Sensor Systems

Definition ∞ Sensor systems are networks of devices designed to detect and respond to changes in their environment. These systems gather data from physical surroundings, such as temperature, motion, or light, and transmit this information for analysis or action. They are foundational components for smart environments and data acquisition.
Context ∞ The integration of sensor systems with blockchain technology is an emerging area of interest, particularly for applications requiring verifiable data provenance and secure data logging. Current discussions often explore how sensor data can be recorded immutably on a ledger, enabling trusted data streams for various decentralized applications. Future developments are anticipated in creating more secure and efficient protocols for interfacing sensor networks with blockchain infrastructure.