A Blockchain-Based Approach to WoT Device Access Control

Abstract

The Web of Things (WoT) represents an interconnected network of sensors and smart devices. It faces significant security and privacy challenges, including potential data breaches, unauthorized access issues, and concerning scalability problems. This paper introduces a blockchain-based solution that aims to enhance the security and reliability of the WoT. Taking advantage of the inherent transparency of blockchain's distributed ledger, the elimination of single points of failure through consensus algorithms, the enforcement of access control and privacy through smart contracts, and the assurance of data confidentiality through encryption, I propose an innovative design for the WoT that could guarantee enhanced security and trust. I also incorporate the use of a homomorphic hash function to further boost data privacy and integrity. This paper presents a comprehensive framework that employs blockchain technology to transform the current WoT into a more secure and trusted network, which I term the “Web of Trust”.