Performance Analysis of a Blockchain-Enabled Adaptive Routing Strategy for Mobile Producer Handoff in Multihomed Named Data Networking
Hassan Adam1, Yusuf Ayuba2, Aliyu Musa Kida3, Wunukhen Shehu Awudu4, Muhmammed Zaharadeen Ahmed5, Aisha Hassan Abdalla Hashim6
1Hassan Adam, Department of Computer Engineering, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, 1069, Nigeria | Department of Cybersecurity, Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Nigeria.
2Yusuf Ayuba, Department of Computer Engineering, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, 1069, Nigeria | Department of Computer Engineering, Federal University Wukari, Taraba, Nigeria.
3Aliyu Musa Kida, Department of Computer Engineering, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, 1069, Nigeria.
4Dr. Wunukhen Shehu Awudu, Department of Computer Engineering, Federal University Wukari, Taraba, Nigeria.
5Dr. Muhmammed Zaharadeen Ahmed, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 53100 Malaysia | Department of Computer Science, University of Technology of Arts of Byumba, Rwanda | Department of Cybersecurity, Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, Nigeria | Centre for Technical Research and ICT, Dee Tech Academic Limited, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
6Dr. Prof. Aisha Hassan Abdalla Hashim, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 53100 Malaysia | Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Manuscript received on 27 March 2026 | First Revised Manuscript received on 05 April 2026 | Second Revised Manuscript received on 20 May 2026 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 June 2026 | Manuscript published on 30 June 2026 | PP: 7-20 | Volume-15 Issue-7, June 2026 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijitee.E124715050426 | DOI: 10.35940/ijitee.E1247.15070626
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Abstract: Named Data Networking (NDN) is considered a promising paradigm that enables content-centric communication and in-network caching. However, challenges of mobility, scalability, and security limit its effectiveness and impact in dynamic IoT environments. Existing mobility management approaches and strategies, including anchor-based and anchor-free schemes, are unable to jointly optimise latency, security, and multihoming efficiency, even under highly dynamic conditions. This research work proposes a Mobile Producer Handoff in the Named-data Emulated Mobility framework known as MP-HNEM. This is a blockchain-based adaptive routing strategy that integrates predictive handoff, cross-layer optimisation, and a lightweight Proof-of-Authority consensus mechanism to provide and enhance mobility support in multihomed NDN-based wireless sensor networks. The framework also addresses a crucial gap in secure and latency-aware producer mobility. A hybrid simulation and emulation method is employed using ndnSIM v2.9 and a Mini-NDN to evaluate MP-HNEM performance under varying mobility patterns, trust thresholds, and network densities. We analyzed latency, throughput, packet delivery ratio, energy consumption, and trust validation delay as key metrics. MP-HNEM results show a 42.7% reduction in latency, a 73% increase in throughput, and a 39% reduction in energy consumption compared to baseline schemes. The packet delivery ratio increases by 31.5%, indicating improved reliability across all handoff events. Security analysis shows detection accuracy over 90% and block validation success rates over 98% under mobility conditions. Using ANOVA, we conducted Statistical validation and achieved p < 0.05, confirming the impact and significance of these improvements. The major contributions of this research work are: (i) a blockchain-integrated ARS developed to secure multihoming mobility, (ii) a reinforcement learning-based predictive handoff mechanism for smart support, and (iii) a hybrid validation framework that combines both simulation and emulation procedures. The results indicate that MP-HNEM is a scalable, energy-efficient, and secure mobility solution for NDN-based IoT systems, suitable for applications such as smart healthcare and industrial IoT. Future work intends to focus on real-world deployment and heterogeneous IoT integration.
Keywords: Adaptive Routing Strategy, Blockchain Security, Multihoming, Producer Mobility.
Scope of the Article: Computer Science and Engineering