Application of Blockchain for Internet of Things: A Bibliometric Analysis

As a disruptive emerging technology, the Internet of things (IoT) has rapidly developed, but its privacy risks and security vulnerabilities are still key challenges. The decentralized distributed architecture blockchain potential to satisfy IoT requirements. This gives birth new domain for (BIoT). BIoT will cause significant transformations across several industries, paving way business models. Based on Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) Social Sciences (SSCI) databases in Web (WoS) Core Collection, this study aims explore research trends cooperation field using bibliometric method. results indicate that publications have increased significantly from 2016 2020, with China USA being most productive influential countries. Keyword co-occurrence analysis shows important topics as follows: issues, core technologies, application dimensions, transaction processes. Text mining indicates future directions BloT focus more both computing paradigms applications. provide researchers greater understanding state art serve reference engaging identify their own directions.