Cloud Computing and Blockchain Technology

A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Computer Science & Engineering".

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Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
Interests: privacy computing; cloud security; IoT security; blockchain
School of Control and Computer Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Beijing 102206, China
Interests: blockchain; privacy computing; AI security
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Dear Colleagues,

Cloud computing and blockchain technology have seen significant developments in recent years. As a broad range of configurable services, cloud computing has the advantages of pay-as-you-go options, ubiquitous access, high flexibility, low cost, etc., and an increasing number of cloud platforms are currently being constructed for various purposes. Meanwhile, however, the characteristics of centralization and virtualization are causing complex security issues, and reliability, trustworthiness, and controllability are the main obstacles to cloud computing. As a distributed ledger, blockchains have the characteristics of decentralization and tamper resistance and are widely used in the fields of certificate storage and traceability. Furthermore, these features are helpful for solving security issues related to cloud computing. For instance, using blockchain to build an infrastructure for cloud computing can realize decentralization, which can not only enhance reliability, trustworthiness, and controllability but also be conducive to promoting fair transactions in cloud services. However, developing or deploying a blockchain can be quite expensive. Fortunately, cloud computing can help to lower the cost of the development and deployment of blockchain and further expedite blockchain popularization and development.

Currently, integrating cloud computing and blockchain technology faces many problems. This Special Issue (SI) invites authors to present research achievements in new theories and methods of cloud computing, blockchain technology, and their integration.

The topics of interest include but are not limited to:

  • New architectures for cloud services and data trading;
  • New applications in cloud computing, blockchain technology, and their integration;
  • Efficient consensus algorithms for blockchain-based cloud computing and applications;
  • Security and privacy issues in the process of cloud computing and blockchain technology integration;
  • Technologies and theories for cloud computing and blockchain integration.

Prof. Dr. Xuanxia Yao
Dr. Zhitao Guan
Guest Editors

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BRAIN: Blockchain-Based Record and Interoperability Network
by Sergi López-Sorribes, Josep Rius-Torrentó and Francesc Solsona-Tehàs
Electronics 2023, 12(22), 4614; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics12224614 - 11 Nov 2023
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In today’s highly competitive landscape, effective information sharing is crucial for distinguishing successful entities from the rest. However, achieving seamless collaboration in this digital era remains challenging due to distrust among entities and the absence of a secure data exchange medium. These limitations [...] Read more.
In today’s highly competitive landscape, effective information sharing is crucial for distinguishing successful entities from the rest. However, achieving seamless collaboration in this digital era remains challenging due to distrust among entities and the absence of a secure data exchange medium. These limitations hinder interactions, reducing competitiveness, especially for resource-constrained entities. To address these challenges, we introduce the Blockchain-based Record and Interoperability Network (BRAIN), a modular framework utilizing blockchain technology. BRAIN offers an innovative solution to foster collaboration, trust, and competitiveness. By leveraging blockchain’s cryptographic techniques, it ensures secure and transparent data exchange, eliminating the need for intermediaries and thereby enhancing productivity and collaboration. BRAIN serves as a configurable foundation for domain-specific applications. BRAIN’s key features include flexibility, efficiency, security, robustness, and scalability. It adapts to diverse applications, integrates seamlessly with existing systems, and ensures secure information sharing. In conclusion, BRAIN provides a foundational platform for entities to assert data ownership and grant access permission. Built on blockchain technology, it offers access traceability and data security and eliminates the need for trusted third parties. Its flexibility and scalability make it a valuable tool for enhancing data sharing. Future enhancements aim to address weaknesses and expand its use cases, promising a robust and versatile solution for secure and efficient data exchange. Full article
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