As one of the underlying technologies of the blockchain,the consensus algorithm plays a vital role in ensuring security and efficiency.As a consensus algorithm for the private blockchain,Raft has better performance th...As one of the underlying technologies of the blockchain,the consensus algorithm plays a vital role in ensuring security and efficiency.As a consensus algorithm for the private blockchain,Raft has better performance than the rest of the consensus algorithms,and it does not cause problems such as the concentrated hashing power,resource waste and fork.However,Raft can only be used in a non-byzantine environment with a small network size.In order to enable Raft to be used in a large-scale network with a certain number of byzantine nodes,this paper combines Raft and credit model to propose a Raft blockchain consensus algorithm based on credit model CRaft.In the node credit evaluation phase,RBF-based support vector machine is used as the anomaly detection method,and the node credit evaluation model is constructed.Then the Trust Nodes List(TNL)mechanism is introduced to make the consensus phase in a creditable network environment.Finally,the common node is synchronized to the consensus node to update the blockchain of the entire network.Experiments show that CRaft has better throughput and lower latency than the commonly used consortium blockchain consensus algorithm PBFT(Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance).展开更多
A distributed coordinated consensus problem for multiple networked Euler-Lagrange systems is studied. The communication between agents is subject to time delays, unknown parameters and nonlinear inputs, but only with ...A distributed coordinated consensus problem for multiple networked Euler-Lagrange systems is studied. The communication between agents is subject to time delays, unknown parameters and nonlinear inputs, but only with their states available for measurement. When the communication topology of the system is connected, an adaptive control algorithm with selfdelays and uncertainties is suggested to guarantee global full-state synchro-nization that the difference between the agent＇s positions and ve-locities asymptotically converges to zero. Moreover, the distributed sliding-mode law is given for chaotic systems with nonlinear inputs to compensate for the effects of nonlinearity. Finally, simulation results show the effectiveness of the proposed control algorithm.展开更多
Blockchain is a distributed public ledger that keeps track of all transactions that have ever taken place in the system. As a distributed ledger, a consensus mechanism is required to ensure all the transaction functio...Blockchain is a distributed public ledger that keeps track of all transactions that have ever taken place in the system. As a distributed ledger, a consensus mechanism is required to ensure all the transaction functions properly. In order to reach a consensus, it is critical to emphasize the importance of performance and efficiency. The use of the right consensus algorithm will significantly improve the efficiency of a blockchain application. This paper reviewed several types of consensus algorithms used in blockchain and discusses the idea of a new consensus algorithm that can improve the performance of consortium blockchain.展开更多
Edge computing devices are widely deployed.An important issue that arises is in that these devices suffer from security attacks.To deal with it,we turn to the blockchain technologies.The note in the alliance chain nee...Edge computing devices are widely deployed.An important issue that arises is in that these devices suffer from security attacks.To deal with it,we turn to the blockchain technologies.The note in the alliance chain need rules to limit write permissions.Alliance chain can provide security management functions,using these functions to meet the management between the members,certification,authorization,monitoring and auditing.This article mainly analyzes some requirements realization which applies to the alliance chain,and introduces a new consensus algorithm,generalized Legendre sequence(GLS)consensus algorithm,for alliance chain.GLS algorithms inherit the recognition and verification efficiency of binary sequence ciphers in computer communication and can solve a large number of nodes verification of key distribution issues.In the alliance chain,GLS consensus algorithm can complete node address hiding,automatic task sorting,task automatic grouping,task node scope confirmation,task address binding and stamp timestamp.Moreover,the GLS consensus algorithm increases the difficulty of network malicious attack.展开更多
Over the past era,subgraph mining from a large collection of graph database is a crucial problem.In addition,scalability is another big problem due to insufficient storage.There are several security challenges associa...Over the past era,subgraph mining from a large collection of graph database is a crucial problem.In addition,scalability is another big problem due to insufficient storage.There are several security challenges associated with subgraph mining in today’s on-demand system.To address this downside,our proposed work introduces a Blockchain-based Consensus algorithm for Authenticated query search in the Large-Scale Dynamic Graphs(BCCA-LSDG).The two-fold process is handled in the proposed BCCA-LSDG:graph indexing and authenticated query search(query processing).A blockchain-based reputation system is meant to maintain the trust blockchain and cloud server of the proposed architecture.To resolve the issues and provide safe big data transmission,the proposed technique also combines blockchain with a consensus algorithm architecture.Security of the big data is ensured by dividing the BC network into distinct networks,each with a restricted number of allowed entities,data kept in the cloud gate server,and data analysis in the blockchain.The consensus algorithm is crucial for maintaining the speed,performance and security of the blockchain.Then Dual Similarity based MapReduce helps in mapping and reducing the relevant subgraphs with the use of optimal feature sets.Finally,the graph index refinement process is undertaken to improve the query results.Concerning query error,fuzzy logic is used to refine the index of the graph dynamically.The proposed technique outperforms advanced methodologies in both blockchain and non-blockchain systems,and the combination of blockchain and subgraph provides a secure communication platform,according to the findings.展开更多
