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Bridging the Gaps: Future Directions for Blockchain and IoT Integration in Smart Grids

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  • Joao C. Ferreira

    (Faculty of Logistics, Molde University College, NO-6410 Molde, Norway)

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The convergence of blockchain and Internet of Things technologies holds immense promise for revolutionizing the smart grid landscape [...]

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  • Joao C. Ferreira, 2025. "Bridging the Gaps: Future Directions for Blockchain and IoT Integration in Smart Grids," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(4), pages 1-6, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:18:y:2025:i:4:p:772-:d:1585827
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