Blockchain in telecommunications : analysis of the feasibility of blockchain in the telecommunications architecture | |
| Author | Aryal, Nischal |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.CS-21-06 |
| Subject(s) | Blockchains (Databases) Telecommunication Computer network architectures |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Computer Science |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Blockchain technology is attracting a great deal of attention and inspiring a number of projects in multiple industries. A blockchain acts as an immutable ledger that allows de centralized transactions to take place. The major benefit of blockchain to enterprises comes from its ability to allow mutually distrusting entities to share information without relying on a trusted third party. Blockchain, by providing a decentralized architecture with robust data security, can be a viable solution to many of the privacy and security related problems in different domains. The fifth generation mobile network (5G) aims to serve a diverse range of vertical applica tions in many sectors, such as energy, food and agriculture, automotive, city management, healthcare, government, manufacturing, and many more, by linking varied devices with sub stantial development in network services, network capacity, and system throughput. The core 5G network must also be versatile enough and provide optimized support for diverse 5G use cases in parallel. With 5G networks connecting a large number of devices and try ing to provide services in multiple business domains, many factors such as scalability, data management, privacy, and security must be taken into account. Blockchain can be a viable solution in this scenario. This study synthesizes previous research on blockchain and smart contracts with their possi ble integration into mobile networks and considers how they might help enable 5G technolo gies and services at the front-haul (radio access network), edge servers, and the core mobile network. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Information and Communications Technologies (DICT) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Computer Science (CS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Dailey, Mathew N. |
| Examination Committee(s) | Crespi, Noel |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | AIT Fellowship |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2021 |