Blockchain-Enabled IoV: Secure Communication and Trustworthy Decision-Making

TL;DR

This paper proposes a blockchain-based decentralized framework to enhance security and trustworthiness in IoV communications and decision-making, addressing key challenges in vehicle interactions and autonomous operations.

Contribution

It introduces a novel blockchain-enabled framework with specific protocols for secure identity management and data exchange in IoV systems.

Findings

Enhanced security in vehicle communication

Reliable data exchange through blockchain protocols

Supports safe autonomous vehicle operations

Abstract

The Internet of Vehicles (IoV), which enables interactions between vehicles, infrastructure, and the environment, faces challenges in maintaining communication security and reliable automated decisions. This paper introduces a decentralized framework comprising a primary layer for managing inter-vehicle communication and a sub-layer for securing intra-vehicle interactions. By implementing blockchain-based protocols like Blockchain-integrated Secure Authentication (BiSA) and Decentralized Blockchain Name Resolution (DBNR), the framework ensures secure, decentralized identity management and reliable data exchanges, thereby supporting safe and efficient autonomous vehicle operations.