The PBFT (Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance, PBFT) consensus algorithm, which addressed the issue of malicious nodes sending error messages to disrupt the system operation in distributed systems, was challenging to ...The PBFT (Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance, PBFT) consensus algorithm, which addressed the issue of malicious nodes sending error messages to disrupt the system operation in distributed systems, was challenging to support massive network nodes, the common participation over all nodes in the consensus mechanism would lead to increased communication complexity, and the arbitrary selection of master nodes would also lead to inefficient consensus. This paper offered a PBFT consensus method (Role Division-based Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance, RD-PBFT) to address the above problems based on node role division. First, the nodes in the system voted with each other to divide the high reputation group and low reputation group, and determined the starting reputation value of the nodes. Then, the mobile node in the group was divided into roles according to the high reputation value, and a total of three roles were divided into consensus node, backup node, and supervisory node to reduce the number of nodes involved in the consensus process and reduced the complexity of communication. In addition, an adaptive method was used to select the master nodes in the consensus process, and an integer value was introduced to ensure the unpredictability and equality of the master node selection. Experimentally, it was verified that the algorithm has lower communication complexity and better decentralization characteristics compared with the PBFT consensus algorithm, which improved the efficiency of consensus.展开更多
This paper proposes an IoT-Fog-Cloud distributed consensus algorithm for solving the energy hub(EH)dispatch problem with packet-dropping communication links and some of EH elements'uncertainties.Every generating a...This paper proposes an IoT-Fog-Cloud distributed consensus algorithm for solving the energy hub(EH)dispatch problem with packet-dropping communication links and some of EH elements'uncertainties.Every generating and consumption unit in this algorithm is required to estimate total power generated,total load,and power mismatches.Energy node coordination is accomplished using a distributed approach.Such a distributed approach wins in work sharing,enduring a single link failure,effective decision-making,quickest convergence,and autonomy for global power nodes.The method works with all grid types in connected and islanded modes.Minimizing total operation cost and emissions while meeting total demand and system constraints are the most crucial contributions of this paper.Two case studies are applied to explain performance and effectiveness of the proposed algorithm with different packet loss scenarios.Under uncertainty,sensitivity of the system was evaluated.Results show mismatch between generated and consumed power is improved by 100%in the electricity grid,99.94%in heating grid,and 99.91%in gas grid.Also,total operating cost,total emissions,and emissions cost decreased by 8.6%,13.48%,and 18.73%,respectively.展开更多
Microgrids are networked control systems with multiple distributed generators(DGs).Microgrids are associated with many problems,such as communication delays,high sampling rates,and frequent controller updates,which ma...Microgrids are networked control systems with multiple distributed generators(DGs).Microgrids are associated with many problems,such as communication delays,high sampling rates,and frequent controller updates,which make it challenging to realize coordination control among the DGs.Therefore,finite-time consensus algorithms and event-triggered control methods are combined to propose a distributed coordination control method for microgrid systems.The DG in the microgrid system serves as an agent node in the control network,and a distributed secondary controller is designed using finite-time consensus algorithm,such that the frequency and voltage restoration control has a faster convergence time and better anti-interference performance.The event-triggered function was designed based on the state information of the agents.The controller exchanges the state information at the trigger instants.System stability is analyzed using the Lyapunov stability theory,and it is verified that the controller cannot exhibit the Zeno phenomenon in the event-triggered process.A simulation platform was developed in Matlab/Simulink to verify that the proposed control method can effectively reduce the frequency of controller updates during communication delays and the burden on the communication network.展开更多
The economic dispatch problem(EDP) of microgrids operating in both grid-connected and isolated modes within an energy internet framework is addressed in this paper. The multi-agent leader-following consensus algorithm...The economic dispatch problem(EDP) of microgrids operating in both grid-connected and isolated modes within an energy internet framework is addressed in this paper. The multi-agent leader-following consensus algorithm is employed to address the EDP of microgrids in grid-connected mode, while the push-pull algorithm with a fixed step size is introduced for the isolated mode. The proposed algorithm of isolated mode is proven to converge to the optimum when the interaction digraph of microgrids is strongly connected. A unified algorithmic framework is proposed to handle the two modes of operation of microgrids simultaneously, enabling our algorithm to achieve optimal power allocation and maintain the balance between power supply and demand in any mode and any mode switching. Due to the push-pull structure of the algorithm and the use of fixed step size,the proposed algorithm can better handle the case of unbalanced graphs, and the convergence speed is improved. It is documented that when the transmission topology is strongly connected and there is bi-directional communication between the energy router and its neighbors, the proposed algorithm in composite mode achieves economic dispatch even with arbitrary mode switching.Finally, we demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of our algorithm through numerical simulations.展开更多
A decentralized battery energy storage system(DBESS)is used for stabilizing power fluctuation in DC microgrids.Different state of charge(SoC)among various battery energy storage units(BESU)during operation will reduce...A decentralized battery energy storage system(DBESS)is used for stabilizing power fluctuation in DC microgrids.Different state of charge(SoC)among various battery energy storage units(BESU)during operation will reduce batteries’service life.A hierarchical distributed control method is proposed in this paper for SoC balancing and power control according to dispatching center requirement in DBESS.A consensus algorithm with pinning node is employed to allocate power among BESUs in the secondary control whereas in the primary control,the local controller of BESU adjusts output power according to the reference power from secondary control.Part of BESUs are selected to be pinning node for accepting command from dispatching center while other BESUs as following nodes which exchange output power and SoC information with the adjacent nodes through communication network.After calculating reference power of each BESU by adopting consensus algorithm,the power sharing in DBESS is achieved according to their respective SoC of BESUs.Meanwhile,the total output power of DBESS follows the varying requirements of dispatching center.The stability of DBESS is also improved because of having no center controller.The feasibility of the proposed control strategy is validated by simulation results.展开更多
