Comprehensive Investigation on Machine Learning and Post-Quantum Cryptographic Frameworks for Blockchain Threat Detection and Security

Ashok Raj R and D. Maruthanayagam

International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology, 2026, vol. 12, issue 2, 140-165

Abstract: Blockchain technology has evolved from its initial application in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin to a versatile decentralized infrastructure supporting decentralized finance (DeFi), digital identity systems, smart contracts, and Web3 ecosystems. Despite its transformative potential, the rapid expansion of blockchain platforms has significantly increased the security attack surface, exposing networks to threats such as double-spending, Sybil attacks, smart contract vulnerabilities, transaction laundering, and large-scale financial fraud. At the same time, the emergence of quantum computing introduces a fundamental challenge to classical cryptographic mechanisms particularly Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) and RSA that form the backbone of blockchain authentication and transaction verification. This paper presents a comprehensive study of Machine Learning (ML) techniques and Post-Quantum Cryptographic (PQC) frameworks for strengthening blockchain security and threat detection. The study reviews supervised, unsupervised, and deep learning models used for fraud detection, anomaly identification, smart contract vulnerability analysis, and blockchain transaction monitoring. In parallel, it examines quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms emerging from the NIST post-quantum standardization process, including lattice-based, hash-based, and code-based schemes, and evaluates their suitability for blockchain environments. Furthermore, the paper analyzes the limitations of ML-based security mechanisms and the practical challenges of integrating PQC into decentralized infrastructures, including scalability, key size overhead, and performance trade-offs. A comparative analysis highlights that ML enhances adaptive behavioral threat detection, while PQC ensures long-term cryptographic resilience against quantum attacks. Therefore, the study emphasizes the importance of a hybrid ML–PQC security model that combines intelligent anomaly detection with quantum-resistant cryptographic protection. Finally, the paper identifies key research challenges and outlines future directions toward building scalable, adaptive, and quantum-secure blockchain ecosystems capable of supporting next-generation decentralized applications.

Keywords: Machine Learning; Blockchain Security; Post-Quantum Cryptography; Quantum-Resistant Signatures; Threat Detection; Smart Contract Security; Distributed Ledger Technology; Quantum Computing; Cybersecurity Analytics and Decentralized Finance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.32628/CSEIT26121332

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