AgriChainSync: A Scalable and Secure Blockchain-Enabled Framework for IOT-Driven Precision Agriculture

Abstract

The advancement of smart farming, a crucial aspect of the Internet of Things (IoT), facilitates data-driven insights to enhance agricultural efficiency. However, the widespread deployment of IoT devices presents notable concerns related to data security and integrity. This paper introduces AgriChainSynch, a robust framework integrating blockchain, IoT, and artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen the security, privacy, and operational efficiency of smart farming ecosystems. The framework utilizes a distributed ledger system to ensure tamper-proof data management, incorporates a Blockchain Integration Layer (BIL) for scalability, and features a Feedback and Adaptation Module (FAM) for continuous performance enhancement. By leveraging AWS Cloud, ESP32, and Ethereum Rinke by smart contracts, the system is capable of detecting and mitigating security threats in real time. Experimental evaluations demonstrate improvements in network efficiency, data storage optimization, and transaction processing speed. Additionally, the study establishes a link between faster threat response times and increased blockchain transaction success rates. The results underscore the feasibility of integrating blockchain, AI, and IoT to develop secure, scalable, and efficient precision agriculture solutions.