Applications of Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence Technology in Industry
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Industrial Technologies".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 February 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: distributed computing; federated computing; artificial intelligence
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The convergence of blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is revolutionizing industrial processes, enabling secure, transparent, and intelligent systems. This Special Issue seeks high-quality research advancing the fundamental technologies of blockchain and artificial intelligence, as well as their integrated systems for industrial transformation. We encourage submissions that propose novel algorithms, optimize system architectures, or demonstrate measurable industrial impact. Both theoretical breakthroughs and applied innovations are welcome, with emphasis on reproducibility, scalability, and security.
We welcome contributions on, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Core Algorithm Innovations
- New consensus mechanisms (e.g., AI-aided PoS/PoW variants);
- Privacy-preserving AI/blockchain techniques (homomorphic encryption, zero-knowledge proofs);
- On-chain machine learning algorithms;
- Graph neural networks for blockchain analytics;
- Optimization methods for decentralized AI training.
- System Architectures
- Hybrid blockchain-AI system designs;
- Sharding and layer-2 solutions for AI data pipelines;
- Decentralized compute marketplaces;
- Blockchain-based AI model provenance systems;
- Trusted execution environments (TEEs) for hybrid systems.
- Enabling Technologies
- AI-driven smart contract generation and verification;
- Automated formal verification of blockchain–AI systems;
- Oracles for real-world AI data feeds;
- Tokenomics for decentralized AI ecosystems;
- Quantum-resistant blockchain–AI hybrids.
- Industrial Applications (with technical depth)
- Case studies requiring novel algorithmic solutions;
- Performance benchmarks of deployed systems;
- Interoperability frameworks across industries;
- Regulatory-compliant architectures (GDPR, MiCA, etc.).
Dr. Jianguo Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- blockchain
- artificial intelligence
- algorithms
- optimize system architectures
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