Blockchain Mesh Network Routing Without Central Authority
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mesh networks require Internet access or a central authority for content access, limiting adaptability and flexibility, especially in areas with restricted Internet availability.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a blockchain-based system within the mesh network allows nodes to store and route content without central authority oversight, enabling decentralized access and payment for content through cryptocurrency transactions, even without full Internet connectivity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a central authority oversees the mesh network, then network control and management are improved, but network adaptability and flexibility are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the central authority function from the mesh network by implementing a decentralized blockchain-based routing system. Nodes independently maintain routing tables and perform cryptographic verification of routes without requiring centralized control, thereby eliminating the contradiction between control reliability and network flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The routing functionality is segmented and distributed across multiple nodes in the mesh network. Each node independently maintains its own routing table and performs verification, transforming the centralized control model into a distributed autonomous system that achieves both reliability and adaptability.
2Reliability
If full Internet access is required for content access, then content availability is improved, but network accessibility in restricted areas is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The blockchain acts as an intermediary layer that enables content routing within the mesh network without requiring external Internet access. Nodes verify routes and exchange content through cryptographic protocols embedded in the blockchain, serving as a self-contained mediation system that resolves the contradiction between content availability and accessibility in restricted areas.
Solution Approach 2:
The mesh network implements self-service routing where nodes independently verify routes, exchange content, and maintain routing tables using blockchain technology. This autonomous operation eliminates dependency on external Internet infrastructure, achieving both content availability and accessibility in isolated environments.
3Reliability
If Internet access is limited to a few nodes, then network security is improved, but content access flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Security verification is implemented at the local node level through cryptographic protocols. Each node independently verifies routes and content exchanges using digital signatures and hash functions, rather than relying on centralized Internet access control. This localized security approach enables flexible content access while maintaining security standards.
Data Source
AI summary
Techniques for routing to content within a mesh network based on a blockchain are provided. An electronic device can receive data from a mesh network to establish the device as a node on the mesh network. The established node can generate a cryptocurrency wallet that can be loaded with an amount of cryptocurrency. A blockchain can store searchable transactions related to content stored within the mesh network. The established node can search the blockchain to locate content and can transmit a request for certain content. The established node may issue a payment to a node hosting the requested content and/or to any intermediate nodes facilitating the established node's access to the content.