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TADDA-4i: A Scalable and Secure Tangle-Assisted Decentralized Framework for Industrial Analytics in Industry 4.0

International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering
© 2026 by SSRG - IJECE Journal
Volume 13 Issue 2
Year of Publication : 2026
Authors : Milton Samadder, Anup Kumar Barman, Shiladitya Munshi, Utpal Madhu
10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V13I2P104
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Milton Samadder, Anup Kumar Barman, Shiladitya Munshi, Utpal Madhu, "TADDA-4i: A Scalable and Secure Tangle-Assisted Decentralized Framework for Industrial Analytics in Industry 4.0," SSRG International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering, vol. 13,  no. 2, pp. 40-52, 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V13I2P104

Abstract:

Exponentially growing data generated by networked devices in Industry 4.0 environments requires industrial analytics that are secure, scalable, and decentralized. This article proposes TADDA-4i, a new multi-layered architecture based on IOTA's Tangle-Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)-based Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)-combined with federated learning and edge computing to provide real-time, secure, reliable, and self-sovereign industrial analytics. The architecture minimizes centralized bottlenecks via feeless, asynchronous data validation and tamper-evident model update verification using the Tangle ledger. Adaptive Tip-Aware Data Prioritization (ATDP) and Tangle-Validated Federated Aggregation (TVFA) are two new algorithms proposed for improving responsiveness and securing federated learning integrity. Experimental evaluation in emulated industrial edge environments showed that transactions take 30 percent less time, almost all of the misbehaving updates are detected, the model is about 10 percent more accurate, and output is not reduced even if the number of devices reaches 50. These findings make TADDA-4i an executable solution for the future generations of decentralized industrial intelligence.

Keywords:

Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG), Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), Internet of Things (IoT), Internet of Things Application (IOTA), Tangle.

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