Exploring the Security Aspects of Blockchain Technology: Challenges and Prospects

Rezaee, Maryam; Mohammadpoor, Ali

doi:10.22034/apj.2025.730011

Exploring the Security Aspects of Blockchain Technology: Challenges and Prospects

Document Type : Original Research Article

Authors

Maryam Rezaee ^¶

Ali Mohammadpoor ^¶

Department of Computer Engineering, Ar.C., Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran

10.22034/apj.2025.730011

Abstract

Blockchain technology, with its unique features such as decentralization, transparency, security, and immutability, has brought about a significant transformation in various technological fields. This article aims to comprehensively review the security aspects of blockchain, its challenges, and future prospects. First, the fundamental concepts of blockchain, various consensus algorithms, and cryptographic techniques used in it are described. Then, the diverse applications of blockchain in fields such as finance, IoT, energy, health, and privacy are analyzed. An important part of the article is dedicated to blockchain security issues, including network attacks, code vulnerabilities, smart contract attacks, and data protection. Finally, security measures and vulnerability analysis tools are introduced, and research trends are presented to develop more scalable and secure systems. The results show that while blockchain has high potential, it cannot be used sustainably and widely without considering the existing security issues and challenges. Therefore, addressing these challenges, along with leveraging new technologies, will be the key to success in the future development of blockchain. This paper can be used as a reference for further research in the field of blockchain security and the development of related technologies.

Keywords

Blockchain

Security

Consensus Algorithm

Smart Contract

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