Real-World Applications of Secured Blockchain in Smart Cities Transforming Urban Infrastructure through IoT
A.S. Arunachalam, K. Nathan Sankar · 2024
Blockchain technology offers transformative potential for urban governance and civic services by enhancing transparency, efficiency, and security. This chapter explores the application of blockchain in smart cities, focusing on key sectors such as public records management, waste management, energy systems, and transportation. Through its decentralized, immutable, and transparent characteristics, blockchain ensures the authenticity of public documents, facilitates secure data sharing, and improves accountability across city infrastructure. Key applications include blockchain for managing personalized healthcare data, optimizing energy consumption in smart grids, improving the efficiency of digital toll systems, and enabling citizen participation in waste management. Additionally, blockchain supports seamless interaction between various stakeholders, fostering collaboration across government departments and private entities. The chapter highlights the potential of blockchain to address challenges such as fraud, inefficiency, and lack of trust, while offering insights into future directions for research and development in this rapidly evolving field.