Blockchain and Intelligent Computing: Privacy, Security, and Theoretical Methods

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you to submit your latest research findings to the Special Issue entitled ​​“Blockchain and Intelligent Computing: Privacy, Security, and Theoretical Methods”. This Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge developments and foster interdisciplinary dialogue at the intersection of distributed ledger technologies and intelligent systems. With the rapid digital transformation across industries, the integration of blockchain and intelligent computing has become crucial for enhancing security, transparency, automation, and efficiency in next-generation applications. This Special Issue provides a timely platform for researchers and practitioners to share innovative solutions and address emerging challenges in this dynamic field.

This Special Issue aims to compile high-quality contributions that explore novel theories, methodologies, and real-world applications combining blockchain and intelligent computing. Topics of interest include—but are not limited to—decentralized AI, scalable and secure consensus mechanisms, smart contract enhancement through machine learning, and trustworthy intelligent systems based on blockchain. This theme aligns closely with the journal’s scope of publishing pioneering work in computer science, distributed systems, and artificial intelligence, particularly those advancing the state of the art in secure and intelligent information processing.

In this Special Issue, original research articles are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• AI-enhanced blockchain architectures and protocols;
• Blockchain for secure and explainable AI;
• Decentralized intelligence in IoT, edge, and cloud environments;
• Smart contracts and autonomous agents with embedded intelligence;
• Privacy-preserving computation and zero-knowledge proofs;
• Consensus mechanisms optimized for AI workflows;
• Interoperability and scalability in blockchain-intelligent systems;
• Blockchain-based solutions for data integrity in AI training and inference;
• Real-world applications in finance, supply chain, healthcare, and smart cities.

I look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Fan Yang
Guest Editor

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