BLOKC CTO Speaks on IoT and Blockchain at Arduino Day PH

The BLOKC's Chief Technology Officer, Mark Hugh Neri, took the stage at Arduino Day Philippines on March 23, 2024, to shed light on the powerful symbiotic relationship between the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain technology.

Arduino Day is a worldwide celebration of the open-source electronics platform, bringing together makers, developers, and technology enthusiasts. This year's Philippine edition provided the perfect backdrop for a conversation on how two of the most transformative technologies of our time can work hand in hand.

Blockchain Strengthening IoT

Neri explained how blockchain can significantly enhance the security, scalability, and data integrity of IoT ecosystems. Because IoT networks often involve thousands — or even millions — of connected devices, they present a large attack surface for bad actors. By leveraging a decentralized and tamper-resistant ledger, blockchain can record IoT device transactions and interactions in a way that is transparent, auditable, and difficult to manipulate.

This addresses one of the most pressing challenges in IoT deployments today: trust. When data flows between devices, how can we be certain it hasn't been altered? Blockchain offers a compelling answer.

IoT Feeding the Blockchain

The relationship, however, is not one-sided. Neri also highlighted how IoT devices can serve as reliable data sources for blockchain networks. Sensors and connected devices generate real-world data that, once recorded on-chain, can be verified and shared with confidence — enabling use cases in supply chain monitoring, smart agriculture, healthcare, and more.

This two-way dynamic creates an ecosystem where both technologies amplify each other's strengths, paving the way for more robust and trustworthy decentralized applications.

BLOKC's Role in the Conversation

By participating in community-driven events like Arduino Day Philippines, The BLOKC continues to bridge the gap between traditional technology communities and the emerging Web3 space — fostering awareness and education across disciplines.

Stay tuned for more insights from The BLOKC team as we continue to explore the intersections of blockchain with the broader technology landscape.