SEEBLOCKS.eu Workshop at COMPSAC 2024

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SEEBLOCKS.eu is organising the "Blockchain Nexus: Bridging Innovations and Standards for Tomorrow’s Digital Frontier" Workshop, on July 3rd (03:30-05:00 PM), during "COMPSAC 2024: Digital Development for a Better Future", in Osaka (Japan). There was a call for papers in April and selected authors are joining SEEBLOCKS.eu in Japan to present their work!

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The Selected Authors

A total of 4 authors from all papers received were selected to present their papers at the SEEBLOCKS.eu workshop during COMPSAC 2024. Get to know them and the abstracts of their papers below

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Title: Geopolitical Manoeuvring in Blockchain Standardization: Comparative Analysis of the EU and U.S. Approaches

Abstract

This study examines the standardization of blockchain technology and its applications across the EU, U.S., and ISO. It reveals the continued dominance of the United States in this field, driven by its focus on technological intricacies and institutional support, notably from NIST. Conversely, the EU's approach begins with reliance on ISO standards, potentially resulting in fragmented standardization and limited proprietary blockchain development. The introduction of EUROC as a competitor to USD-pegged stablecoins illustrates the EU's strategy to challenge U.S. technological dominance, facilitated by initiatives like MiCA. This geopolitical maneuvering underscores the EU's aspiration to solidify its position in the global blockchain landscape by leveraging standardization as a tool for competitiveness and technological influence.

Authors

  • Ruochen Qi - University of Glasgow (United Kingdom)
  • Dong-Hyu Kim - University of Glasgow (United Kingdom)
Title: Distributed Ledger Technology as a Tool for Voluntary Standardization Compliance in Emerging Technologies: A Legal View

Abstract

Emerging technology products would benefit hugely from the introduction of voluntary standards. Those, however, are costly to adopt, especially for smaller players. Further, popularizing the standards and policing compliance is difficult. This paper makes the case for empowering the users to police the voluntary standards. Utilizing Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), more precisely Directed Acyclic Graph – which reduces the costs of recording and storing individual measurements for each product allowing users to claim compensation every time the product doesn’t perform according to specifications. The paper discusses the specific requirements the product should meet to utilize DLT as compliance tool. It is also discussing the specific legal issues that entail from empowering users to police standard compliance.

Authors

  • Dimitar Kyosev - ALIS GRAVE NIL LIMITED (Bulgaria)
Title: Hybrid Consensus Networks for Scalable and Secure Internet of Vehicles

Abstract

Permissioned distributed ledgers (PDLs) provide security and trust for Internet of Vehicles (IoV) applications, but face scalability issues due to resource-intensive consensus mechanisms. To address this, we propose a novel hybrid consensus network (HCN) architecture that leverages the computational capabilities of parked connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs) through a multi-layer vehicular edge computing (VEC) framework. The HCN is designed following guidelines outlined by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) regarding the structuring of PDLs. It aims to improve the performance, reliability and scalability of PDL-based IoV networks while maintaining their security and trust guarantees.

Authors

  • Mohammad Fardad - Dublin City University (Ireland)
  • Elham Mohammadzadeh Mianji - Dublin City University (Ireland)
  • Gabriel-Miro Muntean - Dublin City University (Ireland)
  • Irina Tal - Dublin City University (Ireland)ntent.
Title: Secure and Decentralized Collaboration in Oncology: A Blockchain Approach to Tumor Segmentation

Abstract

This research presents an innovative framework that uses blockchain technology to improve tumor segmentation in medical imaging. The approach tackles issues related to data security, particularly when dealing with real private dataset, annotation accuracy, and collaboration. With the growing reliance of the medical industry on accurate tumor segmentation from medical images for cancer diagnosis and treatment, current methods are inadequate in maintaining data accuracy and promoting collaboration among experts across different countries. Our suggested approach utilizes blockchain technology to establish a decentralized, secure platform for the collaborative obtaining, annotation, and validation of medical images by data scientists, oncologists, and radiologists. Smart contracts streamline essential procedures such as verification of annotations, consensus among experts, and remuneration of contributors, guaranteeing the dependability and excellence of the data. Furthermore, the unchangeable record of transactions in the blockchain ensures a reliable basis for implementing artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. This improves the accuracy of segmenting data and allows for predictive modeling. This strategy not only improves the precision and effectiveness of tumor segmentation but also promotes a worldwide collaborative environment, which has the potential to revolutionize cancer diagnostics and treatment planning. Furthermore, it ensures the privacy and security of patient data.

