Abstract
Several consensus algorithms have been proposed as a way of resolving the Byzantine General problem with respect to blockchain consensus process. However, when these consensus algorithms are applied to a distributed, asynchronous network some suffer with security and/or scalability issues, while others suffer with liveness and/or safety issues. This is because the majority of research have not considered the importance of liveness and safety, with respect to the integrity of the consensus decision. In this paper a novel solution to this challenge is presented. A solution that protects blockchain transactions from fraudulent or erroneous mis-spends. This consensus protocol uses a combination of probabilistic randomness, an isomorphic balance authentication, error detection and synchronised time restrictions, when assessing the authenticity and validity of IoT request. Designed to operate in a distributed asynchronous network, this approach increases scalability while maintaining a high transactional throughput, even when faced with Byzantine failure.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 5th International Conference on Safety and Security with IoT - SaSeIoT 2021 |
Subtitle of host publication | SaSeIoT 2021 |
Editors | Anand Nayyar, Anand Paul, Sudeep Tanwar |
Place of Publication | Cham |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 65-80 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030942854 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030942847 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 12 Jun 2022 |
Event | 5th EAI International Conference on Safety and Security in Internet of Things - online conference Duration: 25 Apr 2021 → 25 Apr 2021 Conference number: 5th https://securityiot.eai-conferences.org/2021/ |
Publication series
Name | EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing |
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ISSN (Print) | 2522-8595 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2522-8609 |
Conference
Conference | 5th EAI International Conference on Safety and Security in Internet of Things |
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Abbreviated title | EAI SaSeIoT 2021 |
Period | 25/04/21 → 25/04/21 |
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Keywords
- Blockchain
- IoT
- Consensus
- Consensus algorithms
- Byzantine failure
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Data for: To ascertain if blockchain can facilitate the internet of things security and scalability requirements
Mackenzie, B. (Creator), Ferguson, I. (Contributor) & Razaq, A. (Contributor), Logical Step Ltd, 17 Aug 2022
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To ascertain if blockchain can facilitate the Internet of Things security and scalability requirements
Author: Mackenzie, B., 26 Jan 2022Supervisor: Ferguson, I. (Supervisor), Razaq, A. (Supervisor) & Bellekens, X. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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