[Retracted] Stakeholders’ Viewpoints toward Blockchain Integration within IoT-Based Smart Cities

Table 3

Influence of blockchain integration factors on IoT security.

Rank	Factor	Mean	SD
1	The transparency of blockchain technology and its applicability in IoT solutions	3.97	0.77
2	The outlying API interfaces and their ability to connect seamlessly to the blockchain	3.73	0.89
3	The potential for insider access and system compromise in the blockchain	3.70	1.06
4	The influence of regulatory oversight and guidelines regarding data security and management	3.66	1.15
5	The capacity for blockchain transactions to efficiently manage the scope of user data generated by IoT nodes	3.60	0.874
6	The willingness of industry leaders to adopt a unified standard and employ a blockchain-based solution	3.46	1.210
7	Consumer expectations and understanding regarding data security and resource management	3.32	0.965
8	The corporate right to proprietary, technically protected data management resources	3.31	0.882
9	A centralised database capable of anonymising user transactions, whilst ensuring the legitimacy of authenticated behaviour	3.24	1.09