Fuzzychain-edge: A novel Fuzzy logic-based adaptive Access control model for Blockchain in Edge Computing

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2601.10105v1
• Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:23:43 GMT
• Title: Fuzzychain-edge: A novel Fuzzy logic-based adaptive Access control model for Blockchain in Edge Computing
• Authors: Khushbakht Farooq, Muhammad Ibrahim, Irsa Manzoor, Mukhtaj Khan, Wei Song,
• Abstract summary: This research contributes significantly to advancing privacy-preserving, secure, and traceable solutions in IoT environments.<n>It lays the groundwork for future innovations in decentralized technologies and their applications in critical domains such as healthcare and beyond.
• Score: 3.542991606199518
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: The rapid integration of IoT with edge computing has revolutionized various domains, particularly healthcare, by enabling real-time data sharing, remote monitoring, and decision-making. However, it introduces critical challenges, including data privacy breaches, security vulnerabilities, especially in environments dealing with sensitive information. Traditional access control mechanisms and centralized security systems do not address these issues, leaving IoT environments exposed to unauthorized access and data misuse. This research proposes Fuzzychain-edge, a novel Fuzzy logic-based adaptive Access control model for Blockchain in Edge Computing framework designed to overcome these limitations by incorporating Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs), fuzzy logic, and smart contracts. ZKPs secure sensitive data during access control processes by enabling verification without revealing confidential details, thereby ensuring user privacy. Fuzzy logic facilitates adaptive, context-aware decision-making for access control by dynamically evaluating parameters such as data sensitivity, trust levels, and user roles. Blockchain technology, with its decentralized and immutable architecture, ensures transparency, traceability, and accountability using smart contracts that automate access control processes. The proposed framework addresses key challenges by enhancing security, reducing the likelihood of unauthorized access, and providing a transparent audit trail of data transactions. Expected outcomes include improved data privacy, accuracy in access control, and increased user trust in IoT systems. This research contributes significantly to advancing privacy-preserving, secure, and traceable solutions in IoT environments, laying the groundwork for future innovations in decentralized technologies and their applications in critical domains such as healthcare and beyond.

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