Authors

  • Ramin Ranjbarzadeh - Dublin City University (Ireland)
  • Ayse  Keles - Ankara Medipol University (Turkey)
  • Martin Crane - Dublin City University (Ireland)
  • Shokofeh Anari - Islamic Azad University (Iran)
  • Malika Bendechache - University of Galway (Ireland)

About the Workshop

The goal of the Blockchain Nexus: Bridging Innovations and Standards for Tomorrow’s Digital Frontier" Workshop, taking place on July 3rd (03:30-05:00 PM), is to foster a dynamic exchange of ideas and knowledge among researchers and practitioners, both from academia and industry, aiming to identify key challenges, opportunities, and best practices in bridging the gap between blockchain, distributed ledger technology (DLT), emerging innovations and standards. This workshop is part of SEEBLOCKS mission, focused on bridging the gap between the Research, Academia and Standardisation Communities, and sustaining capacity building of blockchain experts to funnel innovations into standards activities.

Workshop Theme

Blockchain and DLT has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping and revolutionising industries across the globe. At the heart of this revolution lies a delicate balance between emerging innovations and the crucial need for standardisation. Originally conceived as the underlying technology for cryptocurrencies, Blockchain has matured beyond its cryptocurrency roots. Its decentralised and immutable nature, the enhanced security and transparency, has given rise to a myriad of applications and innovations in a variety of domains, from supply chain management and healthcare to finance and beyond. This maturation from blockchain technology is turning it into a crucial technology to complement with other technologies, namely Smart Technologies, Digital Security and Privacy, Computer Architectures, amongst other topics, all essential for better digital futures.

As the blockchain landscape diversifies, standardisation becomes paramount. Standards provide a common language and framework, facilitating interoperability, scalability, and the integration of disparate blockchain solutions. They address various aspects, including data formats, consensus mechanisms, cryptographic algorithms, identity management, privacy protection, new use cases for technology, smart contract development, verification and execution, etc. The challenge lies in striking a delicate balance between fostering innovation and establishing a cohesive set of standards that can guide the industry toward maturity.

Scope & Topics of the Workshop

This workshop will facilitate much needed interaction and information exchange among researchers, from both academia and industry, on recent and ongoing developments, key issues and challenges, and best practices related to Blockchain and DLT standardisation and bridging the gap between Blockchain innovation and standardisation. Researchers and practitioners from all over the world, from academia and industry, will be invited to present their work and perspectives and participate in the workshop.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to

  • Blockchain and DLT related standardisation initiatives: systematic reviews, surveys, use case studies, etc.
  • Future trends and topics for Blockchain and DLT standardisation
  • Best practices in Blockchain and DLT standardisation
  • Challenges and opportunities for Blockchain and DLT standardisation
  • Novel use cases for Blockchain
  • Bridging the gap between Blockchain emerging innovations and standardisation
  • Blockchain and DLT standardisation in education: innovation, best practices, use case studies, etc.
  • Blockchain and AI – a call for standardisation?
  • Integration of Blockchain and other emerging technologies
Paper submission

Page limits are inclusive of tables, figures, appendices, and references. The maximum number of pages of workshop pages is 6 (six). Authors can add an additional 2 pages with additional page charges ($125 USD/page). Papers should be submitted on EasyChair by 15th April by 21st April.

IEEE Paper templates are available in MS Word 2003 and LaTex. All submissions must use US 8.5×11 letter page format. All submissions must adhere to IEEE Conference Publishing Policies. All submission will be screened for plagiarized material through the IEEE Cross Check portal. 

More information authors is available on the "Information for Authors" section on COMPSAC website

Important Dates

  • Workshop, Fast Abstract, SRS, JC papers due: by 15th April by 21st April.
  • Notification: May 1, 2024
  • Camera Ready & Registration due: June 1, 2024

Workshop Chairs

  • John Favaro, Trust-IT, Italy

  • Knut Blind, Fraunhofer ISI, Germany

  • Fiona Delaney, CEO Origina Chain Networks, Ireland

  • Irina Tal, Dublin City University, Ireland

 

Programme Committee

  • Malika Bendechache, University of Galway, Ireland

  • Takfarinas Saber, University of Galway, Ireland

  • Carmen Holotescu, “Ioan Slavici University” of Timisoara, Romania

  • Ramona Trestian, Middlesex University, UK

  • Trevor Clohessy, Atlantic Technological University, Ireland

  • Simone Wurster, Fraunhofer, Germany

  • Irina Tal, Dublin City University, Ireland (co-chair)

  • Mohammed Amine Togou, Dublin City University, Ireland

  • Mohammad Fardad, Dublin City University, Ireland

  • Elham Mohammadzadeh Mianji, Dublin City University, Ireland

SEEBLOCKS.eu Workshop page on COMPSAC 2024 website: https://ieeecompsac.computer.org/2024/blockchain-nexus/