Abstract
Edge computing has become a game-changing technology in both academics and industry as the need for quicker and more effective data processing increases. Edge computing lowers latency and improves real-time analysis by processing and storing data close to its source. The increasing significance of edge computing in the current Information Technology architecture demands the critical need to secure its distributed nature. The integration of blockchain-based technologies with edge computing will be addressed in this chapter. Blockchain and edge computing integration can improve security. At the network edge, blockchain technology guarantees data integrity, authentication, and confidentiality. Secure access control mechanisms for distributed resources are made possible by this integration. It reduces the possibility of single points of failure or concentrated attacks or malicious attacks. Furthermore, it makes tamper-proof transactions possible by utilizing widespread acceptance technique like smart contracts. This technology is used as a strategic approach to improve edge computing systems’ security architecture. Key security concerns including data integrity, privacy, and access management are addressed by blockchain. This is known for its decentralization, cryptographic integrity, and elimination of middlemen. These issues are made worse by the distributed nature of edge computing. This analysis, which is based on a thorough examination of the literature, emphasizes how blockchain technology may be used in edge contexts to enforce data protection, guarantee transparency, and provide trustworthy audit trails.
