The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), has announced the launch of a new ACM journal, Distributed Ledger Technologies: Research and Practice (DLT).
DLT is a peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal that publishes high quality research on the theory, application, development and evaluation of DLT technologies, including, blockchain, cryptocurrency, smart contracts, cryptographic primitives and their wider applications. DLT aims to balance technically innovative and practically relevant advances in this area of study. It will provide a strong linkage between a vibrant scientific community and industry professionals by offering a clear view on theoretical challenges and application in DLT systems, as well as identifying emerging scientific and best-practice research. DLT will offer a blend of original research work and innovative practice-driven advancements by internationally distinguished DLT experts and researchers from academia, as well as public- and private-sector organizations.
Submissions are now being accepted through the publication’s webpage. The editors welcome papers on topics including, but not limited to: Innovation and advances in DLT; Smart contracts; DLT building blocks; Fintech; Blockchain engineering; Enabling technologies; and Real-world use cases.
DLT will publish its first issue in 2022. Raymond Choo and Mohammad Hammoudeh will serve as Co-Editors-in-Chief of the journal.
In addition to Co-EiCs Choo and Hammoudeh, the DLT editorial team is drawn from countries around the world including Austria, Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Dubai, Finland, France, Italy, Norway, Panama, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The editorial board also includes three Senior Associate Editors, 32 Associate Editors, and two Information Directors.
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