Safiullah Khan, W. Lee, Abdul Majeed, Seong Oun Hwang
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Abstract
The Internet of Things (IoT) typically comprises sensors that have inadequate computational resources. On the contrary, blockchain technology is thought to be expensive in terms of resource consumption due to the consensus procedures involved. As a result, the application of blockchain to the IoT environment is a challenging task. The most appropriate solution lies in replacing the computationally heavy consensus algorithms with lightweight counterparts. Proof of authentication (PoAh) is the most suited replacement for such an environment. Several modifications have been proposed for PoAh during the last few years, and they are reviewed here.
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IEEE Potentials is the magazine dedicated to undergraduate and graduate students and young professionals. IEEE Potentials explores career strategies, the latest in research, and important technical developments. Through its articles, it also relates theories to practical applications, highlights technology?s global impact and generates international forums that foster the sharing of diverse ideas about the profession.