Blockchain

Blockchain can be a major driver and asset in the development of smart sustainable cities. With the growing possibilities of its many applications across a vast number of fields, blockchain can create new level of ease and security for communication and transactions in a smart sustainable city environment. This page comprises the latest information and literature on the topic of blockchain for smart sustainable cities, countries and industries.

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Publications

2025

Database energy saving strategy using blockchain and Internet of Things – Nature

Secure IoT data dissemination with blockchain and transfer learning techniques – Nature

Auditable and Verifiable Federated Learning Based on Blockchain-Enabled Decentralization – IEEE

Exploring the potential of blockchain technology for citizen engagement in smart governance – European Commission

Decentralised data and service architectures for Web 4.0 – European Commission

A Digital Identity Blockchain Ecosystem: Linking Government-Certified and Uncertified Tokenized Objects – MDPI

Blockchain success in the post-adoption phase: extending the information systems success model with supply chain complexity – Taylor & Francis

Blockchain technology in supply chain management: Innovations, applications, and challenges – Elsevier

Evaluating blockchain platforms for IoT applications in Industry 5.0: A comprehensive review – Elsevier

Security Token Offerings: Regulatory Approaches and Lessons from Global Case Studies – World Bank Group

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