Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 25
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Interests: computer networks; wireless and mobile communications; multimedia transmission over 5G networks; cloud computing (CC); big data analytics (BDA); wireless sensor network (WSN); Internet of Things (IoT); artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning (ML); cyber security; cryptography; privacy and security software testing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain technology is driving transformative innovations across multiple sectors, including healthcare, supply chains, energy, smart cities, and Industry 4.0. While the IoT enables seamless connectivity and the collection of data from diverse devices, blockchains provide decentralized, secure, and transparent frameworks for managing this data. This synergy addresses critical challenges such as data privacy, trust, scalability, and interoperability in large-scale IoT networks.
For this Special Issue, we invite the submission of original research articles, reviews, and case studies focusing on cutting-edge developments and applications at the intersection of the IoT and blockchains. The topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Blockchain-based security and privacy solutions for the IoT;
- Smart contracts for automated IoT transactions;
- Decentralized identity management in IoT ecosystems;
- Blockchain-enabled supply chain and logistics systems;
- Energy-efficient consensus mechanisms for IoT networks;
- The integration of edge computing with the IoT and blockchains;
- Real-world deployments and challenges in IoT–blockchain systems;
- The secure integration of the Internet of Things and blockchain systems;
- The integration of cloud-based and IoT–blockchain systems.
We aim to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to share novel solutions, frameworks, and insights that advance the state of the art in IoT and blockchain integration. Theoretical, experimental, and practical contributions are highly encouraged.
Dr. Christos L. Stergiou
Dr. Vasileios Memos
Dr. Andreas P. Plageras
Dr. Konstantinos E. Psannis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- blockchain
- Internet of Things
- energy-efficient
- applications
- digital twins
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