Development of blockchain-enabled radio communication protocol for secure information transmission

Abstract

In modern communication systems, maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability plays a vital role in protecting information against people who aim to exploit vulnerabilities. Traditional radio communication protocols are reliable, but they lack robust security mechanisms, which causes data theft by interception and data tampering. Radio frequencies are crucial for emergencies, but are not reliable for transmitting confidential information without encryption, and Blockchain technologies are implemented in Radio Access Networks (B-RAN), but are still widely unexplored in radio systems. In this aspect, blockchain technologies in radio protocols can help to enhance messaging integrity and security. Our research aims to develop a blockchain-based decentralized communication protocol for amateur radio systems, which is designed to ensure secure and tamper-proof information exchange in real-time.