In order to meet various challenges in the Internet of things(IoT),such as identity authentication,privacy preservation of distributed data and network security,the integration of blockchain and IoT became a new trend...In order to meet various challenges in the Internet of things(IoT),such as identity authentication,privacy preservation of distributed data and network security,the integration of blockchain and IoT became a new trend in recent years.As the key supporting technology of blockchain,the consensus algorithm is a hotspot of distributed system research.At present,the research direction of the consensus algorithm is mainly focused on improving throughput and reducing delay.However,when blockchain is applied to IoT scenario,the storage capacity of lightweight IoT devices is limited,and the normal operations of blockchain system cannot be guaranteed.To solve this problem,an improved version of Raft(Imp Raft)based on Raft and the storage compression consensus(SCC)algorithm is proposed,where initialization process and compression process are added into the flow of Raft.Moreover,the data validation process aims to ensure that blockchain data cannot be tampered with.It is obtained from experiments and analysis that the new proposed algorithm can effectively reduce the size of the blockchain and the storage burden of lightweight IoT devices.展开更多
The safe storage and sharing of medical data have promoted the development of the public medical field.At the same time,blockchain technology guarantees the safe storage and sharing of medical data.However,the consens...The safe storage and sharing of medical data have promoted the development of the public medical field.At the same time,blockchain technology guarantees the safe storage and sharing of medical data.However,the consensus algorithm in the current medical blockchain cannot meet the requirements of low delay and high throughput in the large-scale network,and the identity of the primary node is exposed and vulnerable to attack.Therefore,this paper proposes an efficient consensus algorithm for medical data storage and sharing based on a master–slave multi-chain of alliance chain(ECA_MDSS).Firstly,institutional nodes in the healthcare alliance chain are clustered according to geographical location and medical system structure to form a multi-zones network.The system adopts master–slave multi-chain architecture to ensure security,and each zone processes transactions in parallel to improve consensus efficiency.Secondly,the aggregation signature is used to improve the practical Byzantine fault-tolerant(PBFT)consensus to reduce the communication interaction of consensus in each zone.Finally,an efficient ring signature is used to ensure the anonymity and privacy of the primary node in each zone and to prevent adaptive attacks.Meanwhile,a trust model is introduced to evaluate the trust degree of the node to reduce the evil done by malicious nodes.The experimental results show that ECA_MDSS can effectively reduce communication overhead and consensus delay,improve transaction throughput,and enhance system scalability.展开更多
The advent of blockchain technology has transformed traditional methods of information exchange,shifting reliance from centralized data centers to decentralized frameworks.While blockchain’s decentralization and secu...The advent of blockchain technology has transformed traditional methods of information exchange,shifting reliance from centralized data centers to decentralized frameworks.While blockchain’s decentralization and security are strengths,traditional consensus mechanisms like Proof of Work(PoW)and Proof of Stake(PoS)face limitations in scalability.PoW achieves decentralization and security but struggles with scalability as transaction volumes grow,while PoS enhances scalability,but risks centralization due to monopolization by high-stake participants.Sharding,a recent advancement in blockchain technology,addresses scalability by partitioning the network into shards that process transactions independently,thereby improving throughput and reducing latency.However,cross-shard communication,essential for transactions involving multiple shards,introduces challenges in coordination and fault tolerance.This research introduces a shard-based hybrid consensus model,PoSW,which combines PoW and PoS to mitigate the limitations of both mechanisms.By integrating PoW’s fairness with PoS’s scalability in a shard-based blockchain,the proposed model addresses key issues of scalability and monopolization.We evaluate the model against state-of-the-art consensus algorithms,including Monoxide and Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance(PBFT).The results show that the proposed PoSW model reduces communication overhead compared to PBFT and improves resource utilization over Monoxide.In addition to performance gains,the security analysis demonstrates that the PoSW model provides robust defense against common blockchain attacks such as the 51%and Sybil attacks,etc.The proposed approach is particularly suited for applications like decentralized finance(DeFi)and supply chain management,which require both high scalability and robust security.The contributions of this research include the development of the PoSW hybrid consensus mechanism,its comparative evaluation with leading algorithms,and a thorough security analysis.These contributions represent a significant step forward in addressing blockchain’s scalability,fairness,and security challenges.展开更多
The blockchain trilemma—balancing decentralization,security,and scalability—remains a critical challenge in distributed ledger technology.Despite significant advancements,achieving all three attributes simultaneousl...The blockchain trilemma—balancing decentralization,security,and scalability—remains a critical challenge in distributed ledger technology.Despite significant advancements,achieving all three attributes simultaneously continues to elude most blockchain systems,often forcing trade-offs that limit their real-world applicability.This review paper synthesizes current research efforts aimed at resolving the trilemma,focusing on innovative consensus mechanisms,sharding techniques,layer-2 protocols,and hybrid architectural models.We critically analyze recent breakthroughs,including Directed Acyclic Graph(DAG)-based structures,cross-chain interoperability frameworks,and zero-knowledge proof(ZKP)enhancements,which aimto reconcile scalability with robust security and decentralization.Furthermore,we evaluate the trade-offs inherent in these approaches,highlighting their practical implications for enterprise adoption,decentralized finance(DeFi),and Web3 ecosystems.By mapping the evolving landscape of solutions,this review identifies gaps in currentmethodologies and proposes future research directions,such as adaptive consensus algorithms and artificial intelligence-driven(AI-driven)governance models.Our analysis underscores that while no universal solution exists,interdisciplinary innovations are progressively narrowing the trilemma’s constraints,paving the way for next-generation blockchain infrastructures.展开更多
