Blockchain technologies and Crypto-currencies

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Title Page
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DECLARATION
ABOUT THE EDITOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Contributors
List of Abbreviations
Preface
SECTION I: BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND METHODS
	Chapter 1 Distributed Sequential Consensus in Networks: Analysis of Partially Connected Blockchains with Uncertainty
		Abstract
		Introduction
		Problem Formulation
		Main Results
		Proof-of-Concept Example
		Summary and Discussion
		Acknowledgments
		References
	Chapter 2 Blockchain Technology: Is It a Good Candidate for Securing IoT Sensitive Medical Data?
		Abstract
		Introduction
		Related Works
		Proposed Architecture
		Proposed Solution
		Performance Analysis of the System
		Implementation of The Solution
		Conclusion and Future Works
		Acknowledgments
		References
	Chapter 3 Towards Secure Network Computing Services for Lightweight Clients Using Blockchain
		Abstract
		Introduction
		Related Work
		Blockchain-Based Secure Service Provisioning System
		Analysis and Evaluation
		Conclusions
		Acknowledgments
		References
	Chapter 4 Analysis of R & D Capability of China’s Blockchain Technologies
		Abstract
		Introduction
		Theoretical Background
		Blockchain Technology Leading Enterprises
		Analysis of Innovation Ability
		Conclusions and Implications
		References
SECTION II: BLOCKCHAIN IN THE WORLD OF FINANCE
	Chapter 5 Blockchain and Digital Currency in the World of Finance
		Abstract
		Introduction
		Overview of the It Revolution and Innovations Related to Money
		The Potential of Cryptocurrency
		The Omission and Risks of Cryptocurrencies
		Anticipation of Bitcoin Acceptance and “Critical Mass”
		Technology Adoption in The Presence of “Network Externalities”
		Financial Privacy: Could Bitcoin Hide The Criminals?
		The Way Forward: Technology Revolution and Monetary Evolution
		Conclusion
		References
	Chapter 6 BAVP: Blockchain-Based Access Verification Protocol in LEO Constellation Using IBE Keys
		Abstract
		Introduction
		Related Work
		Protocol Design
		Distributed Pki
		Simulation and Evaluation
		Conclusion and Future Work
		Acknowledgments
		References
	Chapter 7 Blockchain: The Next Breakthrough in the Rapid Progress of AI
		Abstract
		Introduction
		The Uniqueness of Blockchain: Decentralized, Authenticated and Immutable Information at Lower Costs
		Why Blockchain is a Disruptive Technology
		Applications
		Other Blockchain Applications
		Specialized Blockchain VC Firms and Geographical Distribution of Funding
		Ethereum
		Future Prospects
		Supply Chain Operations
		Smart Blockchain Contracts Instead of Lawyers
		Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
		Other Applications
		Challenges
		Government Operations
		Digital Currencies
		The Banking and Financial Sector
		Supply Chain Operations
		Conclusions
		References
SECTION III: INTERNET-OF-THINGS (IOT) APPLICATIONS OF BLOCKCHAIN
	Chapter 8 Blockchain Platform for Industrial Internet of Things
		Abstract
		Introduction
		Related Work
		Key Contributions of Proposed Work
		Blockchain Concepts
		Blockchain Platform For Industrial Internet of Things
		Applications of Bpiiot Platform
		Implementation Case Study
		Conclusion & Future Work
		References
	Chapter 9 Blockchain Based Credibility Verification Method for IoT Entities
		Abstract
		Introduction
		Related Works
		Problem Statement
		Credibility Verification Method
		Analysis and Discussion
		Experiments and Evolution
		Conclusion
		Acknowledgments
		References
	Chapter 10 A Blockchain-Based Contractual Routing Protocol for the Internet of Things Using Smart Contracts
		Abstract
		Introduction
		Related Works
		System Model
		Attack Model
		The Blockchain-Based Contractual Routing (Bcr) Protocol
		Performance Evaluation
		Simulation Results
		Conclusion
		Acknowledgments
		References
	Chapter 11 A Survey of How to Use Blockchain to Secure Internet of Things and the Stalker Attack
		Abstract
		Introduction
		Theoretical Foundation
		Blockchain
		Cases of Use For Providing Security and Privacy at Iot Using Blockchain
		The Stalker Miner
		Final Considerations, Future Prospects, and Open Issues
		Acknowledgments
		References
SECTION IV: SMART SIGNATURES AND DATA PRIVACY
	Chapter 12 Research on a New Signature Scheme on Blockchain
		Abstract
		Introduction
		Preliminaries
		Core of The New Signature Scheme
		New Signature Scheme on Blockchain
		Application of Signatures Scheme
		Concluding
		Appendix
		Acknowledgments
		References
	Chapter 13 IOV Privacy Protection System Based on Double-Layered Chains
		Abstract
		Introduction
		Related Works
		Model and Protocol Design
		System Design
		Performance Analysis
		Conclusion
		Acknowledgments
		References
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