Advances in Blockchain Technology for Cyber Physical Systems

This book helps discover various potential uses of blockchain that can be fruitful for cyber-physical system (CPS) applications. The authors provide a sampling of recent advances and ideas into the practical usage of blockchain technologies in addressing cyber-physical systems challenges and issues. The book provides a window into new theoretical and applied research related to blockchain technologies addressing cyber-physical systems including Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Machine-to-Machine (M2M), and Industry 4.0. The book is applicable to researchers, professionals, academics, and students in communications engineering.

 Presents the latest discoveries and advances of blockchain techniques and applications for CPS; Analyzes and presents the state-of-the-art of blockchain technology and related technologies and methodologies in CPS;Proposes new models, practical solutions and technological advances related to blockchain for CPS applications.