Cross-Chain Federated Learning Framework over Blockchain for Secure and Interoperable Decentralized AI

Thombare, Vikrant; Sawane, Dr. Mahendra

doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i8.296

Volume 02, Issue 9

Published on: September 2026

CROSS-CHAIN FEDERATED LEARNING FRAMEWORK OVER BLOCKCHAIN FOR SECURE AND INTEROPERABLE DECENTRALIZED AI

Vikrant Thombare Dr. Mahendra Sawane

Computer Engineering Department, Savitribai Phule Pune University

DOI:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i8.296

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Abstract

In recent years, the rapid growth of distributed artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology has led to new opportunities for building secure, transparent, and privacy-preserving learning systems. Federated Learning (FL) enables multiple users or organizations to collaboratively train a global AI model without sharing their private data, while Blockchain provides immutability, traceability, and decentralized trust. However, most existing blockchain-based FL systems are limited to a single network, lacking interoperability and scalability across multiple chains. This review paper explores the emerging concept of Cross-Chain Federated Learning (CCFL), which integrates federated learning with cross-chain blockchain communication to achieve secure and interoperable decentralized AI. The paper discusses existing research works, current architectures, algorithms, and cross-chain mechanisms, identifying key challenges such as model verification, communication overhead, and data integrity. Furthermore, it highlights how the proposed framework addresses these challenges by using smart contracts, cryptographic hashing, and relayer-based synchronization.The study concludes that integrating FL with cross-chain blockchain technology can significantly enhance privacy, security, and collaboration among diverse AI systems, paving the way for next-generation decentralized intelligence.

Keywords— Federated Learning, Blockchain, Cross-Chain Communication, Decentralized AI, Data Privacy, Smart Contracts, Secure Aggregation, Interoperability

How to Cite this Paper

Thombare, V. & Sawane, M. (2026). Cross-Chain Federated Learning Framework over Blockchain for Secure and Interoperable Decentralized AI. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(9), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i8.296

Thombare, Vikrant, and Mahendra Sawane. "Cross-Chain Federated Learning Framework over Blockchain for Secure and Interoperable Decentralized AI." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 9, 2026, pp. 1-9. doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i8.296.

Thombare, Vikrant, and Mahendra Sawane. "Cross-Chain Federated Learning Framework over Blockchain for Secure and Interoperable Decentralized AI." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 9 (2026): 1-9. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i8.296.

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