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Journal of Current Research in Blockchain
Published by Meta Bright Indonesia
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30481430     DOI : https://doi.org/10.47738/jcrb
Core Subject : Economy, Science,
The Journal of Current Research in Blockchain publishes high-quality research on: Blockchain technology Smart Contract Data Privacy Decentralization Data Distributed Ledger Technology Decentralized Applications Our goal is to provide a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share innovative findings, discuss emerging trends, and address the challenges and opportunities presented by blockchain technology across various sectors.
Articles 30 Documents
The Role of Trust in Mediating the Impact of Electronic Word of Mouth and Security on Cryptocurrency Purchase Decisions Irfan, Muhamad
Journal of Current Research in Blockchain Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): Regular Issue December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47738/jcrb.v1i3.18

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This study investigated the role of trust (TR) in mediating the impact of electronic word of mouth (EW) and security (SE) on cryptocurrency purchase decisions (PD). A cross-sectional survey design was employed, and data were collected through 330 distributed questionnaires, of which 320 valid responses were retained after validation steps that included confirming prior cryptocurrency usage. The sample consisted of active cryptocurrency users in Indonesia, aiming to explore the relationships between EW, SE, attitudes (AT), perceived behavioral control (PB), TR, and PD. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data and test the hypothesized relationships. The findings highlighted that TR significantly mediated the effects of both EW and SE on PD, underscoring TR as a crucial factor in the cryptocurrency market. Additionally, the study revealed that PB played a significant role, particularly in mediating the relationship between SE and PD, suggesting that consumers' confidence in managing transactions greatly influences their purchasing behavior. The results contribute to the literature by validating an integrated model that combines key factors influencing cryptocurrency PD and extending the Theory of Planned Behavior by incorporating EW and SE as antecedents. The study provides practical implications for cryptocurrency platforms and marketers, emphasizing the need for robust security measures, positive EW management, and user-friendly interfaces to foster TR and enhance consumer engagement in the cryptocurrency market.
Investigating the Determinants of NFT Purchase Intention: An Integrated Model Combining the Theory of Planned Behavior and Technology Acceptance Model Sangsawang, Thosporn
Journal of Current Research in Blockchain Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): Regular Issue December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47738/jcrb.v1i3.19

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This study investigated the determinants of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) purchase intention (PI) by integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The research aimed to identify key factors influencing PI), including Attitude Toward NFTs (AT), Perceived Usefulness (PU), Perceived Ease of Use (PEU), Subjective Norms (SN), Perceived Behavioral Control (PBC), and Perceived Risk (PR). A quantitative research design was employed, with data collected through an online survey distributed via Google Forms in February 2024. Out of the 345 questionnaires initially distributed, 336 were validated and included in the analysis after filtering for participants with actual NFT usage experience. The findings revealed that PU and PEU positively influenced AT, which in turn significantly enhanced PI. PBC and SN were also found to have direct positive effects on PI, highlighting the importance of consumer confidence and social influence in driving behavior. Conversely, PR demonstrated a negative impact on PI, underscoring the deterrent effects of concerns related to security, privacy, and financial uncertainty. The study further confirmed the mediating role of attitude, showing that positive evaluations of NFTs play a crucial role in translating perceived benefits and usability into actionable PI. The integrated model combining TPB and TAM effectively explained the complexities of NFT PI, offering valuable insights for both theoretical understanding and practical applications in the NFT market. These results provide actionable recommendations for NFT platforms and marketers to enhance user engagement, mitigate PR, and foster positive consumer AT.
Blockchain and the Evolution of Decentralized Finance Navigating Growth and Vulnerabilities Durachman, Yusuf; Rahman, Abdul Wahab Abdul
Journal of Current Research in Blockchain Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): Regular Issue December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47738/jcrb.v1i3.20