With the increasing importance of supply chain transparency,blockchain-based data has emerged as a valuable and verifiable source for analyzing procurement transaction risks.This study extends the mathematical model a...With the increasing importance of supply chain transparency,blockchain-based data has emerged as a valuable and verifiable source for analyzing procurement transaction risks.This study extends the mathematical model and proof of‘the Overall Performance Characteristics of the Supply Chain’to encompass multiple variables within blockchain data.Utilizing graph theory,the model is further developed into a single-layer neural network,which serves as the foundation for constructing two multi-layer deep learning neural network models,Feedforward Neural Network(abbreviated as FNN)and Deep Clustering Network(abbreviated as DCN).Furthermore,this study retrieves corporate data from the Chunghwa Yellow Pages online resource and Taiwan Economic Journal database(abbreviated as TEJ).These data are then virtualized using‘the Metaverse Algorithm’,and the selected virtualized blockchain variables are utilized to train a neural network model for classification.The results demonstrate that a single-layer neural network model,leveraging blockchain data and employing the Proof of Relation algorithm(abbreviated as PoR)as the activation function,effectively identifies anomalous enterprises,which constitute 7.2%of the total sample,aligning with expectations.In contrast,the multi-layer neural network models,DCN and FNN,classify an excessively large proportion of enterprises as anomalous(ranging from one-fourth to one-third),which deviates from expectations.This indicates that deep learning may still be inadequate in effectively capturing or identifying malicious corporate behaviors associated with distortions in procurement transaction data.In other words,procurement transaction blockchain data possesses intrinsic value that cannot be replaced by artificial intelligence(abbreviated as AI).展开更多
We deal with a consensus control problem for a group of third order agents which are networked by digraphs.Assuming that the control input of each agent is constructed based on weighted difference between its states a...We deal with a consensus control problem for a group of third order agents which are networked by digraphs.Assuming that the control input of each agent is constructed based on weighted difference between its states and those of its neighbor agents, we aim to propose an algorithm on computing the weighting coefficients in the control input. The problem is reduced to designing Hurwitz polynomials with real or complex coefficients. We show that by using Hurwitz polynomials with complex coefficients, a necessary and sufficient condition can be obtained for designing the consensus algorithm. Since the condition is both necessary and sufficient, we provide a kind of parametrization for all the weighting coefficients achieving consensus. Moreover, the condition is a natural extension to second order consensus, and is reasonable and practical due to its comparatively decreased computation burden. The result is also extended to the case where communication delay exists in the control input.展开更多
Multiple unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)cooperative operation is the main form for UAVs fighting in battlefield,and multi-UAV mission rendezvous is the premise of cooperative reconnaissance and attack missions.We propo...Multiple unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)cooperative operation is the main form for UAVs fighting in battlefield,and multi-UAV mission rendezvous is the premise of cooperative reconnaissance and attack missions.We propose a rendezvous control strategy,which divides the rendezvous process into two parts:The loose formation rendezvous and the close formation rendezvous.In the first stage,UAVs are supposed to reach the specific target locations simultaneously and form a loose formation.A distributed control strategy based on first-order consensus algorithm is presented to achieve this goal.Then the second stage is designed based on the second-order consensus algorithm to complete the transition from the loose formation to the close formation.This process needs the speeds and heading angles of UAVs to reach an agreement.Besides,control algorithms with a virtual leader are proposed,by which the formation states can reach a specific value.Finally,simulation results show that the control algorithms are capable of realizing the mission rendezvous of multi-UAV and the consistence of UAVs′final states,which verify the effectiveness and feasibility of the designed control strategy.展开更多
Using graph theory, matrix theory, adaptive control, fuzzy logic systems and other tools, this paper studies the leader-follower global consensus of two kinds of stochastic uncertain nonlinear multi-agent systems(MAS)...Using graph theory, matrix theory, adaptive control, fuzzy logic systems and other tools, this paper studies the leader-follower global consensus of two kinds of stochastic uncertain nonlinear multi-agent systems(MAS). Firstly, the fuzzy logic systems replaces the feedback compensator as the feedforward compensator to describe the uncertain nonlinear dynamics. Secondly, based on the network topology, all followers are divided into two categories: One is the followers who can obtain the leader signal, and the other is the follower who cannot obtain the leader signal. Thirdly, based on the adaptive control method, distributed control protocols are designed for the two types of followers. Fourthly, based on matrix theory and stochastic Lyapunov stability theory, the stability of the closed-loop systems is analyzed. Finally, three simulation examples are given to verify the effectiveness of the proposed control algorithms.展开更多
Time synchronization is one of the base techniques in wireless sensor networks(WSNs).This paper proposes a novel time synchronization protocol which is a robust consensusbased algorithm in the existence of transmissio...Time synchronization is one of the base techniques in wireless sensor networks(WSNs).This paper proposes a novel time synchronization protocol which is a robust consensusbased algorithm in the existence of transmission delay and packet loss.It compensates for transmission delay and packet loss firstly,and then,estimates clock skew and clock offset in two steps.Simulation and experiment results show that the proposed protocol can keep synchronization error below 2μs in the grid network of 10 nodes or the random network of 90 nodes.Moreover,the synchronization accuracy in the proposed protocol can keep constant when the WSN works up to a month.展开更多
