Evaluating the Security of Merkle Trees in the Internet of Things: An Analysis of Data Falsification Probabilities

arXiv:2404.12093v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Addressing the critical challenge of ensuring data integrity in decentralized systems, this paper delves into the underexplored area of data falsification probabilities within Merkle Trees, which are pivotal in blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. Despite their widespread use, a comprehensive understanding of the probabilistic aspects of data security in these structures remains a gap in current research. Our study aims to bridge this gap by developing a theoretical framework to calculate the probability …

analysis area arxiv blockchain challenge critical cs.cr data data integrity decentralized integrity internet internet of things iot merkle security systems technologies things trees