Future Directions in Blockchain Technologies
A special issue of Future Internet (ISSN 1999-5903). This special issue belongs to the section "Internet of Things".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2024 | Viewed by 128
Special Issue Editors
Interests: graphics; blockchain
Interests: security protocols of cryptography-based applications; internet of things security; blockchain applications
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Dear Colleagues,
In an era where digital innovation is pivotal, blockchain technologies stand at the forefront of this transformation. This Special Issue is devoted to exploring this forefront, emphasizing recent developments and potential future pathways, especially in the realms of encrypted storage and other technological advancements.
Blockchain technology is renowned for its potential to revolutionize the way we handle data and transactions, offering unparalleled security and decentralization. As the field evolves, it reveals new challenges and exciting opportunities. This Special Issue focuses on key areas in blockchain technology, including but not limited to Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Sharding, Encrypted Storage, and Anti-Quantum Cryptographic algorithms.
Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Blockchain applications and regulation technologies: some overwatching methods and regulation strategies for blockchain applications.
- Applications and advancements in Zero-Knowledge Proofs for securing blockchain transactions.
- Innovative approaches to Sharding, aiming to enhance blockchain scalability and efficiency.
- Development and implications of Encrypted Storage solutions in blockchain, ensuring data privacy and security.
- Creation of robust Anti-Quantum Cryptographic algorithms to protect blockchain from emerging quantum computing threats.
- Exploration of blockchain in distributed computing environments and its impact on network architectures.
- Innovative use cases of blockchain in scientific research, data sharing, and intellectual property management.
We invite thought leaders, researchers, and industry experts to contribute their original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and insightful perspectives to this Special Issue.
Dr. Xiang Ying
Prof. Dr. Liangmin Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- blockchain
- zero knowledge proofs
- distributed computing
- AI training networks
- decentralized inference
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