Recent Applications and Perspectives on the Internet of Things and Blockchain
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Computing and Artificial Intelligence".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 February 2025) | Viewed by 2599
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Internet of Things; blockchain; security; machine learning; 5G networks
Interests: Internet of Things (IoT); cybersecurity; machine learning; edge intelligence; blockchain
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain technologies represents a cutting-edge research area with immense potential to revolutionize various industries by enhancing security, efficiency, and interoperability. These technologies offer robust solutions for managing and securing data, automating processes through smart contracts, and creating decentralized and transparent systems. As IoT devices proliferate and Blockchain technology matures, their convergence promises transformative impacts on sectors such as healthcare, supply chain management, smart cities, finance, agriculture, and more.
This Special Issue seeks high-quality papers that present innovative ideas to examine the latest advancements, applications, and future perspectives of IoT and Blockchain integration. The goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and potential developments in this dynamic field. Areas relevant to this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:
- IoT Security and Blockchain Integration: Innovations in securing IoT devices and networks using Blockchain technology.
- Smart Contracts for IoT: Applications and benefits of using smart contracts to automate IoT processes.
- Decentralized IoT Networks: Development and challenges of creating decentralized networks for IoT using Blockchain.
- Supply Chain Management: Enhancing supply chain transparency and efficiency through IoT and Blockchain.
- IoT Device Management: Strategies for managing IoT devices using Blockchain solutions.
- Data Integrity and Privacy: Ensuring data integrity and privacy in IoT systems through Blockchain.
- Blockchain-Based IoT Platforms: Case studies and architectures of platforms integrating IoT and Blockchain.
- IoT in Smart Cities: Leveraging IoT and Blockchain for smart city applications.
- Blockchain in Healthcare IoT: Implementing Blockchain to secure and manage healthcare IoT data.
- Future Trends and Perspectives: Exploring emerging trends and future directions in IoT and Blockchain research.
- Scalable Blockchain for the Internet of Things.
Dr. Hajar Moudoud
Prof. Dr. Zakaria Abou El Houda
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Internet of Things
- blockchain
- IoT security
- smart contracts
- decentralized networks
- consensus
- supply chain
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