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Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is revolutionizing the way individuals and institutions engage with financial services by removing intermediaries and offering decentralized alternatives to traditional banking and finance systems. This paper explores the rapid growth and impact of DeFi on global financial systems, focusing on key protocols such as Uniswap, Aave, and Compound. Using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including case studies and comparative analyses, the research examines the evolution of DeFi in terms of Total Value Locked (TVL), transaction costs, security challenges, and user adoption. The findings reveal that DeFi platforms have experienced exponential growth in liquidity, with TVL across major protocols increasing from $50 million in January 2020 to over $100 billion by January 2024. Uniswap alone saw its TVL grow from $50 million to $15 billion during the same period. DeFi significantly reduces transaction costs, with cross-border fees averaging $7 on Uniswap, compared to $35 in traditional banks. However, Ethereum gas fees remain volatile, exceeding $50 during peak congestion periods. Despite these cost benefits, the study also identifies security as a major concern, with 22 significant security incidents reported in DeFi between 2020 and 2023, resulting in substantial financial losses. Additionally, the lack of clear regulatory frameworks continues to pose challenges to broader adoption. This research concludes that while DeFi has the potential to disrupt traditional financial systems, its long-term success depends on addressing these technical and regulatory challenges. The adoption of Layer-2 scaling solutions, along with improvements in security and regulatory clarity, will be essential for ensuring the continued growth and stability of the DeFi ecosystem.
Evaluating Blockchain Adoption in Indonesia's Supply Chain Management Sector Pratama, Satrya Fajri; Prastyo, Priyo Agung
Journal of Current Research in Blockchain Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): Regular Issue December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47738/jcrb.v1i3.21

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This research evaluated the adoption of blockchain technology in the supply chain management sector, focusing on the factors that influence the intention to use blockchain, including perceived usefulness, security, facilitating conditions, cost, regulatory support, and trust. Data were collected through a cross-sectional survey distributed to 315 individuals actively involved in supply chain management, of which 309 valid responses were obtained after a validation process that included screening questions such as prior use of blockchain technology. The study employed structural equation modeling (SEM) for data analysis. The findings highlighted that trust played a significant mediating role between perceived usefulness, security, and intention to use blockchain technology. Perceived usefulness and security were found to significantly enhance trust, which in turn positively influenced the intention to adopt blockchain. Regulatory support also had a strong positive impact on adoption intentions, underscoring the importance of clear and supportive regulatory frameworks. Cost was identified as a barrier to adoption, reflecting the need for organizations to address financial concerns associated with blockchain implementation. The results contributed to the theoretical understanding of blockchain adoption by integrating trust as a key mediator in the Technology Acceptance Model and offered practical implications for supply chain management professionals and policymakers.
Decentralizing Identity with Blockchain Technology in Digital Identity Management Kumar, Aayush
Journal of Current Research in Blockchain Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): Regular Issue December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47738/jcrb.v1i3.22

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Blockchain technology has emerged as a promising solution for digital identity verification, offering significant improvements in security, decentralization, and privacy. This study examines the application of blockchain in identity systems, focusing on the benefits and challenges it presents. The findings reveal that blockchain enhances security by 85%, decentralizes data control by 80%, and improves privacy protection by 75% compared to traditional centralized systems. Additionally, the study highlights key challenges, including regulatory uncertainty, scalability issues, and interoperability concerns. Regulatory gaps remain a major obstacle to widespread adoption, despite a rapid increase in blockchain adoption rates from 5% in 2016 to 75% in 2022. Scalability also poses significant technical challenges, with public blockchains struggling to handle large transaction volumes efficiently. Through a comparative analysis, the study shows that blockchain-based identity systems outperform traditional centralized systems in terms of data control (90% vs. 40%), security (85% vs. 50%), and transparency (95% vs. 30%). However, traditional systems still lead in scalability by 10%. This paper concludes that while blockchain holds the potential to revolutionize identity verification, addressing regulatory, scalability, and interoperability issues is critical to achieving its full potential. Future research should focus on developing more scalable consensus mechanisms and standardized frameworks to promote adoption, ensuring blockchain’s viability as a global identity management solution.
Comparative Analysis of LightGBM and XGBoost for Predictive Risk Assessment in Blockchain Transactions within the Metaverse Srinivasan, Bhavana
Journal of Current Research in Blockchain Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Regular Issue March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47738/jcrb.v2i1.23

