Lightweight Blockchain for Data Integrity and Traceability in IoT Networks

Project publication · IEEE Access

Summary

The article proposes a lightweight blockchain for data integrity and traceability in IoT networks, adapting distributed-ledger functions to the LoRaWAN protocol.

Flujo de generación de bloques y entrega de ledger en la propuesta de blockchain ligera
Figure from the original article. Source: IEEE Access, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.

Main contribution

The solution avoids complex consensus algorithms and heavy cryptographic operations, introduces a logical LoRaWAN P2P topology and evaluates the feasibility of maintaining traceability with low network overhead.

Resultados y alcance

El prototipo confirma que una cadena de bloques ligera puede registrar eventos IoT con integridad y trazabilidad sin el coste de plataformas generalistas. La evaluación muestra el compromiso entre seguridad, latencia, almacenamiento y consumo, especialmente relevante cuando los nodos tienen recursos limitados.

Link with BoND1

The publication reinforces BoND1 security and trust line in non-cellular IoT networks. The combination of LoRaWAN, traceability and low consumption connects with B6G scenarios where devices have limited resources but still need integrity guarantees.

DOIUPCT Repository

Project Publication · IEEE Access

Summary

The paper proposes a lightweight blockchain for data integrity and traceability in IoT networks, adapting distributed ledger functions to the LoRaWAN protocol.

Block generation and ledger delivery flow in the light blockchain proposal
Figure from the original article. Source: IEEE Access, reproduced without modifications under CC BY 4.0.

Bibliometric indicators

JCR quartileQ2
Impact factor4.2
Google Scholar citations11
JCR area
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
JCR year
2025
Scholar query
26 October 2026

Main contribution

The solution avoids complex consensus algorithms and heavy cryptographic operations, introduces a LoRaWAN P2P logical topology, and evaluates the feasibility of maintaining traceability with low network overhead.

Results and scope

The prototype confirms that a lightweight blockchain can record IoT events with integrity and traceability without the cost of generalist platforms. The evaluation shows the trade-off between security, latency, storage and consumption, especially relevant when nodes have limited resources.

Link with BoND1

The publication reinforces BoND1’s security and trust axis in non-cellular IoT networks. The combination of LoRaWAN, traceability and low power connects to B6G scenarios where devices have limited resources but need integrity guarantees.

DOIUPCT Repository

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