The Internet is evolving into a new multi-factor paradigm based around smart systems, Internet of Things, new distributed data structures (e.g. blockchains and distributed ledgers in general) and digital assets (e.g. cryptocurrencies). In the next few years, these technologies will converge and interact, fostering novel services, business models and applications. Indeed, the blockchain, and all the novel Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs) in general, can provide an automated and secure transaction infrastructure for next generation Internet of Things (IoT), mobile and smart systems while the voluntary user participation to the mining of cryptocurrencies could permit the development of new distributed services (i.e. offering an alternative to the advertisement-based revenue system used by most of the “free services” that are currently available). This workshop aims at gathering together researchers and practitioners, coming from academia and industry, to focus on the new challenges posed by the novel technologies and applications that are based on the blockchains infrastructure. The goal is to promote discussion on theory, progresses, development, deployment and on the practical usage of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technologies, smart contracts, etc. We are interested both in innovative works in an unexplored and/or emerging topic in the broad area of distributed systems (e.g., mobile systems, devices and applications, vehicular and robotic systems, IoT), and in novel findings and/or new insights that build on existing works. The submission of both “full-fledged” technical papers and “visionary” position papers is strongly encouraged. Demos, tutorial and hands-on on submission are most welcome.



The specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

All kind of blockchain based distributed systems

Distributed (smart) systems relying on cryptocurrencies and smart contracts

DLTs and the Internet of Things (IoT)

Blockchain and mobile systems

Blockchain and DLT based mobile ad-hoc networks

Blockchain and DLT based intelligent vehicular coordination

Vehicular services based on cryptocurrencies and blockchain

Blockchain solutions for automotive

Use of blockchain to support mobile smart services and applications

Blockchain in crowdsourcing and crowdsensing

Blockchain in 5G

Blockchain in edge and cloud computing

Use of blockchain and DLTs in Smart Cities

Blockchain schemes for decentralization

Blockchain-inspired or alternative byzantine fault tolerance

Performance optimization of blockchain and decentralized schemes

Use of blockchain in healthcare applications

Blockchains’ energy consumption issues

Security related issues in cryptocurrencies and blockchain

Simulation of blockchains

Use of blockchain in distributed simulation

Use of cryptocurrencies in public volunteer computing

Cryptocurrencies and blockchain usage in online gaming architectures and digital virtual environments

Multi-Agent Systems for modelling the usage of cryptocurrencies

Decentralized (mobile) processing, computing, and storage infrastructure

Testing mechanisms to increase interoperability, robustness, stability, and confidence in blockchain (mobile) systems