Dr. P. Mary Jeyanthi is a distinguished Professor of AI/ML, & Analytics at School of Management, Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India and a Strategic AI Consultant with a proven track record in academia and industry. With over 18 years of professional experience, including a decade in the banking sector as a data science specialist, she brings in-depth expertise across Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, Metaverse, and Blockchain technologies. Her corporate journey includes a pivotal role in HDFC Bank Ltd.'s Business Intelligence Unit, Chennai, where she specialized in developing advanced forecasting and analytics solutions.She holds a Ph.D. in Business Intelligence and Forecasting Analytics from VELS University, Chennai, with research focused on applying mathematical models and metaheuristic algorithms to business intelligence problems. Dr. Jeyanthi has made significant academic contributions, authoring and editing several impactful books. She is the author of the course book Data Modelling and Reporting for the International University (IU) of Applied Sciences, Germany. Her editorial contributions include Sports Analytics, Decision Intelligence Analytics and the Implementation of Strategic Business Management (Springer), and Marketing Analytics: An Analytical and Machine Learning Approach (Apple Academic Press, distributed by CRC Press – Taylor & Francis Group).

• Introduction.- Introduction to Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT).- Exploring the Evolution of DLT in Communication.- Foundations of Blockchain Technology.- Unraveling the Core Concepts of Blockchain.- Exploring Different Types of Blockchains.- Blockchain and Communication Infrastructure.- Role of Blockchain in Modern Communication Networks.- Integrating Blockchain into Existing Communication Frameworks.- Decentralization and Security.- Securing Communication Networks with Blockchain.- Smart Contracts in Communication.- Exploring Smart Contracts: Definitions and Features.- Smart Contract Use Cases in Communication Systems.- Privacy and Data Protection.- Implementing Privacy-Preserving Techniques in Communication.- Interoperability Challenges in Blockchain-Enabled Communication.- Standardization Efforts for Seamless Integration.- IoT and Blockchain Integration.- Case Studies of Blockchain-Enabled IoT Communication.- Token Economy in Communication Networks.- Enabling Micropayments and New Payment Models.- Case Studies: Real-World Applications.- Blockchain Solutions for Secure Messaging and VoIP.- Supply Chain Tracking and Management with Blockchain.- Challenges and Future Directions.- Scalability and Performance Issues in Communication Blockchain.- Emerging Trends and Future Prospects in DLT and Communication.- Implementing Blockchain in Communication Systems.- Practical Steps for Integrating Blockchain: A Guide for Practitioners.- Overcoming Implementation Hurdles and Best Practices.- Conclusion.

Dr. P. Mary Jeyanthi is a distinguished Professor of AI/ML, & Analytics at School of Management, Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India and a Strategic AI Consultant with a proven track record in academia and industry. With over 18 years of professional experience, including a decade in the banking sector as a data science specialist, she brings in-depth expertise across Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, Metaverse, and Blockchain technologies. Her corporate journey includes a pivotal role in HDFC Bank Ltd.'s Business Intelligence Unit, Chennai, where she specialized in developing advanced forecasting and analytics solutions.She holds a Ph.D. in Business Intelligence and Forecasting Analytics from VELS University, Chennai, with research focused on applying mathematical models and metaheuristic algorithms to business intelligence problems. Dr. Jeyanthi has made significant academic contributions, authoring and editing several impactful books. She is the author of the course book Data Modelling and Reporting for the International University (IU) of Applied Sciences, Germany. Her editorial contributions include Sports Analytics, Decision Intelligence Analytics and the Implementation of Strategic Business Management (Springer), and Marketing Analytics: An Analytical and Machine Learning Approach (Apple Academic Press, distributed by CRC Press – Taylor & Francis Group).

• Introduction.- Introduction to Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT).- Exploring the Evolution of DLT in Communication.- Foundations of Blockchain Technology.- Unraveling the Core Concepts of Blockchain.- Exploring Different Types of Blockchains.- Blockchain and Communication Infrastructure.- Role of Blockchain in Modern Communication Networks.- Integrating Blockchain into Existing Communication Frameworks.- Decentralization and Security.- Securing Communication Networks with Blockchain.- Smart Contracts in Communication.- Exploring Smart Contracts: Definitions and Features.- Smart Contract Use Cases in Communication Systems.- Privacy and Data Protection.- Implementing Privacy-Preserving Techniques in Communication.- Interoperability Challenges in Blockchain-Enabled Communication.- Standardization Efforts for Seamless Integration.- IoT and Blockchain Integration.- Case Studies of Blockchain-Enabled IoT Communication.- Token Economy in Communication Networks.- Enabling Micropayments and New Payment Models.- Case Studies: Real-World Applications.- Blockchain Solutions for Secure Messaging and VoIP.- Supply Chain Tracking and Management with Blockchain.- Challenges and Future Directions.- Scalability and Performance Issues in Communication Blockchain.- Emerging Trends and Future Prospects in DLT and Communication.- Implementing Blockchain in Communication Systems.- Practical Steps for Integrating Blockchain: A Guide for Practitioners.- Overcoming Implementation Hurdles and Best Practices.- Conclusion.

Dr. P. Mary Jeyanthi is a distinguished Professor of AI/ML, & Analytics at School of Management, Presidency University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India and a Strategic AI Consultant with a proven track record in academia and industry. With over 18 years of professional experience, including a decade in the banking sector as a data science specialist, she brings in-depth expertise across Business Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, Metaverse, and Blockchain technologies. Her corporate journey includes a pivotal role in HDFC Bank Ltd.'s Business Intelligence Unit, Chennai, where she specialized in developing advanced forecasting and analytics solutions.She holds a Ph.D. in Business Intelligence and Forecasting Analytics from VELS University, Chennai, with research focused on applying mathematical models and metaheuristic algorithms to business intelligence problems. Dr. Jeyanthi has made significant academic contributions, authoring and editing several impactful books. She is the author of the course book Data Modelling and Reporting for the International University (IU) of Applied Sciences, Germany. Her editorial contributions include Sports Analytics, Decision Intelligence Analytics and the Implementation of Strategic Business Management (Springer), and Marketing Analytics: An Analytical and Machine Learning Approach (Apple Academic Press, distributed by CRC Press – Taylor & Francis Group).

• Introduction.- Introduction to Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT).- Exploring the Evolution of DLT in Communication.- Foundations of Blockchain Technology.- Unraveling the Core Concepts of Blockchain.- Exploring Different Types of Blockchains.- Blockchain and Communication Infrastructure.- Role of Blockchain in Modern Communication Networks.- Integrating Blockchain into Existing Communication Frameworks.- Decentralization and Security.- Securing Communication Networks with Blockchain.- Smart Contracts in Communication.- Exploring Smart Contracts: Definitions and Features.- Smart Contract Use Cases in Communication Systems.- Privacy and Data Protection.- Implementing Privacy-Preserving Techniques in Communication.- Interoperability Challenges in Blockchain-Enabled Communication.- Standardization Efforts for Seamless Integration.- IoT and Blockchain Integration.- Case Studies of Blockchain-Enabled IoT Communication.- Token Economy in Communication Networks.- Enabling Micropayments and New Payment Models.- Case Studies: Real-World Applications.- Blockchain Solutions for Secure Messaging and VoIP.- Supply Chain Tracking and Management with Blockchain.- Challenges and Future Directions.- Scalability and Performance Issues in Communication Blockchain.- Emerging Trends and Future Prospects in DLT and Communication.- Implementing Blockchain in Communication Systems.- Practical Steps for Integrating Blockchain: A Guide for Practitioners.- Overcoming Implementation Hurdles and Best Practices.- Conclusion.