Energy-efficient resource allocation in blockchain-based Cybertwin-driven 6G

Mikail Mohammed Salim, Yi Pan, Jong Hyuk Park

Abstract: Inefficient task scheduling schemes compromise network performance and increase latency for delay intolerant tasks. Cybertwin based 6G services support data logging of operational queries for appropriate resource allocation in Multi-Access Edge and Cloud Computing. In this paper, a Cybertwin assisted task scheduling scheme is proposed for energy-efficient job allocation to Edge-Cloud based on delay tolerance. Cybertwins using the Logger Function and the Digital Asset Function exchange Digital Assets with cloud operators using Smart Contracts to ensure maximum computational resources. The novelty of this study resides in using Communication Assistant Cybertwins to build profiles for all network entities and assign tasks based on their delay tolerance and the available resources of each Edge Datacenter and Cloud service provider. Compared with the Full Offloading scheme, experimental results demonstrate the higher energy efficiency of the task scheduling scheme. Offloading tasks to multiple data centers and smart contract-based selection of cloud operators result in reduced computation time.