This paper examines anomalies and frauds in blockchain networks and proposes detection techniques.
problem Anomalies and frauds undermine blockchain networks' integrity and security.
method Statistical and machine learning methods, game-theoretic solutions, digital forensics, reputation-based systems, and risk assessment techniques.
result Practical applications and insights for enhancing blockchain network security.
New method improves blockchain analysis by handling temporal changes and scalability.
problem Limited focus on evolving nature and scalability of blockchain transaction networks.
method Incremental approach with Metropolis-Hastings random walks.
result Comparable performance in node classification tasks with reduced computational overhead.
Automatically balances blockchain network resources to boost market efficiency.
problem Extractable value leakage and execution frictions in blockchain networks.
method Systematically uses idle network resources for arbitrage, incentivizing transactions.
result Reduces network inventory risk while enhancing price formation and liquidity.
New blockchain metrics improve cryptocurrency trading and prediction.
problem Improving trading and prediction in the volatile cryptocurrency market.
method Developed blockchain metrics based on public data from Bitcoin mining nodes.
result Blockchain metrics provide statistical advantage in trading Bitcoin assets.
Study finds Aave token network has core-periphery structure, with high decentralization predicting better returns.
problem Understanding the actual decentralization in DeFi token transactions on the Ethereum blockchain.
method Applied social network analysis to measure decentralization in Aave token transactions.
result A more decentralized Aave token network predicts higher returns and lower volatility.
Paper proposes a decentralized payment clearing system using blockchain and optimal bidding strategies.
problem Default contagion in a network of smart contracts cleared through blockchain.
method Constructs a decentralized clearing mechanism using blockchain and optimal bidding strategies.
result Proves existence and uniqueness of equilibrium clearing condition for terminal net worths.
With emergence of blockchain technologies and the associated cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, understanding network dynamics behind Blockchain graphs has become a rapidly evolving research direction. Unlike other financial networks, such as stock and currency trading, blockchain based cryptocurrencies have the entire…
Systematizes blockchain decentralization taxonomy and metrics.
problem Lack of a unified definition for blockchain decentralization.
method Formulated a taxonomy of five facets and developed metrics.
result Provided comprehensive insights into blockchain decentralization.
Research analyzes ethical concerns around MEV on blockchain and social media.
problem Fairness issues in transaction ordering on blockchain.
method Applied NLP methods to analyze topics in tweets on MEV.
result Tweets discussed ethical concerns like security, equity, and solutions to MEV.
Ethereum tackles bribery in blockchain transactions with new fee mechanism.
problem Bribing miners in Ethereum blockchain to manipulate transaction fees.
method Filtered transactions, constructed proxies for bribery level, analyzed effects on blockchain and financial markets.
result Bribing affects Ethereum and other blockchains, influencing cryptocurrency, transaction stats, and network adoption.
Blockchain technology and, in particular, blockchain-based cryptocurrencies offer us information that has never been seen before in the financial world. In contrast to fiat currencies, all transactions of crypto-currencies and crypto-tokens are permanently recorded on distributed ledgers and are publicly available. As …
Algorithm improves blockchain bridge efficiency.
problem Efficient cross-chain wealth management.
method Dynamic algorithm to optimize bridge capacities.
result Optimized fund transfers across networks.
This research develops heuristics to detect CoinJoin transactions on Bitcoin blockchain.
problem Compromised privacy in Bitcoin transactions due to CoinJoin.
method Analyzed open-source CoinJoin implementations to develop heuristics.
result Refined heuristics for identifying CoinJoin transactions on the blockchain.
We introduce blockchains and distributed ledgers and describe their potential applications to money and banking. The analysis compares public and private ledgers and outlines the suitability of various types of ledgers for different purposes. Furthermore, a few historical prototypes of blockchains and distributed ledge…
Blockchain technology shows significant results and huge potential for serving as an interweaving fabric that goes through every industry and market, allowing decentralized and secure value exchange, thus connecting our civilization like never before. The standard approach for asset value predictions is based on market…
Game-theoretic analysis of mining gaps in blockchain systems.
problem Strategic mining behavior and its impact on blockchain stability.
method Game-theoretic model and Nash equilibrium analysis.
result Mining gaps can destabilize blockchain systems, especially with decreasing block rewards.
