D-MTS: A Blockchain-Based System for Efficient and Transparent Sharing of Telecommunications Network Infrastructure

• Jeffson Celeiro Sousa CPQD / UFPA
• Alan Veloso UFPA
• Bruno Evaristo CPQD
• Vinicius Duarte CPQD / UFPA
• Mauricio Pinto CPQD
• Antônio Abelem UFPA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/semish.2025.9357

Abstract

Blockchain technology has emerged as a decentralized alternative to ensure security, transparency, and trust in digital processes, directly impacting strategic sectors such as telecommunications. This work proposes the development of a decentralized marketplace for the sharing of infrastructure and telecom services, built on the Hyperledger Besu platform. The solution aims to optimize the use of physical assets—such as towers, links, and access networks—promoting operational efficiency and sustainability in the sector. Through smart contracts, decentralized digital identity, and asset tokenization, the platform automates negotiation and billing processes, contributing to the creation of a more interoperable, auditable, and secure ecosystem.

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