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The growing integration of blockchain technology within the metaverse has created an urgent need for effective systems to assess and mitigate transaction risks. This study investigates the use of machine learning models, specifically LightGBM and XGBoost, for predictive risk analysis in blockchain transactions. A dataset comprising 50,000 blockchain transactions, with 75% categorized as low-risk and 25% as high-risk, was used to evaluate the performance of these models across key metrics. LightGBM emerged as the superior model, achieving an accuracy of 91.2%, surpassing XGBoost's 89.5%. Additionally, LightGBM recorded an AUC-ROC score of 0.94, outperforming XGBoost’s 0.92. In terms of computational efficiency, LightGBM demonstrated clear advantages. It required only 80 seconds for training and 10 milliseconds per prediction, whereas XGBoost needed 120 seconds for training and 15 milliseconds for prediction. Feature importance analysis further highlighted the pivotal role of the Risk Score, which contributed 40% and 35% to the predictive power of LightGBM and XGBoost, respectively. Other significant features included Amount (USD) and Session Duration, showcasing the relevance of both behavioral and transactional data in risk prediction. These results underscore LightGBM's suitability for real-time risk assessment, making it a reliable and efficient tool for managing large transaction volumes in blockchain ecosystems. However, this study also acknowledges some limitations, including the imbalanced dataset and the static nature of the models, which may struggle with evolving transaction patterns. Future research could address these challenges by employing advanced resampling techniques to balance the dataset, incorporating additional contextual features, and developing adaptive models capable of handling dynamic risk profiles. Through these advancements, this research contributes to the foundation for scalable and secure risk assessment systems, fostering trust in blockchain-based metaverse applications.
Discovering Co-Occurrence Patterns Among Blockchain Address Categories Using the FP-Growth Association Mining Algorithm Lenus, Latasha
Journal of Current Research in Blockchain Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Regular Issue March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47738/jcrb.v2i1.24

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This paper focuses on identifying recurring patterns among blockchain address categories using the FP-Growth algorithm, which is known for its efficiency in mining frequent itemsets within large datasets. The study provides insights into blockchain ecosystem dynamics by analyzing category associations across different blockchain networks like Ethereum and Bitcoin. Through this analysis, significant patterns were found, such as the frequent co-occurrence of categories related to smart contracts and exchanges, highlighting the central role of these categories in blockchain interactions. Additionally, the study delves into the influence of data sources on detected patterns, revealing that various data collection methods contribute to distinct biases, which affect category associations. The findings offer practical applications for blockchain analytics, such as improving classification models, anomaly detection, and enhancing regulatory compliance. This study contributes to blockchain research by showcasing how association rule mining can improve the categorization and understanding of blockchain address behaviors. The use of FP-Growth, as opposed to more traditional methods, enables faster and more comprehensive analysis, which is particularly valuable given the extensive nature of blockchain datasets. The research also points to potential directions for future work, such as integrating temporal data to observe changes over time and exploring additional blockchain networks to broaden the scope of insights. The study emphasizes the need for continuous advancements in blockchain address analysis to support security, transparency, and regulatory initiatives within this rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.
A Comprehensive Study on Public and Private Blockchain Performance Oh, Lee Kyung; Sukmana, Husni Teja
Journal of Current Research in Blockchain Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Regular Issue March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47738/jcrb.v2i1.25

