Towards Cloud Computing and Blockchain Integrated Applications

Abstract

Cloud Computing is a technology widely used in academia and industry, providing varied services on demand. Blockchain technology was developed initially for the creation of a crypto-currency and nowadays is being exploited for several other applications, such as health, agriculture, IoT and education. Some work initiatives are already taking place with the integration of these two technologies, either for research or for cloud service provision. This article aims to present a preliminary discussion on some aspects of integration between blockchain and cloud computing. Contributions of this paper include: (i) presentation of two integrated commercial cloud computing and blockchain environments; and (ii) some research opportunities on the use of both environments.