pFedBASC: Personalized Federated Learning with Blockchain-Assisted Semi-Centralized Framework

Yu Zhang, Xiaowei Peng and Hequn Xian ()
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Yu Zhang: College of Computer Science and Technology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China
Xiaowei Peng: Cryptography and Cyberspace Security (Whampoa) Academy, Guangzhou 510000, China
Hequn Xian: College of Computer Science and Technology, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266000, China

Future Internet, 2024, vol. 16, issue 5, 1-18

Abstract: As network technology advances, there is an increasing need for a trusted new-generation information management system. Blockchain technology provides a decentralized, transparent, and tamper-proof foundation. Meanwhile, data islands have become a significant obstacle for machine learning applications. Although federated learning (FL) ensures data privacy protection, server-side security concerns persist. Traditional methods have employed a blockchain system in FL frameworks to maintain a tamper-proof global model database. In this context, we propose a novel personalized federated learning (pFL) with blockchain-assisted semi-centralized framework, pFedBASC. This approach, tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT) scenarios, constructs a semi-centralized IoT structure and utilizes trusted network connections to support FL. We concentrate on designing the aggregation process and FL algorithm, as well as the block structure. To address data heterogeneity and communication costs, we propose a pFL method called FedHype. In this method, each client is assigned a compact hypernetwork (HN) alongside a normal target network (TN) whose parameters are generated by the HN. Clients pull together other clients’ HNs for local aggregation to personalize their TNs, reducing communication costs. Furthermore, FedHype can be integrated with other existing algorithms, enhancing its functionality. Experimental results reveal that pFedBASC effectively tackles data heterogeneity issues while maintaining positive accuracy, communication efficiency, and robustness.

Keywords: blockchain; semi-centralized framework; personalized federated learning; hypernetwork; non-iid data (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O3 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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