Title: A complete study on security in blockchain enabled network applications

Authors: M. Nagarani; A. Nirmala

Addresses: Department of Computer Science, Dr. N.G.P Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, 641035, Tamil Nadu, India; Department of Computer Networking, PSG Polytechnic College, Coimbatore, 641004, Tamil Nadu, India ' Department of Computer Science, Dr. N. G.P Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, 641035, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract: Blockchain technology has emerged as a viable network security solution, combining decentralisation, immutability, anonymity, security, and auditability. This study aims to evaluate the potential advantages of incorporating blockchain technology within various networking technologies, which cover the Internet of Things (IoT), wireless sensor networks (WSN), mobile ad hoc networks (MANET), and vehicular ad hoc networks (VANET). With a primary emphasis on the safeguarding of user data and the preservation of privacy, the study seeks to investigate the capacity of blockchain to mitigate the security challenges that are intrinsic to these technological frameworks. The manuscript commences with an extensive examination of blockchain, elucidating its various forms, applications, merits, and constraints. The report highlights the benefits and drawbacks of blockchain-centric solutions by evaluating them across a range of network categories. Although blockchain technology has improved security, problems still exist, and there is promise in combining machine intelligence with deep learning.

Keywords: blockchain technology; network security; blockchain security; privacy; network applications.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBC.2024.143410

International Journal of Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies, 2024 Vol.5 No.3, pp.195 - 226

Received: 30 Jul 2024
Accepted: 28 Oct 2024
Published online: 18 Dec 2024 *

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