Distributed blockchain assisted secure data aggregation scheme for risk-aware zone-based MANET

Abstract This research work proposes a Distributed Blockchain-Assisted Secure Data Aggregation (Block-DSD) technique for MANETs, ensuring high security and energy efficiency in disaster management scenarios. A Zone-based Clustering Approach (ZCA) is employed to segment the network into secure zones,...

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Main Authors: V R. Sugumaran, E. Dinesh, R. Ramya, Elangovan Muniyandy
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-03-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-92656-8
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description Abstract This research work proposes a Distributed Blockchain-Assisted Secure Data Aggregation (Block-DSD) technique for MANETs, ensuring high security and energy efficiency in disaster management scenarios. A Zone-based Clustering Approach (ZCA) is employed to segment the network into secure zones, with optimal Cluster Heads (CHs) selected using the Artificial Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS). Data aggregation is secured through a Two-Step Secure (STS) method and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), while optimal routing is achieved using the Improved Elephant Herd Optimization (IEHO) algorithm. Simulations using ns-3.25 demonstrate a 97% Packet Delivery Ratio (PDR), 20% lower energy consumption compared to existing methods, and minimal latency of 0.0012 s for emergency data, validating the proposed framework’s efficiency and robustness in dynamic MANET environments.
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spelling doaj-art-34daf0bcca434f2dae163bf2a2baf1962025-08-20T01:57:45ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-03-0115112110.1038/s41598-025-92656-8Distributed blockchain assisted secure data aggregation scheme for risk-aware zone-based MANETV R. Sugumaran0E. Dinesh1R. Ramya2Elangovan Muniyandy3Department of Computer Science and Engineering, E.G.S. Pillay Engineering CollegeDepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, M.Kumarasamy College of EngineeringDepartment Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, St. Joseph’S College of EngineeringDepartment of Biosciences, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical SciencesAbstract This research work proposes a Distributed Blockchain-Assisted Secure Data Aggregation (Block-DSD) technique for MANETs, ensuring high security and energy efficiency in disaster management scenarios. A Zone-based Clustering Approach (ZCA) is employed to segment the network into secure zones, with optimal Cluster Heads (CHs) selected using the Artificial Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS). Data aggregation is secured through a Two-Step Secure (STS) method and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), while optimal routing is achieved using the Improved Elephant Herd Optimization (IEHO) algorithm. Simulations using ns-3.25 demonstrate a 97% Packet Delivery Ratio (PDR), 20% lower energy consumption compared to existing methods, and minimal latency of 0.0012 s for emergency data, validating the proposed framework’s efficiency and robustness in dynamic MANET environments.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-92656-8MANETQoSBlock-DSDData aggregation
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title Distributed blockchain assisted secure data aggregation scheme for risk-aware zone-based MANET
title_full Distributed blockchain assisted secure data aggregation scheme for risk-aware zone-based MANET
title_fullStr Distributed blockchain assisted secure data aggregation scheme for risk-aware zone-based MANET
title_full_unstemmed Distributed blockchain assisted secure data aggregation scheme for risk-aware zone-based MANET
title_short Distributed blockchain assisted secure data aggregation scheme for risk-aware zone-based MANET
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url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-92656-8
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