The integration of Blockchain Technology(BT)with Digital Twins(DTs)is becoming increasingly recognized as an effective strategy to enhance trust,interoperability,and data privacy in virtual spaces such as the metavers...The integration of Blockchain Technology(BT)with Digital Twins(DTs)is becoming increasingly recognized as an effective strategy to enhance trust,interoperability,and data privacy in virtual spaces such as the metaverse.Although there is a significant body of research at the intersection of BT and DTs,a thorough review of the field has not yet been conducted.This study performs a systematic literature review on BT and DTs,using the CiteSpace analytic tool to evaluate the content and bibliometric information.The review covers 976 publications,identifying the significant effects of BT on DTs and the integration challenges.Key themes emerging from keyword analysis include augmented reality,smart cities,smart manufacturing,cybersecurity,lifecycle management,Ethereum,smart grids,additive manufacturing,blockchain technology,and digitalization.Based on this analysis,the study proposes a development framework for BTenhanced DTs that includes supporting technologies and applications,main applications,advantages and functionalities,primary contexts of application,and overarching goals and principles.Additionally,an examination of bibliometric data reveals three developmental phases in cross-sectional research on BT and DTs:technology development,technology use,and technology deployment.These phases highlight the research field’s evolution and provide valuable direction for future studies on BTenhanced DTs.展开更多
基金supported by the National Social Science Fund of China(Grant reference number:20BGL187)Guangzhou CityUniversity Joint Fund(SL2024A03J00974).
文摘The integration of Blockchain Technology(BT)with Digital Twins(DTs)is becoming increasingly recognized as an effective strategy to enhance trust,interoperability,and data privacy in virtual spaces such as the metaverse.Although there is a significant body of research at the intersection of BT and DTs,a thorough review of the field has not yet been conducted.This study performs a systematic literature review on BT and DTs,using the CiteSpace analytic tool to evaluate the content and bibliometric information.The review covers 976 publications,identifying the significant effects of BT on DTs and the integration challenges.Key themes emerging from keyword analysis include augmented reality,smart cities,smart manufacturing,cybersecurity,lifecycle management,Ethereum,smart grids,additive manufacturing,blockchain technology,and digitalization.Based on this analysis,the study proposes a development framework for BTenhanced DTs that includes supporting technologies and applications,main applications,advantages and functionalities,primary contexts of application,and overarching goals and principles.Additionally,an examination of bibliometric data reveals three developmental phases in cross-sectional research on BT and DTs:technology development,technology use,and technology deployment.These phases highlight the research field’s evolution and provide valuable direction for future studies on BTenhanced DTs.
