Prototype Design and Test of Blockchain Radio Access Network

Abstract

The concept of blockchain radio access network (B-RAN) was proposed to integrate cross-network resources including spectra and infrastructures to meet the explosive growth of diverse connectivity needs. In this work, we consider the prototype design of B-RAN and address the issues arising in its implementation. To reduce the access delay, we develop a fast smart contract deployment (FSCD) for B-RAN. Also, we propose the concept of digitized spectrum assets (DSA) in B-RAN for efficient spectrum sharing and management. We further summarize and demonstrate the B-RAN prototype enhanced by the newly introduced FSCD and DSA, along with the overall workflow. We apply comprehensive simulations based on an inhouse experimental platform to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed B-RAN prototype.