The Intersection Of IOT(Internet Of Things) And Blockchain

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INTRODUCTION

The Internet of Things can simply be defined as a network or system of physical devices that are basically built, designed and embedded with certain sensory programs and algorithms, softwares, and connectivity for the purpose of enabling them to be able to collect and transmit or exchange data and information over the Internet, ultimately enhancing efficiency.

The blockchain technology on the other hand can basically be said to be a decentralized immutable and tamper proof digital ledger that records transactions across a network of computers and basically ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, transparency and privacy of the data and information through the implementation and use of some cryptographic techniques and protocols like hashing.

Thefore the intersection of the Internet of Things and the blockchain technology basically represents a very powerful convergence that has the ability and potential to address the challenges of scalability, security, and trust in decentralized networks, In this post of mine I am going to be explaining and discussing some of the possible chances for an intersection between the blockchain technology and internet of things.

• IN ENHANCING THE SECURITY OF THE INTERNET OF THINGS NETWORK

The purpose and aim of enhancing the security protocols and algorithms of the Internet of things, seeing as it has and possesses a lot or many vulnerabilities and weaknesses which renders or makes it susceptible to cyber attacks is a very crucial and important reason and opportunity for an intersection with the blockchain technology.

The blockchain technology possesses advanced and robust security protocols, algorithms and mechanisms and as such it can be implemented for the purpose of addressing the vulnerabilities in which the Internet of things is prone to, the blockchain technology can offer a decentralized and immutable ledger and as a result facilitating a more secure process of storing data and information.

Additionally, the decentralized nature and feature of the blockchain technology helps to eliminate and prevent other issues and challenges arising from weak security protocols, like single points of failure and many others.

• IN ENSURING DATA INTEGRITY AND TRANSPARENCY

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When it comes to determining whether or not the Internet of things will function effectively and efficiently, two factors must be adequately present and ensured in the system and network seeing as they are crucial, these two factors are basically integrity and transparency of data and information especially in other sectors like the supply chain management, healthcare, and finance.

Additionally, the blockchain with its immutable ledger basically ensures that all data recorded on the network is accurate and immune to any kind of manipulation or alteration, this intersection in which the blockchain ensures data integrity is basically helpful when dealing and handling sensitive data and information.

Furthermore, integrating blockchain with the Internet of things or an intersection between the two will basically improve and create a transparent and immutable or tamper proof record of all data transactions, ensuring that the information shared across the network is trustworthy it also helps in the decision making process.

• IN IMPROVING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Improving supply chain management is also another or even one of the most promising areas or times where by the intersection of Internet of things and the blockchain technology, although the Internet of things operating on its own can successfully monitor and track the movement of goods on a supply chain in real time, however, this tracking data can be very difficult to verify.

Therefore by basically integrating and applying the Internet of things with the blockchain technology, the supply chain participants can create a transparent and immutable record in real time and one that is verifiable easily and as a result providing and allowing the stakeholders access to the same accurate information and data.

Additionally, the blockchain technology can provide end to end traceability, participate allowing consumers to verify the authenticity and origin of products, which is particularly important in industries such as food, and luxury goods.

• IN ENSURING SCALABILITY

The last for today which I will be discussing is ensuring scalability, scalability is something that each network or system might lack on their own however, with an intersection between the two of them, between the Internet of things and the blockchain technology this challenge will be overcame with ease and the overall efficiency and performance of both network will be increased.

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Additionally, the blockchain technology can help improve and enhance the interoperability of the Internet of things devices by basically providing an effective and secure platform for data exchange which basically results in the interoperation between the different devices and systems of the Internet of things therefore, the intersection with the blockchain technology will enable the creation and development of more scalable and interoperable networks.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, I would like to appreciate and say a thank you to everyone who made the effort to read and go through this post which I have made, and I hope that you have been able to learn something new and beneficial to you, in this post I have explained and discussed four of the many significant and possible chances for an intersection between Internet of things and the blockchain network.