New hybrid model predicts carbon prices using blockchain data.
problem Predicting carbon prices with fluctuation.
method DILATED CNN-LSTM framework with L1/L2 regularization.
result DILATED CNN-LSTM outperforms traditional models.
Ethereum trends analyzed through blockchain transactions and Google searches.
problem Identifying market manipulation in crypto prices.
method Big data analysis of Ethereum transactions, smart contracts, and search volumes.
result Big players manipulate crypto markets after price drops.
Blockchain offers a decentralized, immutable, transparent system of records. It offers a peer-to-peer network of nodes with no centralised governing entity making it unhackable and therefore, more secure than the traditional paper-based or centralised system of records like banks etc. While there are certain advantages…
Dark blockchain venues increase miners' profits but raise users' execution risk.
problem Exploitable information leakage in blockchain transactions.
method Economic incentive analysis and empirical study of dark venues.
result Dark venues increase miners' profits but raise users' execution risk.
The paper analyzes transaction fees on blockchains using a priority queue model.
problem Understanding and optimizing transaction fees on blockchain networks.
method An M/G^K/1 priority queue model is used to analyze transaction fees and user behavior.
result New insights into the dynamics of transaction fees and their impact on user behavior are provided.
Paper develops security model and pricing for stable digital currency in quantum blockchain network.
problem Securing and pricing stable digital currency in a quantum blockchain network.
method Developed a block-based quantum channel networking technology and a FinTech platform model with dynamic pricing.
result Established a generalized IoB security model using quantum channel networking and QKD.
The Bitcoin transaction graph is a public data structure organized as transactions between addresses, each associated with a logical entity. In this work, we introduce a complete probabilistic model of the Bitcoin Blockchain. We first formulate a set of conditional dependencies induced by the Bitcoin protocol at the bl…
A blockchain replaces central counterparties with time-consuming consensus protocols to record the transfer of ownership. This settlement latency slows cross-exchange trading, exposing arbitrageurs to price risk. Off-chain settlement, instead, exposes arbitrageurs to costly default risk. We show with Bitcoin network an…
Paper presents a risk management framework for blockchain protocols.
problem Blockchain protocol risks affecting DLT and digital assets.
method Developed a comprehensive risk management framework using traditional taxonomy.
result Structured approach to identify, measure, monitor and report blockchain protocol risks.
Model for open, decentralized network with task load balancing.
problem Complex computational tasks in open, decentralized networks.
method Incentive-based load balancing using economic mechanisms.
result Optimized resource allocation and enhanced system resilience.
A DRL approach optimizes resource allocation in BFL to reduce latency and energy consumption.
problem Energy and CPU constraints of mobile devices and increased training latency due to blockchain mining.
method Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) to derive optimal decisions for MLMO.
result Optimal resource allocation and block generation rate to minimize system latency, energy consumption, and incentive cost.
The paper explores how mining costs, rewards, and blockchain security are interconnected.
problem Understanding the interdependencies between mining costs, mining rewards, and blockchain security.
method Theoretical derivation and empirical analysis using daily crypto market data and autoregressive distributed lag approach.
result Cryptocurrency price and mining rewards are intrinsically linked to blockchain security outcomes.
PoEL protocol aims to efficiently create and secure liquidity for blockchain networks.
problem Lack of sustainable liquidity and network security in Proof of Stake blockchains.
method PoEL uses staking rewards to attract risk capital, structuring incentives for capital efficiency and security.
result PoEL protocol enhances blockchain network security and liquidity sustainability.
Blockchain MEV is unaffected by ordering changes.
problem Maximizing arbitrage opportunities on blockchain exchanges.
method Formalized MEV, proved invariance under certain conditions.
result Maximal extractable value is invariant under changes in ordering mechanism.
Blockchain protocol improves traditional mutual funds with performance fees and investor protection.
problem Operational issues and performance fees in traditional mutual funds.
method Developed a blockchain protocol that integrates features of mutual funds and hedge funds.
result Blockchain can simplify performance fee calculations and protect investors.
FinML-Chain integrates blockchain data for financial machine learning.
problem Challenges in financial machine learning, including missing data, lack of transparency, and incompatible data sources.
method Blockchain technology integrated with machine learning techniques to address financial market challenges.
result Framework generates datasets for analyzing economic mechanisms, advancing financial research.
