By utilizing smart contracts, which are essentially scripts that are anchored in a
decentralized manner on blockchains or other similar infrastructures, it is possible to make …

In recent years, the rapid development of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies has
influenced the financial industry by creating a new crypto-economy. Then, next-generation …

Blockchain is a technology that has desirable features of decentralization, autonomy,
integrity, immutability, verification, fault-tolerance, anonymity, auditability, and transparency …

Envisioned to be the next-generation Internet, the metaverse has been attracting enormous
attention from both the academia and industry. The metaverse can be viewed as a 3D …

Critical infrastructure systems are vital to underpin the functioning of a society and economy.
Due to the ever-increasing number of Internet-connected Internet-of-Things (IoT)/Industrial …

The metaverse aims to build an immersive virtual reality world to support the daily life, work,
and recreation of people. In this survey, the status quo of the metaverse is investigated, and …

In recent years it has been shown that the secure exchange of medical information
significantly benefits people's life quality, improving their care and treatment. The …

Blockchain platforms and languages for writing smart contracts are becoming increasingly
popular. However, smart contracts and blockchain applications are developed through non …

A smart contract is a computer program that allows users to automate their actions on the
blockchain platform. Given the significance of smart contracts in supporting important …

The Construction industry has a complex structure with multiple parties involved, which often
leads to “adversarial relationships”,“risk avoidance”, and a “lack of trust” among the different …