Actualizing Fast Lanes using Software Defined Networking and SmartContract

Abstract

Fast Lanes in service provider‘s network are provisioned on each node throughout the route. Number of resources are required to construct a Fast Lane over a large network and a Fast Lane keeps on retaining the network resources (bandwidth, Data rate etc.) permanently. Client pays for services to develop a Fast Lane as well as retain the networking resources, which together add a significant amount to clients expenditures. Using third party financial platforms to pay ISPs, is a hindrance in fast service delivery. It lacks transparency, adds an overhead to the process and it is prone to cy ber attacks. We propose a solution which uses SDN to centrally control the network and instantly construct an end-to-end Fast Lane using Ethereum based SmartContract. First, we have developed SDN controller App which lay a Fast Lane over the network for end-to-end communication, then we have developed a SmartContract on Ethereum to eliminate presence of 3rd party financial services. Using Ethereum we have built single pane-of-glass facility for consumer to acquire pay-as-you-go Fast Lanes access. In the end Intel SGX has been used for reliable communication of control traffic between Ethereum and SDN module. Research in this project presents the realization of open source platforms in SDN and Ethereum to provide on-demand service of Fast Lanes with SmartContracts.