This review covers quantum computing applications in finance and blockchain.
problem Challenges in finance and blockchain security with quantum computing.
method Systematic review of recent quantum finance and blockchain work.
result Quantum-resistant blockchain systems and security measures.
DyFEn simulates blockchain for fee setting in payment channels.
problem Dynamic fee setting in off-chain payment channels.
method Agent-based reinforcement learning in a blockchain simulation.
result Empirical results of reinforcement learning methods on dynamic fee setting.
DeFi TrustBoost uses blockchain and AI to assess small business loans.
problem Assessing small business loans from low-wealth households.
method Combines blockchain and Explainable AI to ensure confidentiality, compliance, and security.
result Tamper-proof auditing and on-chain/off-chain data storage for financial organizations.
Post-quantum cryptography needed for blockchain security.
problem Quantum computers threaten traditional blockchain cryptography.
method Review of theoretical cryptography and quantum information theory.
result Post-quantum cryptography is essential for blockchain security.
Study shows Bitcoin security tied to mining rewards and prices.
problem Understanding Bitcoin security's dependency on market outcomes.
method Used ARDL approach with daily blockchain and Bitcoin data from 2014-2019.
result Bitcoin security outcomes linked to Bitcoin price and mining rewards.
This study reveals statistical patterns in ERC20 token transactions on Ethereum blockchain.
problem Understanding transactional dynamics in decentralized systems.
method Examined over 44 million ERC20 token transfers, categorized by address type (EOA or SC), and analyzed using scaling laws.
result EOA-driven transactions exhibit consistent statistical behavior, while SC-driven activity displays sublinear scaling and bursty activity.
Blockchain aims to improve trust in AI systems, but lacks systematic studies.
problem Lack of systematic studies on blockchain design principles for AI trust.
method Hybrid qualitative and quantitative studies.
result Vast opportunities for future research and practice in blockchain design.
This study evaluates Algorand and Ethereum 2.0 for blockchain trilemma challenges.
problem Balancing decentralization, security, and scalability in blockchain systems.
method Comparative analysis of Algorand and Ethereum 2.0 using metrics for decentralization, scalability, and security.
result Each system has strengths in addressing the blockchain trilemma, providing insights for other blockchain technologies.
Quantum crypto-economics models price risks in blockchain technology.
problem Quantum technology's potential to undermine blockchain security.
method Building financial models to price quantum risk in blockchain scenarios.
result Quantum crypto-economics models can assess and price quantum risks in blockchain.
Blockchain is a distributed database that keeps a chronologically-growing list (chain) of records (blocks) secure from tampering and revision. While computerisation has changed the nature of a ledger from clay tables in the old days to digital records in modern days, blockchain technology is the first true innovation i…
FluxLayer solves cross-chain liquidity fragmentation for better MEV capture.
problem Cross-chain fragmented liquidity and MEV optimization.
method Three-layer framework integrating settlement, intent, and leverage mechanisms.
result FluxLayer enhances cross-chain MEV by capturing more arbitrage opportunities.
Study reveals dynamic causal relationships between Ethereum transaction fees and economic subsystems.
problem Historical gas fee volatility caused economic disequilibria and stakeholder challenges.
method Time-varying Granger causality analysis using data on active wallets and transaction volume.
result Dynamic bidirectional causal relationships between transaction fees and economic subsystems across Ethereum.
Automated market-making for CBDCs and stable coins on blockchain.
problem Creating fair exchange rates for digital assets on blockchain.
method Developed an innovative approach for generating fair exchange rates.
result Illustrated the approach's efficacy on G-10 currency exchange rates.
New voting strategies show committee-based consensus can scale efficiently.
problem Ensuring honest committees in committee-based consensus protocols.
method Empirical analysis of simpler voting strategies and their convergence to optimality.
result Simpler voting strategies converge to optimality exponentially quickly, ensuring robustness and efficiency.
Distributed learning across a coalition of organizations allows the members of the coalition to train and share a model without sharing the data used to optimize this model. In this paper, we propose new secure architectures that guarantee preservation of data privacy, trustworthy sequence of iterative learning and equ…
A blockchain-based federated learning system with latency analysis.
problem Latency issues in decentralized federated learning architectures.
method Introduced a consortium blockchain and a latency model to analyze the workflow.
result The latency model accurately quantifies actual delays in the system.