Security and Privacy Challenges in Cross-Chain Systems
A special issue of Blockchains (ISSN 2813-5288).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 22
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As blockchain technology continues to develop, the ability to transfer assets and data securely across multiple chains is becoming increasingly essential. To meet this growing demand, cross-chain technology has emerged as a pivotal innovation, enabling seamless interoperability between different blockchain networks. This technology allows for the connection and interaction of distinct blockchain platforms, facilitating the transfer of assets and information across various networks, and expanding the overall capabilities and applications of blockchain technology.
However, the implementation of cross-chain technology introduces a range of security and privacy challenges. The interconnection of different blockchains increases the risk of attacks, such as double-spending and replay attacks, which exploit the vulnerabilities in synchronizing and validating transactions across multiple chains. Furthermore, the diversity in consensus mechanisms and cryptographic protocols across these chains adds to the complexity, making it difficult to ensure robust security and protect user data from potential breaches. Given these challenges, there is a pressing need to develop solutions that effectively balance the security and privacy requirements with the inherent benefits of cross-chain technology.
This Special Issue focuses on exploring cutting-edge research and solutions that tackle the critical security and privacy issues in cross-chain technology. We encourage the submission of original research and comprehensive review articles that contribute to the understanding and enhancement of security in cross-chain operations. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Secure transaction protocols in cross-chain environments;
- Privacy-preserving cross-chain communication methods;
- Cross-chain identity authentication and access control technologies;
- Defence against malicious attack methods in cross-chain systems;
- Design and implementation of scalable and secure cross-chain frameworks;
- Secure and efficient consensus mechanism in cross-chain systems;
- Regulation and auditing of cross-chain transactions and interactions;
- Security and functionality of cross-chain smart contracts.
Dr. Chuan Zhang
Prof. Dr. Licheng Wang
Dr. Xiangyun Tang
Dr. Jianan Hong
Dr. Wenlin Han
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- secure transaction protocols in cross-chain environments
- privacy-preserving cross-chain communication methods
- cross-chain identity authentication and access control technologies
- defence against malicious attack methods in cross-chain systems
- design and implementation of scalable and secure cross-chain frameworks
- secure and efficient consensus mechanism in cross-chain systems
- regulation and auditing of cross-chain transactions and interactions
- security and functionality of cross-chain smart contracts
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