Journal of Blockchain

Featured Articles - Volume 1, Number 1

• A Novel Sharding Protocol with Dynamic Committee Selection Using Verifiable Random Functions for Enhanced Blockchain Scalability

  Ling Liu

  Blockchain scalability remains one of the most pressing challenges in distributed ledger technology. Current blockchain networks struggle to process more than a few dozen transactions per second, which severely limits their practical applications...

  Keywords: Blockchain Sharding, Verifiable Random Functions, Dynamic Committee Selection, Distributed Consensus

• Self-Healing Smart Contracts: An Autonomous Security Mechanism Using On-Chain Machine Learning Models

  Yanling Liu

  Smart contracts face persistent security challenges that traditional auditing methods struggle to address comprehensively. This research presents a novel autonomous security mechanism that enables smart contracts...

  Keywords: Self-Healing Smart Contracts, On-Chain Machine Learning, Autonomous Security, Blockchain Vulnerability Detection

• Interoperability Framework for Heterogeneous Blockchain Networks Based on Relay Chain Architecture and Light Client Verification

  Yifei Yin

  Blockchain networks operate in isolation by design, creating significant barriers for cross-chain communication and asset transfer. This paper presents a novel interoperability framework that addresses...

  Keywords: Blockchain Interoperability, Relay Chain Architecture, Light Client Verification, Cross-Chain Communication

• Zero-Knowledge Proof-Based Anonymous Credential System for Decentralized Identity Management on Blockchain

  Xingwang Pi

  The rapid evolution of decentralized systems has created new challenges for identity management that traditional centralized approaches cannot adequately address. This paper presents a novel anonymous credential system...

  Keywords: Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Anonymous Credentials, Blockchain Identity Management, Privacy-Preserving Authentication

• Hybrid Layer-2 Architecture: Combining State Channels and Rollups for Optimal Transaction Throughput in Blockchain Networks

  Yanlun Chen

  Blockchain scalability remains a critical bottleneck for widespread adoption. This paper presents a novel hybrid Layer-2 architecture that integrates state channels with rollup mechanisms to maximize transaction throughput...

  Keywords: Blockchain Scalability, State Channels, Optimistic Rollups, Layer-2 Solutions