Mathematical Foundations of Blockchain Technology
A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "E: Applied Mathematics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 August 2026 | Viewed by 1305
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Blockchain technology relies on a robust mathematical framework that ensures security, decentralization, and efficiency. The mathematical foundations of blockchain involve key areas such as cryptographic primitives, consensus mechanisms, distributed algorithms, and game theory. Structured mathematical models play a crucial role in analyzing and optimizing blockchain protocols, ensuring their scalability, security, and reliability.
This Special Issue aims to explore the algebraic, analytic, and computational aspects of blockchain technology, focusing on the mathematical principles underlying cryptographic security, consensus protocols, smart contract verification, and decentralized ledger systems. Special attention is given to the design of efficient algorithms that enhance blockchain performance and security while addressing theoretical challenges in distributed computing.
We invite original research and survey papers that advance the understanding of blockchain’s mathematical structures and provide innovative solutions to existing challenges. By bringing together experts in mathematics, cryptography, and distributed systems, this Special Issue seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and drive future advancements in blockchain technology.
Dr. Pratima Sharma
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- blockchain mathematics
- cryptographic primitives
- consensus mechanisms
- game theory in blockchain
- distributed algorithms
- mathematical modeling
- security and scalability
- decentralized systems
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