Block Size Optimization for Block Chain Applications based on POW Algorithm using Differential Evolution Algorithm

Subject Areas : Majlesi Journal of Telecommunication Devices

Ali Izadi ¹ , Hamidreza Fardad ²

1 - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Majlesi Branch, Islamic Azad University, Majlesi, Iran
2 - Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Nikabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Nikabad, Iran

Received: 2022-09-02 Accepted : 2022-11-09 Published : 2022-12-01

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