Blockchain-Based Internet of Vehicles
A special issue of Future Internet (ISSN 1999-5903). This special issue belongs to the section "Internet of Things".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 1233
Special Issue Editors
Interests: blockchain; Internet of Vehicles; temporal databases; schema versioning; storage and access structures; access cost models and information retrieval systems; knowledge representation; temporal and versioning aspects in the WWW and Semantic Web
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Interests: internet of vehicles; wireless communication; vehicular networks; visible light communication; energy harvesting; wireless systems coexistence and interoperability
Interests: blockchain; temporal databases; schema versioning; temporal evolution and versioning aspects in emerging (XML and NoSQL/NewSQL) databases and Semantic Web ontologies
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Blockchain-based Internet of Vehicles (IoV) is a paradigm that integrates blockchain technology within the IoV ecosystem, transforming the way vehicles communicate and share data. In this innovative approach, blockchain serves as a decentralized and secure ledger, ensuring transparency, immutability, and trust in the exchange of information among vehicles.
The IoV, powered by blockchain, enables the seamless and tamper-proof recording of vehicle data, including location, speed, and maintenance history. Smart contracts, self-executing agreements encoded on the blockchain, automate and enforce various aspects of vehicle interactions, such as toll payments, insurance claims, and energy transactions in electric vehicles.
Security and privacy are paramount in this interconnected environment. Blockchain's cryptographic algorithms safeguard sensitive information, preventing unauthorized access and data manipulation. Moreover, the decentralized nature of blockchain eliminates a single point of failure, enhancing the resilience and reliability of the IoV.
By fostering a transparent and secure data-sharing ecosystem, blockchain-based IoV holds the potential to revolutionize transportation systems. It can improve traffic management, enhance safety through real-time information sharing, and facilitate new business models (such as decentralized ride sharing and peer-to-peer vehicle transactions). As technology continues to evolve, the synergy between blockchain and IoV promises a future where vehicles operate in a more interconnected, efficient, and secure manner.
Prof. Dr. Fabio Grandi
Prof. Dr. Barbara M. Masini
Dr. Zouhaier Brahmia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- blockchain
- Internet of Vehicles (IoV)
- autonomous vehicles
- vehicular ad hoc network (VANET)
- intelligent transportation systems
- smart traffic management
- vehicle-to-everything (V2X)
- secure data storage
- vehicle data management
- vehicle data analytics
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