Proof-of-Authority-and-Association Consensus Algorithm for IoT Blockchain Networks

Blockchain networks must ensure secure and efficient consensus algorithms in consumer electronics and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This paper proposes a novel consensus algorithm, “Proof-of-Authority-and-Association (PoA2)”, designed specifically for IoT blockchain networks in consumer applications. PoA2leverages redundancy-based mechanisms to enhance consensus efficiency and reliability, which is critical for real-time data processing and validation in IoT environments. The algorithm integrates proof of authority and association verification, ensuring network participants are authorized and associated with the transactions they validate. Combining these elements, PoA 2mitigates common challenges such as…