Web3, the next generation web, promises a decentralized and democratized internet that
puts users in control of their data and online identities. However, Web3 faces significant …

This study uncovers seven research themes that have been featured in the existing
research. In particular, the study highlights the interaction among the research themes that …

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is a new paradigm in the creation, distribution, and utilization
of financial services via the integration of blockchain technology. Our research conducts a …

As a brief summary of the Distributed/Decentralized Hybrid Workshop on sustainable
vehicular service ecology, this letter discusses the challenges of autonomous vehicular …

Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) is an organization constructed by
automatically executed rules such as via smart contracts, holding features of the …

This study evaluates the interplay between decentralized finance (DeFi) and centralized
finance (CeFi) within the realm of inclusive banking by examining their foundational …

Abstract Web 3.0, as the third generation of the World Wide Web, aims to solve
contemporary problems of trust, centralization, and data ownership. Driven by the latest …

This paper centers around a simple yet crucial question for everyday users: How should one
choose their delegated validators within proof-of-stake (PoS) protocols, particularly in the …

In this paper, we design, implement, and (partially-) evaluate a lightweight bridge (as a type
of middleware) to connect the Bitcoin and Ethereum networks that were heterogeneously …

Web3 is leading a wave of the next generation of web services that even many Web2
applications are keen to ride. However, the lack of Web3 background for Web2 developers …