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Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative innovation, with applications spanning diverse industries. This study provides a comprehensive comparison between public and private blockchains, focusing on six key dimensions: scalability, security, use case distribution, energy efficiency, developer ecosystem, and performance metrics. Data were collected from 30 blockchain systems, representing a wide range of consensus mechanisms and industry applications. The findings reveal significant trade-offs between the two blockchain types. Public blockchains, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, excel in decentralization and transparency, making them ideal for open and trustless environments like cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi). However, they face limitations in scalability, high energy consumption, and slower transaction speeds. Conversely, private blockchains, such as Hyperledger Fabric and Corda, demonstrate superior scalability, energy efficiency, and privacy, making them more suitable for controlled environments like healthcare, supply chain management, and enterprise financial services. The study underscores the importance of aligning blockchain technology selection with specific application requirements. Furthermore, it highlights the potential of hybrid blockchain models to integrate the strengths of both public and private systems, addressing existing limitations. These findings provide valuable insights for organizations and developers in leveraging blockchain technologies effectively.
Cyber Attack Pattern Analysis Based on Geo-location and Time: A Case Study of Firewall and IDS/IPS Logs Mashao, Daniel; Harley, Charis
Journal of Current Research in Blockchain Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Regular Issue March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47738/jcrb.v2i1.26

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Cyber attacks are a growing concern for organizations worldwide, requiring continuous monitoring and analysis to detect patterns and anticipate future threats. This study explores the temporal and geographical patterns of cyber attacks using log data from firewall and IDS/IPS systems, with a focus on understanding attack trends based on severity levels and monthly variations. The analysis revealed an almost even distribution of attacks, with 13,183 low severity, 13,435 medium severity, and 13,382 high severity incidents. This emphasizes the need for holistic defense strategies that address all levels of threats. Through time-series analysis, including the ARIMA model, we forecasted future attack trends, highlighting the consistency of cyber threats over time and identifying potential periods of increased activity. The monthly trend analysis showed fluctuations, with a notable peak of 906 attacks in March 2020 and a decrease to 825 attacks in April 2020, suggesting the influence of external factors such as global events. The ARIMA model provided accurate forecasts, indicating a steady rate of future attacks and underscoring the importance of continuous vigilance. While the ARIMA model captured linear trends effectively, future work should explore non-linear models, such as Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, to uncover deeper, more complex patterns in the data. This research provides critical insights into the nature of cyber attacks, offering organizations a data-driven approach to improving their cybersecurity measures. Future studies should focus on enhancing forecasting models and integrating real-time data to better anticipate emerging threats.
Predicting Throughput and Latency in Hyperledger Fabric Blockchains Using Random Forest Regression Dewi, Deshinta Arrova; Kurniawan, Tri Basuki
Journal of Current Research in Blockchain Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Regular Issue March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47738/jcrb.v2i1.27

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The study focuses on enhancing the performance optimization of Hyperledger Fabric blockchains through predictive modeling using Random Forest regression. It emphasizes the importance of accurately predicting two critical performance metrics—throughput (measured in transactions per second or TPS) and latency (defined as the time taken to confirm transactions). These metrics directly influence the efficiency and user experience of blockchain applications, making their accurate prediction essential for configuring blockchain networks effectively. The research leverages data collected through Hyperledger Caliper, a benchmarking tool, which provides detailed measurements of various configuration parameters, including block size, transaction arrival rate, and the number of orderer nodes. Through rigorous exploratory data analysis, the study identifies how these parameters impact throughput and latency, revealing complex interdependencies that challenge traditional optimization approaches. Using Random Forest regression, a robust ensemble learning method, the study demonstrates that the predictive model can achieve high accuracy. The performance of the model is assessed using metrics such as R-squared values, Mean Absolute Error (MAE), and Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), which collectively underscore its ability to offer reliable predictions across varying configurations. The results of this research provide practical insights for blockchain administrators, allowing them to configure Hyperledger Fabric settings more efficiently, thereby reducing the trial-and-error process typically involved in performance tuning. Moreover, the study's findings contribute to the broader field of blockchain performance optimization by offering a data-driven framework that bridges theoretical analysis with practical application in real-world scenarios. Looking forward, the study suggests avenues for future research, including expanding the dataset to cover more diverse blockchain platforms and configurations, incorporating real-world deployment data for validation, and exploring additional machine learning algorithms for even greater predictive accuracy. This approach highlights the critical role of data-driven methodologies in optimizing blockchain network performance and encourages further collaboration and exploration in the domain.

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