Blockchain technology has garnered significant attention from global organizations and researchers due to its potential as a solution for centralized system challenges.Concurrently,the Internet of Things(IoT)has revol...Blockchain technology has garnered significant attention from global organizations and researchers due to its potential as a solution for centralized system challenges.Concurrently,the Internet of Things(IoT)has revolutionized the Fourth Industrial Revolution by enabling interconnected devices to offer innovative services,ultimately enhancing human lives.This paper presents a new approach utilizing lightweight blockchain technology,effectively reducing the computational burden typically associated with conventional blockchain systems.By integrating this lightweight blockchain with IoT systems,substantial reductions in implementation time and computational complexity can be achieved.Moreover,the paper proposes the utilization of the Okamoto Uchiyama encryption algorithm,renowned for its homomorphic characteristics,to reinforce the privacy and security of IoT-generated data.The integration of homomorphic encryption and blockchain technology establishes a secure and decentralized platformfor storing and analyzing sensitive data of the supply chain data.This platformfacilitates the development of some business models and empowers decentralized applications to perform computations on encrypted data while maintaining data privacy.The results validate the robust security of the proposed system,comparable to standard blockchain implementations,leveraging the distinctive homomorphic attributes of the Okamoto Uchiyama algorithm and the lightweight blockchain paradigm.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61672297)。
文摘As one of the underlying technologies of the blockchain,the consensus algorithm plays a vital role in ensuring security and efficiency.As a consensus algorithm for the private blockchain,Raft has better performance than the rest of the consensus algorithms,and it does not cause problems such as the concentrated hashing power,resource waste and fork.However,Raft can only be used in a non-byzantine environment with a small network size.In order to enable Raft to be used in a large-scale network with a certain number of byzantine nodes,this paper combines Raft and credit model to propose a Raft blockchain consensus algorithm based on credit model CRaft.In the node credit evaluation phase,RBF-based support vector machine is used as the anomaly detection method,and the node credit evaluation model is constructed.Then the Trust Nodes List(TNL)mechanism is introduced to make the consensus phase in a creditable network environment.Finally,the common node is synchronized to the consensus node to update the blockchain of the entire network.Experiments show that CRaft has better throughput and lower latency than the commonly used consortium blockchain consensus algorithm PBFT(Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance).
基金supported by the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China (60974146)
文摘A distributed coordinated consensus problem for multiple networked Euler-Lagrange systems is studied. The communication between agents is subject to time delays, unknown parameters and nonlinear inputs, but only with their states available for measurement. When the communication topology of the system is connected, an adaptive control algorithm with selfdelays and uncertainties is suggested to guarantee global full-state synchro-nization that the difference between the agent＇s positions and ve-locities asymptotically converges to zero. Moreover, the distributed sliding-mode law is given for chaotic systems with nonlinear inputs to compensate for the effects of nonlinearity. Finally, simulation results show the effectiveness of the proposed control algorithm.
文摘Blockchain is a distributed public ledger that keeps track of all transactions that have ever taken place in the system. As a distributed ledger, a consensus mechanism is required to ensure all the transaction functions properly. In order to reach a consensus, it is critical to emphasize the importance of performance and efficiency. The use of the right consensus algorithm will significantly improve the efficiency of a blockchain application. This paper reviewed several types of consensus algorithms used in blockchain and discusses the idea of a new consensus algorithm that can improve the performance of consortium blockchain.
基金We gratefully acknowledge anonymous reviewers who read drafts and made many helpful suggestions.This work is supported by the National Key Research and Development Program No.2018YFC0807002.
文摘Edge computing devices are widely deployed.An important issue that arises is in that these devices suffer from security attacks.To deal with it,we turn to the blockchain technologies.The note in the alliance chain need rules to limit write permissions.Alliance chain can provide security management functions,using these functions to meet the management between the members,certification,authorization,monitoring and auditing.This article mainly analyzes some requirements realization which applies to the alliance chain,and introduces a new consensus algorithm,generalized Legendre sequence(GLS)consensus algorithm,for alliance chain.GLS algorithms inherit the recognition and verification efficiency of binary sequence ciphers in computer communication and can solve a large number of nodes verification of key distribution issues.In the alliance chain,GLS consensus algorithm can complete node address hiding,automatic task sorting,task automatic grouping,task node scope confirmation,task address binding and stamp timestamp.Moreover,the GLS consensus algorithm increases the difficulty of network malicious attack.
文摘Over the past era,subgraph mining from a large collection of graph database is a crucial problem.In addition,scalability is another big problem due to insufficient storage.There are several security challenges associated with subgraph mining in today’s on-demand system.To address this downside,our proposed work introduces a Blockchain-based Consensus algorithm for Authenticated query search in the Large-Scale Dynamic Graphs(BCCA-LSDG).The two-fold process is handled in the proposed BCCA-LSDG:graph indexing and authenticated query search(query processing).A blockchain-based reputation system is meant to maintain the trust blockchain and cloud server of the proposed architecture.To resolve the issues and provide safe big data transmission,the proposed technique also combines blockchain with a consensus algorithm architecture.Security of the big data is ensured by dividing the BC network into distinct networks,each with a restricted number of allowed entities,data kept in the cloud gate server,and data analysis in the blockchain.The consensus algorithm is crucial for maintaining the speed,performance and security of the blockchain.Then Dual Similarity based MapReduce helps in mapping and reducing the relevant subgraphs with the use of optimal feature sets.Finally,the graph index refinement process is undertaken to improve the query results.Concerning query error,fuzzy logic is used to refine the index of the graph dynamically.The proposed technique outperforms advanced methodologies in both blockchain and non-blockchain systems,and the combination of blockchain and subgraph provides a secure communication platform,according to the findings.
