Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that records transactions across a network of computers in a way that makes the resulting record difficult to alter retroactively without consensus from the network. Each block contains a cryptographically linked reference to the previous block, and consensus mechanisms, such as proof of work, proof of stake, and Byzantine fault tolerance, allow participants to agree on the ledger's state without a central authority. Beyond its origin in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, blockchain supports smart contracts, self-executing code on platforms like Ethereum, supply chain traceability, digital identity verification, and decentralized finance applications. Industry surveys report that nearly 90 percent of global businesses are exploring blockchain applications, driven by convergence with AI, IoT, and cloud technologies. Research in this area addresses scalability limitations, the energy consumption of consensus algorithms, interoperability between blockchain networks, and security vulnerabilities in smart contract code. As an open-access blockchain journal, IJACSA publishes research on blockchain architectures, consensus protocol improvements, and applied systems for security and supply chain management.
Published in International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA)
· list last refreshed September 2026
In recent years, cloud-based medical record sharing has greatly improved the process of researching the disease and patient diagnosis. However, since cloud systems are centralized, there is serious concern about data sec…
The emergence of cloud computing platforms makes it easier to connect and collaborate globally without setting up additional infrastructures such as servers and data centers. This causes the emergence of threats to data…
The amount of data generated globally is increasing rapidly. This growth in big data poses security and privacy issues. Organizations that collect data from numerous sources could face legal or business consequences resu…
Fog computing is a new computing paradigm that is an extension of the standard cloud computing model, which can be adopted as a cost effective strategy for managing connected objects , by enabling real-time computing and…
In this modern world where the proliferation of electronic devices associated with the Internet of Things (IoT) grows day by day, security is an imperative issue. The criticality of the information linked to the various…
It is important for service-oriented architectures to consider about how the composition of web services affects business processes. For instance, a single web service may not have been adequate for most complex business…
Running behind new technologies is increasingly becoming a non-circumventable requirement for organisms’ survival. This is not only a strategy to gain a competitive advantage in the market but it is a determinant key for…
Air pollution spikes have been causing harm to human beings and the environment. Most exposure to Air pollution spikes has demonstrated a significant impact on mental health, especially children at an early age. That lea…
e-Learning has transposed the perception of teaching and learning considering knowledge delivery and knowledge acquirement. Today, e-learning participants access and upload their materials at any time and at any place si…
Symmetric cipher cryptography is an efficient technique for encrypting bits and letters to maintain secure communication and data confidentiality. Compared to asymmetric cipher cryptography, symmetric cipher has the spee…