Potential Applicability of Distributed Ledger to Wireless Networking Technologies

P. Kuo, Alain A. M. Mourad, Jaehyun Ahn
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Abstract

The decentralized nature of existing and future wireless network topologies has opened some unique opportunities for DLT to play a role in communications. In this column, we have reviewed the basic operation of a consensus mechanism, as well as the current trend of a DLT-based security model that is particularly important for loT. We further point out that, beyond application layer and security, DLT also has potential in other aspects of wireless networking such as computing and radio connectivity. Specifically, we see DLT as a perfect tool that should be leveraged to realize fog -RAN, as the consensus mechanism of DLT may be used to maintain tight synchronization among computing and networking resources in different locations. On the other hand, DLT could also be employed to avoid potential collision that may occur in grant -free uplink access. In summary, we believe that DLT will gradually become a key tool to reshape communication systems in a wide range of aspects, covering not just applications and security, but also connectivity and computing.
分布式账本在无线网络技术中的潜在适用性
现有和未来无线网络拓扑的分散性为DLT在通信中发挥作用提供了一些独特的机会。在本专栏中,我们回顾了共识机制的基本操作,以及基于dlt的安全模型的当前趋势,这对loT尤为重要。我们进一步指出,除了应用层和安全性之外,DLT在无线网络的其他方面也有潜力,例如计算和无线电连接。具体来说,我们认为DLT是一个完美的工具,应该用来实现雾-RAN,因为DLT的共识机制可以用来保持不同位置的计算和网络资源之间的紧密同步。另一方面,DLT也可以用来避免在无授权上行访问中可能发生的潜在冲突。综上所述,我们认为DLT将逐渐成为广泛重塑通信系统的关键工具,不仅涵盖应用和安全,还包括连接和计算。
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