Blockchain-Based Framework for Traffic Event Verification in Smart Vehicles

This paper proposes a Blockchain-based framework for traffic event verification in smart vehicles, addressing challenges such as sensor reliability and communication security. The framework utilizes a private Blockchain network to validate anomaly information and send warnings to vehicles, demonstrating scalability and rapid response capabilities through 3D simulations. This research contributes novel insights into integrating Blockchain technology with smart vehicle systems for enhanced safety and efficiency in transportation.

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Blockchain-Based Framework for Traffic Event

Verification in Smart Vehicles

ABSTRACT

The development of smart vehicles has been a major focus of the automotive
industry in recent years. Smart vehicles, equipped with advanced sensors and
communication technologies, represent a transformative paradigm in modern
transportation systems. Some of the challenges associated with the introduction of
smart vehicles include developing reliable sensors, creating robust communication
networks, and ensuring the security of vehicle systems. This paper proposes a
Blockchain-based framework for accident prevention on the Internet of Vehicles,
where vehicles monitor the state of the route and transmit information about
hazardous situations to the Blockchain network. Once the event is confirmed,
warnings are sent to all vehicles, and their speed is automatically reduced to avoid
accidents. The tests in a 3D graphical simulator, combined with Hyperledger Besu
technology for the creation of the Blockchain network, demonstrated both horizontal
and vertical scalability, validating the potential of this framework for real-world
integration. Moreover, it presents a fast reaction to anomalous situations on a route
compared to human reactions under similar circumstances.

EXISTING SYSTEM

In [19], there is a Blockchain-enabled IoV system that provides secure, lightweight,

and decentralized peer-to-peer vehicular communication. The authors demonstrated
how Blockchain technology can be used to ensure the authenticity of messages in a
decentralized way and how it can help to solve issues related to security and privacy
in IoV. They tested the proposed system by conducting simulations and experiments
to evaluate its performance in terms of message dissemination, security, and privacy.
Singh et al. [20] discussed a Blockchain-based Secure Storage Architecture for the
Industrial Internet of Vehicles Things (IIoVT), which integrates Blockchain
technology into various layers of the system. It used Blockchain for secure
communication at the coordination layer, introduced a Distributed Hash Table (DHT)
for decentralized storage at the cloud layer, and provided intelligent services at the
application layer. This integration improved security by offering secure
communication, decentralized storage, and intelligent services. The proposed scheme
was found to be superior to existing studies based on security and data storage
cost evaluations.

In [21], the authors proposed a Blockchain-based strategy to improve the security of

autonomous vehicles and reduce the risk of accidents. The focus is on validating data
from accident-detecting nodes, which is essential for accurate accident detection and
prevention. Using Blockchain, the proposed method increases the reliability of
accident data, which is essential for making informed decisions and taking preventive
measures. Furthermore, the paper suggests integrating artificial intelligence and
machine learning to further enhance the accuracy of accident detection and
prevention within the Blockchain-based system.

Researchers are also working on combining Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain

[27]. In [28], authors presented the integration of Federated Learning (FL) and
Blockchain in vehicular networks to address challenges in privacy, big data handling,
computational cost and data integrity within the Smart Transport Infrastructure (STI).
The applications of FL and Blockchain inVehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs)
were examined, emphasizing privacy preservation and big data management.
Based on previous works, Blockchain technology can provide a secure and
transparent framework for storing and accessing vehicle data, ensuring its integrity
and preventing tampering or manipulation. The use of Blockchain can also address
the issue of data authenticity, as the decentralized nature of the technology ensures
that data are verified and validated by multiple nodes in the network.

Disadvantages
To our knowledge, there are no previous works that have explored the intersection of
smart vehicle technology, Blockchain-based traffic monitoring in the Internet of
Vehicles (IoV), and comprehensive scalability testing conducted in a 3D graphical
simulator, making this research a novel and significant contribution to this field.

This research is motivated by the need for a reliable framework for the verification of
traffic events in smart vehicles, highlighting the lack of experimental studies to
integrate Blockchain-based approaches into traffic monitoring. The proposed
framework demonstrates both horizontal and vertical scalability, offering a rapid
response to anomalous situations on a route compared to human reactions. These
findings indicate the potential for real-world integration and suggest the viability of
incorporating the system into practical scenarios, marking a novel and substantial
contribution to the field.
Proposed System
This paper presents a new approach that utilizes decentralized Blockchain technology
to address the difficulties related to the transmission and authentication of anomaly
events on roads (accidents, road works, bad weather, etc.) in the context of smart
vehicles. In comparison to traditional distributed systems, Blockchain provides
enhanced security, transparency, and decentralized consensus, crucial for managing
such critical information in a vehicular network. Despite the acknowledged
complexities in implementing Blockchain in a vehicular network, Blockchain brings
unique advantages to the IoV, including increased trust, transparency, and a
decentralized approach.

A private Blockchain network will be used to validate the information provided by

vehicles in the event of the detection of an anomaly with their sensors. The vehicles
will be the nodes of this network and will be responsible for sending information to
the network about any incident. Once the information has been validated and verified
correctly, a warning will be sent to the rest of the vehicles on the network so that
drivers can take the actions they consider appropriate, such as slowing down or
performing emergency braking. This Blockchain-based system will perform a secure
evaluation of the information provided by the vehicles, ensuring that no action can be
executed unless the information has been validated. This precaution is crucial to
mitigate the risk of errors in the vehicle’s system or potential network attacks. By
decentralizing the infrastructure and incorporating Blockchain principles, our
approach enables a secure and efficient framework for smart vehicles to interact with
each other. This paper outlines the key components of our decentralized Blockchain-
based approach, emphasizing its potential to manage event information in smart
vehicle networks.

Advantages
• The use of the Hyperledger Besu framework for developing a private Blockchain
network within the domain of smart vehicles.
• A scalability analysis of the proposed private framework for integration into a real-
world scenario.
• The integration of the framework into a 3D simulator to test its performance.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
➢ H/W System Configuration:-