Abstract:
Every technology with its powerful uses has issues connected to it, and security is at the top. As for the changing environment, the world has been shifting to Virtual Reality; the new coming world seems to be the internet and blockchain technology which is more powerful than others and has its applications in every field, be it quantum computing, internet of things, security or others. This survey paper covers blockchain and its security in different sciences and technology fields. We begin with the introduction of blockchain and then discuss its structure. After that, security issues have been highlighted, including attacks and their behavior in quantum computing, internet of things, and cloud computing. Furthermore, we have discussed the most common types of attacks and the SRM model of blockchain, followed by the conclusion.
Keywords:
Blockchain
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Smart Contracts
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Cryptocurrency
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Sybil
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Double Spending