A survey: Blockchain Solutions to Secure IOV Communication

Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoT), smart cities, and smart transportation are just a few examples of the many possible applications for blockchain technology that go beyond cryptocurrencies and smart contracts. Blockchain can guarantee secure and autonomous car trades in the context of the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) and facilitate secure and transparent energy sharing. In addition, blockchain provides characteristics that are crucial for the creation of decentralized IoV applications and has the potential to greatly improve car energy efficiency, reduce administration costs, and guarantee resource efficiency. Despite previous studies on blockchain technology in secure IoV communication, a detailed review and latest analysis of blockchain applications in this domain are necessary. To address this gap, we present a systematic literature review of Blockchain Solutions to Secure IOV Communication, aiming to explore the current challenges in IoV and how blockchain characteristics can contribute to secure solutions. We discuss the limitations and future research directions regarding the integration of blockchain technology within IoV. To streamline our evaluation and capture the quickly expanding field of blockchain, we have included the fundamental concepts of various research articles published in the last years. Our research presents a thorough categorization of blockchain-based applications in the IoV area, which comprises privacy and security, data protection and management, vehicle management, and charging optimization. By using a structured and methodical review and content analysis of the available literature, we identify significant trends and emerging topics for future research .