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Emerging directions for blockchainized 6G

  • Anshuman Kalla
    ,
  • Chamitha De Alwis
    ,
  • Gürkan Gür
    ,
  • Sarada Prasad Gochhayat
    ,
  • Madhusanka Liyanage
    ,
  • Pawani Porambage
  • University of Oulu
    ,
  • Zurich University of Applied Sciences
    ,
  • Old Dominion University
    ,
  • University College Dublin
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Abstract

The next generation of mobile networks, i.e., sixth generation (6G), is expected by 2030, with already burgeoning research efforts towards this goal. Along with various other candidate technologies, blockchain is envisioned to enable and enhance numerous key functionalities of 6G. Thus, the main objective of this paper is threefold: 1) to categorize the different aspects of 6G into four emerging directions that anticipate significant advancements leveraging blockchain, 2) to discuss the potential role of blockchainized 6G under each key emerging direction, 3) to expound on the technical challenges in blockchaining 6G along with possible solutions.

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Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 42-51 (10 pages)

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

IEEE Consumer Electronics Magazine (Volume 13, Issue 2)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 04/04/2022

Publication status

Published - 04/04/2022

ISSN

2162-2248

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/625783
  • Scopus: 85127765369

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