Empower Connectivity: Software-Driven Solutions for Interoperable Blockchains

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, blockchain technology has established itself in many areas due to its principles of decentralization, transparency, and security. However, as the blockchain ecosystem continues to expand, interoperability between different blockchain networks remains a critical challenge. The ability to easily and effectively connect and communicate across disparate blockchains is critical to achieving widespread adoption and maximizing the potential of this revolutionary technology.

This Special Issue, titled “Empower Connectivity: Software-Driven Solutions for Interoperable Blockchains”, aims to explore innovative software-driven approaches to address the interoperability challenge in blockchain ecosystems. This collection of articles aims to collate cutting-edge research and practical insights from leading experts in the field.

The articles featured in this Special Issue delve into a range of topics, including novel interoperability protocols, cross-chain communication mechanisms, standardization efforts, interoperable smart contracts, and real-world use cases. By examining these diverse perspectives, we aim to advance our understanding of the technical, economic, and regulatory dimensions of blockchain interoperability.

Through this Special Issue, we seek to empower researchers, developers, and industry practitioners with actionable insights and strategies to foster greater connectivity and collaboration within the blockchain space. Together, we explore the potential of software-driven solutions to realize the vision of a truly interconnected and interoperable blockchain ecosystem.

• Software-oriented blockchain interoperability;
• Blockchain interoperability;
• Best practices for blockchain interoperability by design;
• Performance metrics and tools used for blockchain interoperability;
• Scalability solutions, sidechain systems, and sharding systems;
• Security, privacy, and trust issues in blockchain interoperability;
• DLT and blockchain interoperability architectures;
• Layer 2 solutions for interoperability;
• Languages for interoperability;
• Virtual machines used to promote interoperability;
• Blockchain oracles;
• Cross-chain decentralized applications;
• DAPPs for blockchain interoperability.

Dr. Diego Pennino
Dr. Jianbo Gao
Guest Editors

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• software-oriented blockchain interoperability
• blockchain interoperability
• blockchain oracles