International Workshop on Blockchain and Web3.0 (BWEB3 2025)

The emergence of blockchain technology has catalyzed a paradigm shift in how digital systems are designed, governed, and experienced. As we move toward the era of Web3.0—a decentralized, user-centric evolution of the internet—blockchain stands as a foundational pillar, enabling trustless interactions, programmable value exchange, and new forms of digital ownership. This workshop aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders to explore the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities at the intersection of blockchain and the rapidly evolving Web3.0 landscape.

Web3.0 envisions an internet where users regain sovereignty over their data, identities, and digital assets, powered by decentralized protocols and interoperable networks. Blockchain technologies, with their inherent transparency, immutability, and programmability, are central to realizing this vision. From decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and decentralized identity (DID) systems, the convergence of blockchain and Web3.0 is unlocking unprecedented possibilities for innovation across industries.

This workshop seeks to address critical questions: How can blockchain protocols be scaled and optimized to support the demands of Web3.0 applications? What are the emerging patterns for decentralized governance, data privacy, and interoperability in Web3.0 ecosystems? How can smart contracts, tokenization, and decentralized storage reshape digital economies and social networks? What are the ethical, regulatory, and sustainability considerations as blockchain and Web3.0 technologies mature?

This workshop invites original research, case studies, and visionary perspectives on all aspects of blockchain and Web3.0. Key themes include (but are not limited to):

• A. Core Blockchain Protocols for Web3.0

  - Scalability solutions (Layer 2, sharding, rollups) for Web3.0 applications

  - Cross-chain interoperability and bridging protocols

  - Consensus mechanisms optimized for decentralized web services

  - Decentralized storage and content delivery (IPFS, Filecoin, Arweave, etc.)

• B. Decentralized Identity and Data Sovereignty

  - Self-sovereign identity frameworks and verifiable credentials

  - Privacy-preserving authentication and access control

  - User-centric data ownership and monetization models

  - Reputation systems and Sybil resistance in Web3.0

• C. Decentralized Governance and DAOs

  - Design and implementation of decentralized autonomous organizations

  - On-chain and off-chain governance models

  - Tokenomics and incentive engineering for community-driven platforms

  - Legal and regulatory frameworks for DAOs

• D. Digital Assets, NFTs, and Tokenization

  - Standards and protocols for NFTs and digital collectibles

  - Tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) and intellectual property

  - Marketplaces, royalties, and creator economies in Web3.0

  - Interoperability of digital assets across platforms

• E. Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Economic Systems

  - Next-generation DeFi protocols and composability

  - Risk management, security, and auditing in DeFi

  - Stablecoins, algorithmic currencies, and decentralized exchanges

  - Integration of DeFi with traditional financial systems

• F. Social, Ethical, and Regulatory Challenges

  - Digital inclusion and equitable access in Web3.0

  - Environmental sustainability of blockchain infrastructure

  - Regulatory compliance and cross-jurisdictional challenges

  - Mitigating risks of centralization and platform capture

• G. Industry Applications and Case Studies

  - Web3.0 in supply chain, healthcare, education, and IoT

  - Real-world deployments and lessons learned

  - User experience and onboarding for decentralized applications (dApps)

  - Partnerships between public, private, and open-source communities

Submission Guidelines

All submissions must be in English and in PDF format. Submissions that do not comply with the above instructions will be desk rejected without review. Please use the Springer proceeding template. All accepted papers will be published by Springer and will be indexed by EI Compendex.

Submissions to the workshop that meet the above requirements can be made via the submission site EasyChair by the submission deadline.

Distinguished papers presented at the conference, after further revision, will be published in the journal of Blockchain: Research and Applications. (Impact Factor 6.9, CiteScore 11.3)

Important Dates

• Full paper submissions: June 09, 2025 (GMT+8)
• Notification to authors: July 04, 2025 (GMT+8)

Organization Chairs

• Prof. Bin Xiao, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Prof. Zhe Peng, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Keynote Speakers

• Prof. Cong Wang, City University of Hong Kong
• Prof. Xiuzhen Cheng, Shandong University
• Prof. Yi Sun, Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
• Prof. Qiang Qu, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences