📢 New Publication Alert!
Excited to announce that our latest work, "5GaaS: DLT and Smart Contract-Based Network Slice Management in a Decentralized Marketplace", has been published in the 2024 International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM)! 🌐✨
In this paper, we propose the 5GaaS architecture, which integrates Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and smart contracts to enable a decentralized and transparent marketplace for 5G network slicing. This innovative approach addresses the challenges of multi-tenancy and dynamic resource management, allowing Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and service providers to orchestrate end-to-end slices efficiently. 🚀
Key highlights include:
- Leveraging blockchain for secure, transparent transactions and SLA enforcement.
- Implementation of a state channel paradigm for scalable payment and billing.
- Feasibility demonstrations on Ethereum testnets, showcasing cost-effectiveness and minimal latency.
This research paves the way for new business models in the 5G ecosystem, including crowdfunding and decentralized finance, fostering collaboration across stakeholders.
This research was made possible by the incredible collaboration with Alfonso Egio, Miguel Catalán Cid, and Shuaib Siddiqui from i2CAT Foundation, Spain; Leonardo Lossi from Nextworks, Italy; and Hélio Simeão from Ubiwhere, Portugal. A heartfelt thank you to my co-authors for their dedication and hard work on this project!
This research was based on the 5GaaS project and was funded by the XGain project under the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme.
Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/dYw7akpQ
Looking forward to your thoughts and discussions on how blockchain and smart contracts can redefine the future of 5G and beyond!
