless convergence of these technologies.