文摘The PBFT (Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance, PBFT) consensus algorithm, which addressed the issue of malicious nodes sending error messages to disrupt the system operation in distributed systems, was challenging to support massive network nodes, the common participation over all nodes in the consensus mechanism would lead to increased communication complexity, and the arbitrary selection of master nodes would also lead to inefficient consensus. This paper offered a PBFT consensus method (Role Division-based Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance, RD-PBFT) to address the above problems based on node role division. First, the nodes in the system voted with each other to divide the high reputation group and low reputation group, and determined the starting reputation value of the nodes. Then, the mobile node in the group was divided into roles according to the high reputation value, and a total of three roles were divided into consensus node, backup node, and supervisory node to reduce the number of nodes involved in the consensus process and reduced the complexity of communication. In addition, an adaptive method was used to select the master nodes in the consensus process, and an integer value was introduced to ensure the unpredictability and equality of the master node selection. Experimentally, it was verified that the algorithm has lower communication complexity and better decentralization characteristics compared with the PBFT consensus algorithm, which improved the efficiency of consensus.
文摘This paper proposes an IoT-Fog-Cloud distributed consensus algorithm for solving the energy hub(EH)dispatch problem with packet-dropping communication links and some of EH elements'uncertainties.Every generating and consumption unit in this algorithm is required to estimate total power generated,total load,and power mismatches.Energy node coordination is accomplished using a distributed approach.Such a distributed approach wins in work sharing,enduring a single link failure,effective decision-making,quickest convergence,and autonomy for global power nodes.The method works with all grid types in connected and islanded modes.Minimizing total operation cost and emissions while meeting total demand and system constraints are the most crucial contributions of this paper.Two case studies are applied to explain performance and effectiveness of the proposed algorithm with different packet loss scenarios.Under uncertainty,sensitivity of the system was evaluated.Results show mismatch between generated and consumed power is improved by 100%in the electricity grid,99.94%in heating grid,and 99.91%in gas grid.Also,total operating cost,total emissions,and emissions cost decreased by 8.6%,13.48%,and 18.73%,respectively.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(62063016).
文摘Microgrids are networked control systems with multiple distributed generators(DGs).Microgrids are associated with many problems,such as communication delays,high sampling rates,and frequent controller updates,which make it challenging to realize coordination control among the DGs.Therefore,finite-time consensus algorithms and event-triggered control methods are combined to propose a distributed coordination control method for microgrid systems.The DG in the microgrid system serves as an agent node in the control network,and a distributed secondary controller is designed using finite-time consensus algorithm,such that the frequency and voltage restoration control has a faster convergence time and better anti-interference performance.The event-triggered function was designed based on the state information of the agents.The controller exchanges the state information at the trigger instants.System stability is analyzed using the Lyapunov stability theory,and it is verified that the controller cannot exhibit the Zeno phenomenon in the event-triggered process.A simulation platform was developed in Matlab/Simulink to verify that the proposed control method can effectively reduce the frequency of controller updates during communication delays and the burden on the communication network.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62103203)
文摘The economic dispatch problem(EDP) of microgrids operating in both grid-connected and isolated modes within an energy internet framework is addressed in this paper. The multi-agent leader-following consensus algorithm is employed to address the EDP of microgrids in grid-connected mode, while the push-pull algorithm with a fixed step size is introduced for the isolated mode. The proposed algorithm of isolated mode is proven to converge to the optimum when the interaction digraph of microgrids is strongly connected. A unified algorithmic framework is proposed to handle the two modes of operation of microgrids simultaneously, enabling our algorithm to achieve optimal power allocation and maintain the balance between power supply and demand in any mode and any mode switching. Due to the push-pull structure of the algorithm and the use of fixed step size,the proposed algorithm can better handle the case of unbalanced graphs, and the convergence speed is improved. It is documented that when the transmission topology is strongly connected and there is bi-directional communication between the energy router and its neighbors, the proposed algorithm in composite mode achieves economic dispatch even with arbitrary mode switching.Finally, we demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of our algorithm through numerical simulations.
基金The part of establishing DBESS model was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(61473238,51407146)the primary droop control analysis got support of Sichuan Provincial Youth Science and Technology Fund(2015JQ0016)the part of distributed consensus algorithm was supported by Doctoral Innovation Funds of Southwest Jiaotong University(D-CX201714).
文摘A decentralized battery energy storage system(DBESS)is used for stabilizing power fluctuation in DC microgrids.Different state of charge(SoC)among various battery energy storage units(BESU)during operation will reduce batteries’service life.A hierarchical distributed control method is proposed in this paper for SoC balancing and power control according to dispatching center requirement in DBESS.A consensus algorithm with pinning node is employed to allocate power among BESUs in the secondary control whereas in the primary control,the local controller of BESU adjusts output power according to the reference power from secondary control.Part of BESUs are selected to be pinning node for accepting command from dispatching center while other BESUs as following nodes which exchange output power and SoC information with the adjacent nodes through communication network.After calculating reference power of each BESU by adopting consensus algorithm,the power sharing in DBESS is achieved according to their respective SoC of BESUs.Meanwhile,the total output power of DBESS follows the varying requirements of dispatching center.The stability of DBESS is also improved because of having no center controller.The feasibility of the proposed control strategy is validated by simulation results.
