Blockchain-Enabled IoV: Secure Communication and Trustworthy Decision-Making

The Internet of Vehicles (IoV) faces challenges maintaining communication security and reliable automated decisions. This paper introduces a decentralized framework comprising a primary layer for managing inter-vehicle communication and a sub-layer for securing intra-vehicle interactions. By implementing blockchain-based protocols like Blockchain-integrated Secure Authentication (BiSA) and Decentralized Blockchain Name Resolution (DBNR), the framework ensures secure, decentralized identity management and reliable data exchanges, thereby supporting safe and efficient autonomous vehicle operations. The paper concludes by proposing future work inspired by the prior art.