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Integration of Blockchain in VANET Using gRPC for Privacy Preservation of Vehicles

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Vehicular ad hoc network (VANET) is a mobile network comprising vehicles, roadside units, and related infrastructure that enables inter-node communication to manage traffic and enhance road safety. Despite its potential to aid drivers, there are several security and privacy concerns that must be addressed before widespread adoption. It is crucial to validate and hold vehicles accountable in the event of misbehavior while also protecting their privacy and that of their drivers to prevent unlawful tracking and disclosure of personal information. Many current VANET solutions rely on a central trusted authority, which is not a scalable solution and becomes the network’s single point of failure. To address these issues, we propose a decentralized blockchain-based authentication solution for VANET that integrates blockchain with VANET using the gRPC framework. This method adds an extra layer of security to the network by ensuring that only authorized nodes are aware of a vehicle’s identity. We use blockchain technology to construct a distributed structure and preserve an immutable ledger of data, strengthening the system’s integrity. Our technique uses the Hyperledger Fabric, a permissioned blockchain platform, and Veins in OMNeT++ with the gRPC as communication interface. Our proposed approach is more efficient than previous state-of-the-art approaches.

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Singh, A.K., Grover, J. & Mishra, S. Integration of Blockchain in VANET Using gRPC for Privacy Preservation of Vehicles. SN COMPUT. SCI. 5, 110 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42979-023-02438-0

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