Machine Learning Approaches for Convergence of IoT and Blockchain

1Blockchain and Internet of Things Across Industries

Ananya Rakhra^*, Raghav Gupta and Akansha Singh

Department of CSE, ASET, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

In this chapter, we will come across different kinds of industries and how Internet of Things and blockchain technologies are applied to them. We commence with an overview about what an industry is and the nature of various industries, followed by knowledge about the technologies of IoT and blockchain. These technologies have facilitated advancement and ease in one’s day-to-day life, the industrial sector being one among many where its impact is prevalent notably. Further, incorporation of these technologies across various sectors of industry and their scope has been focused upon. The advancements brought about, especially in fields such as that of healthcare sector, have revolutionized the previously existing methods, helping us attain better care and improved life expectancy. Also, the scope of these technologies beyond the industrial sector has been discussed. These technologies have facilitated specialization, so much so that its positive imprint can clearly be seen onto the nation’s economy. This text on the whole allows the readers to attain a clear understanding and also unveils the great scope for further research and development offered by this sphere.

Keywords: IoT, Internet of Things, blockchain, technology, industry, smart devices

1.1 Introduction

Through the course of this chapter, we ...