A digital twin, in simple words, is a virtual model such that it accurately reflects an object or data. The exponential growth in the usage of blockchain, along with the amalgamation of AI and big data, have exploited the potential of the data generated from current industrial practices, giving rise to the digital twin model that can benefit from blockchain technology. This new book, Blockchain-Based Digital Twins: Research Trends and Challenges, addresses the next-generation technology to actualize secure systems, networks, and environments.

Blockchain-based digital twins are poised to influence and be influenced by artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things in integrating and implementing smart contracts across industries. This concept is explored in detail in this book, as it introduces and analyzes the challenges and opportunities, details modeling and simulation, and explores the various applications of blockchain-based digital twins. The book discusses the security benefits of blockchain and analyses its use for the future of the Internet. The use of a blockchain-based digital twin model in various industries is also explored, including in the healthcare industry, agriculture industry, and mechanics.

Key features:

• Discusses blockchain-supported digital twin applications
• Highlights the key benefits of using blockchain-based digital twins
• Presents a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art research results for blockchain-based digital twins

This comprehensive book, with peer-reviewed chapters, will prove beneficial to researchers and academicians working in the area of development of the blockchain-based digital twin applications. It will also be of interest to industry personnel, policymakers, and system designers working for the transformation of various industries using blockchain technology.