Blockchain-Based Solutions to Secure IoT
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Sensor Networks".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 238
Special Issue Editors
Interests: blockchain and security technology research and application; research and application of artificial intelligence and security technology; Internet of Things
Interests: computer network security; blockchain application and supervision; network encryption traffic detection
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) in various domains has paved the way for innovative applications and transformative technologies. However, the massive connectivity and data exchange inherent in IoT environments have also raised substantial security and privacy concerns. In response, blockchain technology has emerged as a promising solution due to its decentralized, tamper-proof, and transparent nature. This Special Issue of Sensors will explore blockchain-based solutions designed specifically to secure IoT ecosystems. We invite contributions that address the integration of blockchain with IoT devices, frameworks for enhancing data integrity, and innovative consensus mechanisms tailored to resource-constrained environments. Papers that propose comprehensive strategies combining cryptographic techniques and smart contracts to mitigate common IoT vulnerabilities are especially welcome. By merging the strengths of blockchain technology with the dynamic needs of IoT security, we envision a future where secure and efficient data management frameworks underpin a vast array of connected devices.
We look forward to receiving your submissions, which will help drive breakthroughs in securing IoT through blockchain innovations. The following is a list of relevant topics for this Special Issue:
- Security attack of blockchain-based IoT systems;
- Blockchain-based architectures for secure IoT systems;
- Privacy-preserving mechanisms using blockchain in the IoT;
- Blockchain-enabled access control and authentication;
- AI-enabled blockchain-based solutions to secure IoT;
- AI and blockchain-enhanced secure IoT system;
- Trusted computing and TEE for blockchain-based IoT systems;
- Secure data sharing and storage using distributed ledgers;
- Scalability and energy efficiency challenges in blockchain–IoT systems;
- Integrating blockchain with AI technology in IoT
Dr. Zhaofeng Ma
Dr. Yuwei Xu
Dr. Yuntao Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- IoT security
- blockchain
- decentralized security
- AI
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