The field of blockchain research is moving towards enhancing security and governance in decentralized systems. Recent developments focus on integrating blockchain technology with Zero Trust frameworks to mitigate insider threats and cyber attacks, as well as improving governance mechanisms in Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). Noteworthy papers include the proposal of a blockchain-enabled Zero Trust framework for securing FinTech ecosystems, which demonstrates a significant enhancement in security despite introducing a marginal latency increase. Another notable study is the empirical analysis of user behavior in DAO governance, which shows that certain governance mechanisms can lead to higher activity, lower costs, and faster decisions. Overall, the field is advancing towards more secure, decentralized, and efficient systems.