articleIEEE Communications Surveys & TutorialsJan 1, 2019Closed access

Integrated Blockchain and Edge Computing Systems: A Survey, Some Research Issues and Challenges

Beijing University of Technology · Carleton University

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Abstract

Blockchain, as the underlying technology of crypto-currencies, has attracted significant attention. It has been adopted in numerous applications, such as smart grid and Internet-of-Things. However, there is a significant scalability barrier for blockchain, which limits its ability to support services with frequent transactions. On the other side, edge computing is introduced to extend the cloud resources and services to be distributed at the edge of the network, but currently faces challenges in its decentralized management and security. The integration of blockchain and edge computing into one system can enable reliable access and control of the network, storage, and computation distributed at the edges,…

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Keywords
  • Blockchain
  • Computer science
  • Scalability
  • Cloud computing
  • Edge computing
  • Distributed computing
  • Server
  • Computer security
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