基金This work was supported by the Internet of Things Project in the China South-to-North Water Diversion(46007013201702).
文摘In order to meet various challenges in the Internet of things(IoT),such as identity authentication,privacy preservation of distributed data and network security,the integration of blockchain and IoT became a new trend in recent years.As the key supporting technology of blockchain,the consensus algorithm is a hotspot of distributed system research.At present,the research direction of the consensus algorithm is mainly focused on improving throughput and reducing delay.However,when blockchain is applied to IoT scenario,the storage capacity of lightweight IoT devices is limited,and the normal operations of blockchain system cannot be guaranteed.To solve this problem,an improved version of Raft(Imp Raft)based on Raft and the storage compression consensus(SCC)algorithm is proposed,where initialization process and compression process are added into the flow of Raft.Moreover,the data validation process aims to ensure that blockchain data cannot be tampered with.It is obtained from experiments and analysis that the new proposed algorithm can effectively reduce the size of the blockchain and the storage burden of lightweight IoT devices.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61871466).
文摘The safe storage and sharing of medical data have promoted the development of the public medical field.At the same time,blockchain technology guarantees the safe storage and sharing of medical data.However,the consensus algorithm in the current medical blockchain cannot meet the requirements of low delay and high throughput in the large-scale network,and the identity of the primary node is exposed and vulnerable to attack.Therefore,this paper proposes an efficient consensus algorithm for medical data storage and sharing based on a master–slave multi-chain of alliance chain(ECA_MDSS).Firstly,institutional nodes in the healthcare alliance chain are clustered according to geographical location and medical system structure to form a multi-zones network.The system adopts master–slave multi-chain architecture to ensure security,and each zone processes transactions in parallel to improve consensus efficiency.Secondly,the aggregation signature is used to improve the practical Byzantine fault-tolerant(PBFT)consensus to reduce the communication interaction of consensus in each zone.Finally,an efficient ring signature is used to ensure the anonymity and privacy of the primary node in each zone and to prevent adaptive attacks.Meanwhile,a trust model is introduced to evaluate the trust degree of the node to reduce the evil done by malicious nodes.The experimental results show that ECA_MDSS can effectively reduce communication overhead and consensus delay,improve transaction throughput,and enhance system scalability.
文摘The advent of blockchain technology has transformed traditional methods of information exchange,shifting reliance from centralized data centers to decentralized frameworks.While blockchain’s decentralization and security are strengths,traditional consensus mechanisms like Proof of Work(PoW)and Proof of Stake(PoS)face limitations in scalability.PoW achieves decentralization and security but struggles with scalability as transaction volumes grow,while PoS enhances scalability,but risks centralization due to monopolization by high-stake participants.Sharding,a recent advancement in blockchain technology,addresses scalability by partitioning the network into shards that process transactions independently,thereby improving throughput and reducing latency.However,cross-shard communication,essential for transactions involving multiple shards,introduces challenges in coordination and fault tolerance.This research introduces a shard-based hybrid consensus model,PoSW,which combines PoW and PoS to mitigate the limitations of both mechanisms.By integrating PoW’s fairness with PoS’s scalability in a shard-based blockchain,the proposed model addresses key issues of scalability and monopolization.We evaluate the model against state-of-the-art consensus algorithms,including Monoxide and Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance(PBFT).The results show that the proposed PoSW model reduces communication overhead compared to PBFT and improves resource utilization over Monoxide.In addition to performance gains,the security analysis demonstrates that the PoSW model provides robust defense against common blockchain attacks such as the 51%and Sybil attacks,etc.The proposed approach is particularly suited for applications like decentralized finance(DeFi)and supply chain management,which require both high scalability and robust security.The contributions of this research include the development of the PoSW hybrid consensus mechanism,its comparative evaluation with leading algorithms,and a thorough security analysis.These contributions represent a significant step forward in addressing blockchain’s scalability,fairness,and security challenges.
文摘The blockchain trilemma—balancing decentralization,security,and scalability—remains a critical challenge in distributed ledger technology.Despite significant advancements,achieving all three attributes simultaneously continues to elude most blockchain systems,often forcing trade-offs that limit their real-world applicability.This review paper synthesizes current research efforts aimed at resolving the trilemma,focusing on innovative consensus mechanisms,sharding techniques,layer-2 protocols,and hybrid architectural models.We critically analyze recent breakthroughs,including Directed Acyclic Graph(DAG)-based structures,cross-chain interoperability frameworks,and zero-knowledge proof(ZKP)enhancements,which aimto reconcile scalability with robust security and decentralization.Furthermore,we evaluate the trade-offs inherent in these approaches,highlighting their practical implications for enterprise adoption,decentralized finance(DeFi),and Web3 ecosystems.By mapping the evolving landscape of solutions,this review identifies gaps in currentmethodologies and proposes future research directions,such as adaptive consensus algorithms and artificial intelligence-driven(AI-driven)governance models.Our analysis underscores that while no universal solution exists,interdisciplinary innovations are progressively narrowing the trilemma’s constraints,paving the way for next-generation blockchain infrastructures.
