IEEE Access Special Section Editorial: Blockchain-Enabled Trustworthy Systems

Abstract

We are enjoying the benefits brought by the accelerated development of computing systems and the Internet. However, we are also facing a few security and privacy vulnerabilities caused by the increasing system complexity, heterogeneity, dynamicity, and decentralized nature. These security and privacy vulnerabilities may prevent the wide adoption of information and communications technology (ICT). Therefore, trust management has become a crucial aspect of developing trustworthy systems with the preservation of security and privacy. The recent advances in blockchain technologies are bringing opportunities in fully realizing trustworthy systems. Blockchain technologies can enable anonymous and trustful transactions in decentralized and trustless environments. As a result, blockchain-enabled trust management must help to reduce system risks, mitigate financial fraud, and cut down the operational cost of computing systems. Blockchain-enabled trustworthy systems can apply to diverse areas, such as financial services, social management, the Internet of Things, and supply chain management.