Blockchain-Based Data Audit Mechanism for Integrity over Big Data Environments

Abstract

Recently, data integrity for multiagent-based big data environments has been challenging. This paper presents a blockchain-based Merkle DAG structure (M-DAG) for audit data integrity. M-DAG resolves the problem that arises due to the multicopy of a large data volume in a big data environment. It employed Boneh–Lynn–Shacham’s (BSL) signature to verify the integrity of identical multicopy on big data environments. The proposed M-DAG audit mechanism uses a consortium chain algorithm for decentralized traceability and audit to archive reliable data. The evaluation has been carried out for the efficiency of the data integrity audit.