FL-BEE-QAFO: federated learning blockchain enhanced IoT framework for autonomous device communication and data integrity using quantum adaptive firefly optimization
摘要
The exponential expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) has fueled the demand for secure, scalable, and privacy-preserving architectures that can support autonomous communication and intelligent decision-making at the network edge. Traditional centralized IoT systems suffer from latency, single points of failure, and data privacy challenges. To address these limitations, we propose FL-BEE (Federated Learning–Blockchain Enhanced Edge Ecosystem), a novel multi-layered framework that integrates Federated Learning, Blockchain, IPFS (interplanetary file system), and Apache Kafka to enable decentralized, secure, and intelligent collaboration among heterogeneous IoT devices. FL-BEE supports privacy-aware model training without raw data exchange, tamper-proof update tracking via blockchain, decentralized storage through IPFS, and adaptive control of model compression and update frequency using a Quantum Adaptive Firefly Optimization (QAFO) algorithm. The framework further ensures robust authentication via JWT (JSON web token) and PKI (public key infrastructure) mechanisms. Experimental results demonstrate significant improvements in classification accuracy (98.5%), latency (95 ms), energy efficiency, and blockchain performance (110 TX/sec), surpassing conventional and federated approaches.