blockchain@UBC

Blockchain to Improve the World

Blockchain@UBC is a multidisciplinary research cluster focusing on blockchain technology as a central component in investigating the broader research question “How can emerging technologies be leveraged to benefit Canadians and the world?” 

We are at the forefront of leveraging blockchain technology to create meaningful change for Canadians and the world. Our pioneering research brings together academic leaders, industry innovators, community partners, and policymakers to address urgent global challenges and explore new possibilities for blockchain. Our teaching initiatives span undergraduate, graduate, and executive levels to advance the knowledge and qualifications of students and professionals. 

If you are able to donate, your contributions will help advance community building and cutting-edge research that benefits society and empowers the next generation of leaders in this transformative field and the Web3 economy. 

Together, we can unlock blockchain’s potential for a better world.

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Recent Publications
 

TreePIR: Efficient Private Retrieval of Merkle Proofs via Tree Colorings with Fast Indexing and Zero Storage Overhead
Researchers: Co-authored by: Chen Feng, Co-authored by: Dr. Mohammad Jalalzai
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Information Systems of Trust
Researchers: Victoria Lemieux
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Towards a Prototype to Leverage Archival Diplomatics to Develop a Framework to Detect and Prevent Fake Videos
Researchers: Co-Authored by: Hoda Hamouda, Co-Authored by: Dr. Victoria Lemieux
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First Nations land acknowledegement

We acknowledge that the UBC Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm.

Blockchain@UBC

Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems, ICICS 179 – 2366 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4
E-mail blockchain.ubc@ubc.ca

Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver is a joint initiative of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. Funding support for the clusters is provided by Academic Excellence Funds – UBC Vancouver.

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