An Integrated AI, Blockchain and Smart Technology Framework for Sustainable Digital Economic Growth

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain and Smart Technologies presents significant opportunities for sustainable digital economic growth. This study proposes an integrated AI, blockchain and smart technologies framework comprising six interconnected layers. A quantitative approach was employed using a survey instrument with 25 measurement items across five constructs: Artificial Intelligence Adoption (AIA), Blockchain Utilization (BCU), Smart Technology Integration (STI), Sustainability Impact (SI) and Digital Economic Growth (DEG). The results revealed high respondent agreement, with mean scores ranging from 4.15 to 4.32. Reliability analysis showed strong internal consistency, with Cronbach’s Alpha values between 0.852 and 0.903 and Composite Reliability values between 0.889 and 0.926. The validity assessment confirmed the suitability of the data (KMO = 0.893, p < 0.001). Regression results indicated that Smart Technology Integration (β = 0.392), Artificial Intelligence Adoption (β = 0.347) and Blockchain Utilization (β = 0.289) significantly and positively influenced Digital Economic Growth (p < 0.001). The model explained 79.6% of the variance in Digital Economic Growth (R² = 0.796). The findings demonstrate that the integration of AI, blockchain and smart technologies can significantly enhance innovation, productivity, financial inclusion and sustainable economic development. The framework offers a practical roadmap for achieving sustainable digital transformation and long-term economic growth.

Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Smart Technologies, Digital Economic Growth

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