Focusing on different tools, platforms, and techniques, _Blockchain and the Smart City: Infrastructure and Implementation_ uses case studies from around the world to examine blockchain deployment in diverse smart city applications. The book begins by examining the fundamental theories and concepts of blockchain. It looks at key smart cities’ domains such as banking, insurance, healthcare, and supply chain management. It examines Using case studies for each domain, the book looks at payment mechanisms, fog/edge computing, green computing, and algorithms and consensus mechanisms for smart cities implementation. It looks at tools such as Hyperledger, Etherium, Corda, IBM Blockchain, Hydrachain, as well as policies and regulatory standards, applications, solutions, and methodologies. While exploring future blockchain ecosystems for smart and sustainable city life, the book concludes with the research challenges and opportunities academics, researchers, and companies in implementing blockchain applications. * Independently organized chapters for greater readability, adaptability, and flexibility * Examines numerous issues from multiple perspectives and academic and industry experts * Explores both advances and challenges of cutting-edge technologies * Coverage of security, trust, and privacy issues in smart cities