Demystifying Blockchain in 5G and Beyond Technologies

Authors

  • Keshav Kaushik School of Computer Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3777-765X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/jmm1550-4646.18513

Keywords:

Blockchain, 5G, Networking, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Smart contracts

Abstract

5G and beyond systems are being built to be prospective by responding to the different needs of a diverse range of applications, which represents a significant departure from this approach. Owing to its openness, encryption techniques, verifiability, integrity, and decentralized design, blockchain has evolved as an important approach. 5G and Blockchain might transform emerging technology. 5G offers consumers high speeds and QoS, while blockchain ensures peer-to-peer trust and privacy. Blockchain is a revolutionary technology having wide range of applications in various domains like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Cybersecurity, Wireless networks, 5G and beyond networks, etc. In this paper, the role of Blockchain technology in 5G and beyond networks is discussed. This paper also highlights the various challenges that acts as a hindrance while implementing the Blockchain in 5G and beyond networks. Moreover, the paper also discusses the future aspect of Blockchain in 5G networks.

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Author Biography

Keshav Kaushik, School of Computer Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

Keshav Kaushik is working as an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India. He is an experienced educator with over 7 years of teaching and research experience in Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, the Internet of Things, and Blockchain Technology. Mr. Kaushik received his B.Tech degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. In addition, M.Tech degree in Information Technology from YMCA University of Science and Technology, Faridabad, Haryana. He has published 20++ research papers in International Journals and has presented at reputed International Conferences. He is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v11, CQI and IRCA Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Lead Auditor, and Quick Heal Academy certified Cyber Security Professional (QCSP). He acted as a keynote speaker and delivered 50++ professional talks on various national and international platforms. He has edited more than 8 books with reputed publishers.

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Published

2022-04-04

How to Cite

Kaushik, K. . (2022). Demystifying Blockchain in 5G and Beyond Technologies. Journal of Mobile Multimedia, 18(05), 1379–1398. https://doi.org/10.13052/jmm1550-4646.18513

Issue

2022: Vol 18 Iss 5

Section

5G and a Vision of 6G