Enhancing Security and Scalability in Blockchain Networks


EOI: 10.11242/viva-tech.01.05.001

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Prof. Krutika Vartak , Shubham Singh , Satyam Tiwari ,"Enhancing Security and Scalability in Blockchain Networks", VIVA-IJRI Volume 1, Issue 7, Article 1, pp. 1-14, 2023. Published by Master of Computer Application Department, VIVA Institute of Technology, Virar, India.

Abstract

Blockchain technology is a revolutionary innovation that enables decentralized, secure, and scalable transactions and applications. However, blockchain also faces significant challenges in terms of security, privacy, and scalability, which limit its potential and adoption. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive review of the existing literature on blockchain security and scalability issues and solutions. We also propose some novel solutions based on dynamic sharding, optimized consensus protocols, and interoperability frameworks. We evaluate the performance and feasibility of our proposed solutions and compare them with the state-of-the-art approaches. We conclude with some open research questions and future directions for enhancing security and scalability in blockchain networks.

Keywords

Blockchain, Consensus, Interoperability. Scalability, Security, Sharding

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