AN INTERNET OF THINGS EDGE INTELLIGENCE POWERED BY BLOCKCHAIN

Abstract

Blockchain, a decentralized and immutable distributed ledger technology (DLT), encompasses a sequential arrangement of records accompanied by chronological timestamps. Utilizing decen- tralization technology has emerged as a potent paradigm for fostering trust within entities lacking inherent trustworthiness, thereby reliably enabling verification. Driven by the recent progress in multi-access edge computing (MEC) and artificial intelligence (AI), the integration of blockchain with edge intelligence has emerged as a developing technological paradigm within the realm of the Internet of Things (IoT). In this scholarly discourse, we shall comprehensively examine the func- tioning of blockchain-enabled edge intelligence within the Internet of Things (IoT) domain. Our primary objective is to elucidate the intricacies of this technological framework while concurrently discerning the current trends. Furthermore, we shall endeavor to proffer unresolved matters that warrant further scholarly investigation. To provide a more precise elucidation, we shall give the reader a foundational understanding of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Secondly, we shall thoroughly examine extant scholarly literature to discern nascent patterns and developments within this particular domain of inquiry. Lastly, we shall engage in a discourse about unresolved quandaries and cavities in the existing body of research, thereby delineating potential avenues for future investigations. Integrating blockchain technology with edge intelligence is anticipated to become a pivotal facilitator for the Internet of Things (IoT) in the foreseeable future. This amalgamation holds the potential to instill trust and intelligence, thereby effectively catering to the intricate requirements of various industries and society at large.