Blockchain–Edge Computing Integration: A Comprehensive Review of Security, Trust Management, Dynamic Access Control, Resource Management, and Applications

Authors

  • Yazan Hasan Hasan Author
  • Khaldoun Adnan Faqi Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59992/IJSR.2026.v5n10p15

Keywords:

Edge Computing, Blockchain, Security, Access Control, and Trust Management

Abstract

This review examines research on the integration of Edge Computing and Blockchain, with a focus on how this integration can enhance security, trust, and decentralization while maintaining low latency and acceptable performance. The review covers integration architectures, smart contracts, identity management and access control, trust management, resource management and task offloading, as well as major applications in the Internet of Things, industrial and healthcare environments, smart cities, and connected vehicles. It also discusses key challenges related to limited edge resources, consensus latency, storage, scalability, and privacy. The literature indicates a shift toward lightweight, adaptive, and hybrid solutions that combine the processing speed of the edge with the trust and auditability of Blockchain, supported by smart contracts, suitable consensus mechanisms, sharding, and artificial intelligence to improve system efficiency.

Author Biographies

  • Yazan Hasan Hasan

    Masters Student, Computer and Automatic Control Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Latakia University (formerly Tishreen), Syria

  • Khaldoun Adnan Faqi

    Assistant Professor, Computer and Automatic Control Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Latakia University (formerly Tishreen), Syria

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Blockchain–Edge Computing Integration: A Comprehensive Review of Security, Trust Management, Dynamic Access Control, Resource Management, and Applications. (2026). The International Journal for Scientific Research, 5(10). https://doi.org/10.59992/IJSR.2026.v5n10p15