Blockchain Technologies: Trends, Challenges, Potentials and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, entitled "Blockchain Technologies: Trends, Challenges, Potentials and Applications", provides an in-depth analysis of the complex and diversified field of blockchain technology. It aims to examine the changing patterns, challenges, possibilities, obstacles, and wide-ranging application of blockchain technology across several fields. It also aims to provide a thorough overview of the latest developments and new paradigms in the field of blockchain, drawing on insightful contributions from top researchers and practitioners. The subjects addressed encompass a range of topics such as decentralized finance (DeFi), the interoperability of blockchain technology, solutions for scalability, processes for consensus, smart contracts, techniques for strengthening privacy, and scenarios for real-world deployment, among others. This Special Issue seeks to enhance comprehension of blockchain’s disruptive potential and promote its incorporation into practical systems and industries by combining state-of-the-art research findings and practical insights. Essentially, it will serve as a valuable resource for scholars, business experts, politicians, and enthusiasts seeking to navigate the rapidly evolving field of blockchain technologies.

Dr. Ivo Pereira
Dr. Christophe Soares
Dr. Rui Humberto Pereira
Dr. Ana M. Madureira
Dr. Filipe Sá
Guest Editors

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