Blockchain and 5G: Implications of a possible application in Colombia Blockchain y 5G: Implicaciones de una posible aplicación en Colombia

Abstract

Blockchain and 5G technologies have recently gained prominence, especially in academia and science, due to their wide range of applications. These technologies can transform how individuals and the private sector interact and perform transactions. Likewise, it has the potential to revolutionize different industries when used together. However, there are security and privacy challenges in their use. There are approaches in the literature on the union of these technologies, from applications in smart cities to the connection of smart grids. The methodology used in this work is the case analysis, through the review of existing regulations around these technologies in Colombia and the proposal of a possible application in the city of Medellin using the SIAC-M system. Although there are several advantages, there are privacy and security challenges that need to be studied in detail, especially in the blockchain, which at the national level does not seem to have a clear regulation. On the other hand, coverage in 5G seems limited, which may represent a barrier to the application of this technology.