This book explores recent advances in blockchain technology and its impact on Industry 4.0 via advanced technologies. It provides an in-depth analysis of the step by step evolution of Industry 4.0 and blockchain technologies for creating the next-generation, secure, decentralized, distributed and trusted industry environment and enhancing the productivity of industries. The book describes how blockchain technology makes the industrial internet (Industry 4.0) a transparent, reliable and secure environment for people, processes, systems, and services, presenting a strong, technological and conceptual framework and roadmap for decision-makers involved in the transformation of any area of industry.

本书探讨区块链技术的最新进展及其通过先进技术对工业4.0的影响。它深入分析了工业4.0和区块链技术的逐步演变，以创建下一代、安全、分散、分布式和可信的工业环境，并提高工业生产力。本书描述了区块链技术如何使工业互联网（工业4.0）成为一个透明、可靠和安全的人员、流程、系统和服务环境，为参与任何行业领域转型的决策者提供了强大的技术和概念框架和路线图。