Article: Blockchain and cloud-powered architecture for enhancing efficiency and security in smart home environments Journal: International Journal of System of Systems Engineering (IJSSE) 2026 Vol.16 No.2 pp.194 - 218 Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionised the way we interact with and control our homes, providing unprecedented convenience and automation. However, the widespread adoption of IoT devices has raised significant concerns regarding data privacy and security. This paper presents a novel approach to enhance the security of IoT-based home automation systems through the implementation of blockchain technology. The primary objective of this research is to enhance the smart home network's efficiency, scalability, and security. In this paper, we introduce a novel architectural framework for a sustainable smart home service that incorporates both blockchain and cloud computing technologies. The four main segments of the proposed architecture are the home segment, cloud computing segment, blockchain segment, and services segment. The findings have been systematically tabulated and visually presented through graphical representations. These results underscore the efficacy of blockchain technology as a robust platform for constructing a smart home environment. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: Blockchain and cloud-powered architecture for enhancing efficiency and security in smart home environments

Authors: K.B. Priya Iyer; S. Ramesh; B. Sinduja; F.L. Dixy

Addresses: Department of Information Technology, M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women (Autonomous), Chennai, 600034, India ' Department of CSE, Krishnasamy College of Engineering and Technology, S.Kumarapuram, Cuddalore, 607109, India ' Department of CSE, Jerusalem College of Engineering, Pallikaranai, Chennai, 600100, India ' Department of CSE, Tagore Engineering College, Rathinamangalam, Chennai, 600127, India

Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionised the way we interact with and control our homes, providing unprecedented convenience and automation. However, the widespread adoption of IoT devices has raised significant concerns regarding data privacy and security. This paper presents a novel approach to enhance the security of IoT-based home automation systems through the implementation of blockchain technology. The primary objective of this research is to enhance the smart home network's efficiency, scalability, and security. In this paper, we introduce a novel architectural framework for a sustainable smart home service that incorporates both blockchain and cloud computing technologies. The four main segments of the proposed architecture are the home segment, cloud computing segment, blockchain segment, and services segment. The findings have been systematically tabulated and visually presented through graphical representations. These results underscore the efficacy of blockchain technology as a robust platform for constructing a smart home environment.

Keywords: IoT; Internet of Things; blockchain; smart home; cloud; efficiency; scalability; security.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSSE.2026.153653

International Journal of System of Systems Engineering, 2026 Vol.16 No.2, pp.194 - 218

Received: 28 Nov 2023
Accepted: 12 Jan 2024
Published online: 21 May 2026 *

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