Blockchain

The rapidly expanding technology of blockchain is much more than currency and transaction anonymity. How do we use, expand, and advance the development of secure, efficient, and seamless blockchains to improve human interaction?

The UCLA Connection Lab is home to one of the most progressive research groups on blockchain technology. Our work combines theoretical development with novel approaches to broaden and strengthen the field.

We aim to explore various fields of study in the world of blockchain, namely, but not limited to: fraud prevention, loyalty, regulatory reporting, smart identity, and asset tracking.

Reputation-Based Blockchain Structures

A blockchain mostly runs on a peer-to-peer network with a topology that affects basic promises, such as safety and availability.…

Incentivizing Participants

If a blockchain is an open and decentralized system, it is essential to design each system component to be incentive-compatible…