Blockchains have recently generated explosive interest from both academia and industry,
with many proposed applications. But descriptions of many these proposals are more …

This step explores in more detail how the blockchain can be used. It also describes generic
application patterns of the blockchain and relates them to its properties. Additionally, this …

A blockchain is a distributed network, which can be used as a digital ledger as well as a
mechanism that enables the secure transfer of assets without a central authority. Like the …

In the past 2½ years, blockchain has evolved from a computer science term to a buzzword in
the ongoing hype about cryptocurrency, for which the blockchain is the foundation. Articles …

Bitcoin's success has led to significant interest in its underlying components, particularly
Blockchain technology. Over 10 years after Bitcoin's initial release, the community still …

With the recent advent of blockchains, we have witnessed a plethora of blockchain
proposals. These proposals range from using work to using time, storage or stake in order to …

Blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that challenges existing business models and
theories by shifting the trust from institutions towards algorithms. However, the number of …

Blockchains have received much attention recently since they provide decentralized
approaches to the creation and management of value. Many banks, Internet companies, car …

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of fundamental topics related to blockchain. It
explores different vital issues and specific application areas that can benefit from blockchain …

Blockchain technology has gained tremendous popularity both in practice and academia.
The goal of this article is to develop a coherent overview of the state of the art in blockchain …