文摘With the increasing importance of supply chain transparency,blockchain-based data has emerged as a valuable and verifiable source for analyzing procurement transaction risks.This study extends the mathematical model and proof of‘the Overall Performance Characteristics of the Supply Chain’to encompass multiple variables within blockchain data.Utilizing graph theory,the model is further developed into a single-layer neural network,which serves as the foundation for constructing two multi-layer deep learning neural network models,Feedforward Neural Network(abbreviated as FNN)and Deep Clustering Network(abbreviated as DCN).Furthermore,this study retrieves corporate data from the Chunghwa Yellow Pages online resource and Taiwan Economic Journal database(abbreviated as TEJ).These data are then virtualized using‘the Metaverse Algorithm’,and the selected virtualized blockchain variables are utilized to train a neural network model for classification.The results demonstrate that a single-layer neural network model,leveraging blockchain data and employing the Proof of Relation algorithm(abbreviated as PoR)as the activation function,effectively identifies anomalous enterprises,which constitute 7.2%of the total sample,aligning with expectations.In contrast,the multi-layer neural network models,DCN and FNN,classify an excessively large proportion of enterprises as anomalous(ranging from one-fourth to one-third),which deviates from expectations.This indicates that deep learning may still be inadequate in effectively capturing or identifying malicious corporate behaviors associated with distortions in procurement transaction data.In other words,procurement transaction blockchain data possesses intrinsic value that cannot be replaced by artificial intelligence(abbreviated as AI).
基金supported by Japan Ministry of Education,Sciences and Culture(C21560471)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61603268)+1 种基金the Research Project Supported by Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(2015-044)the Fundamental Research Project of Shanxi Province(2015021085)
文摘We deal with a consensus control problem for a group of third order agents which are networked by digraphs.Assuming that the control input of each agent is constructed based on weighted difference between its states and those of its neighbor agents, we aim to propose an algorithm on computing the weighting coefficients in the control input. The problem is reduced to designing Hurwitz polynomials with real or complex coefficients. We show that by using Hurwitz polynomials with complex coefficients, a necessary and sufficient condition can be obtained for designing the consensus algorithm. Since the condition is both necessary and sufficient, we provide a kind of parametrization for all the weighting coefficients achieving consensus. Moreover, the condition is a natural extension to second order consensus, and is reasonable and practical due to its comparatively decreased computation burden. The result is also extended to the case where communication delay exists in the control input.
基金jointly granted by the Science and Technology on Avionics Integration Laboratorythe Aeronautical Science Foundation(2016ZC15008)
文摘Multiple unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs)cooperative operation is the main form for UAVs fighting in battlefield,and multi-UAV mission rendezvous is the premise of cooperative reconnaissance and attack missions.We propose a rendezvous control strategy,which divides the rendezvous process into two parts:The loose formation rendezvous and the close formation rendezvous.In the first stage,UAVs are supposed to reach the specific target locations simultaneously and form a loose formation.A distributed control strategy based on first-order consensus algorithm is presented to achieve this goal.Then the second stage is designed based on the second-order consensus algorithm to complete the transition from the loose formation to the close formation.This process needs the speeds and heading angles of UAVs to reach an agreement.Besides,control algorithms with a virtual leader are proposed,by which the formation states can reach a specific value.Finally,simulation results show that the control algorithms are capable of realizing the mission rendezvous of multi-UAV and the consistence of UAVs′final states,which verify the effectiveness and feasibility of the designed control strategy.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61573013)。
文摘Using graph theory, matrix theory, adaptive control, fuzzy logic systems and other tools, this paper studies the leader-follower global consensus of two kinds of stochastic uncertain nonlinear multi-agent systems(MAS). Firstly, the fuzzy logic systems replaces the feedback compensator as the feedforward compensator to describe the uncertain nonlinear dynamics. Secondly, based on the network topology, all followers are divided into two categories: One is the followers who can obtain the leader signal, and the other is the follower who cannot obtain the leader signal. Thirdly, based on the adaptive control method, distributed control protocols are designed for the two types of followers. Fourthly, based on matrix theory and stochastic Lyapunov stability theory, the stability of the closed-loop systems is analyzed. Finally, three simulation examples are given to verify the effectiveness of the proposed control algorithms.
文摘Time synchronization is one of the base techniques in wireless sensor networks(WSNs).This paper proposes a novel time synchronization protocol which is a robust consensusbased algorithm in the existence of transmission delay and packet loss.It compensates for transmission delay and packet loss firstly,and then,estimates clock skew and clock offset in two steps.Simulation and experiment results show that the proposed protocol can keep synchronization error below 2μs in the grid network of 10 nodes or the random network of 90 nodes.Moreover,the synchronization accuracy in the proposed protocol can keep constant when the WSN works up to a month.
文摘Blockchain technology has garnered significant attention from global organizations and researchers due to its potential as a solution for centralized system challenges.Concurrently,the Internet of Things(IoT)has revolutionized the Fourth Industrial Revolution by enabling interconnected devices to offer innovative services,ultimately enhancing human lives.This paper presents a new approach utilizing lightweight blockchain technology,effectively reducing the computational burden typically associated with conventional blockchain systems.By integrating this lightweight blockchain with IoT systems,substantial reductions in implementation time and computational complexity can be achieved.Moreover,the paper proposes the utilization of the Okamoto Uchiyama encryption algorithm,renowned for its homomorphic characteristics,to reinforce the privacy and security of IoT-generated data.The integration of homomorphic encryption and blockchain technology establishes a secure and decentralized platformfor storing and analyzing sensitive data of the supply chain data.This platformfacilitates the development of some business models and empowers decentralized applications to perform computations on encrypted data while maintaining data privacy.The results validate the robust security of the proposed system,comparable to standard blockchain implementations,leveraging the distinctive homomorphic attributes of the Okamoto Uchiyama algorithm and the lightweight blockchain paradigm.
