A PLS blockchain for IoT applications: protocols and architecture

Abstract

Abstract This paper proposes an architecture and a protocol suite for a permissioned blockchain for a local IoT network. The architecture is based on a sealed Sequencer and a Fog Server running (post-quantum) Guy Fawkes protocols. The blocks of the blockchain are stored in networked Content Addressable Storage alongside any user data and validity proofs. We maintain that a typical IoT device can, despite its resource limitations, use our blockchain protocols directly, without a trusted intermediary. This includes posting and monitoring transactions as well as off-chain (post-quantum) emergency communications without an explicit public key.

Keywords

• Blockchain
• Guy Fawkes protocol
• Post-quantum
• HORS-OTS
• LoRa
• Concurrent transmission