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An overview of blockchain science and engineering
Ghassan Karame1, Michael Huth2, Claire Vishik3
1NEC Laboratories Europe, Heidelberg, Germany.
Royal Society Open Science
|August 4, 2020
Summary
This special issue explores blockchain technology, addressing its energy efficiency criticisms. It highlights sustainable blockchain research and innovations presented in the journal.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Sustainable Technology
Background:
- Introduces blockchain technology as an emergent, interdisciplinary field.
- Addresses common criticisms regarding blockchain's energy inefficiency.
- Sets the stage for a discussion on sustainable blockchain solutions.
Discussion:
- Analyzes recent advancements in blockchain research.
- Focuses on developments aimed at improving energy efficiency.
- Examines the potential for making blockchain technology truly sustainable.
Key Insights:
- Blockchain technology faces significant energy consumption challenges.
- Emerging research offers pathways toward sustainable blockchain applications.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for addressing blockchain's environmental impact.
Outlook:
- Highlights key contributions from papers within the special issue.
- Suggests future research directions for sustainable blockchain.
- Emphasizes the ongoing evolution of blockchain technology towards eco-friendly solutions.
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