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With full connectivity, the issue of data security in the new cloud-edge-terminal network hierarchy of AIoTs comes to the fore, for which blockchain technology is considered as a potential solution. Nevertheless, existing schemes cannot be applied to the resource-constrained and heterogeneous IoTs. In this paper, we consider the blockchain design for the AIoTs and propose a novel classified ledger framework based on lightweight blockchain (CLF-LB) that separates and stores data rights at the source and enables a thorough data flow protection in the open and heterogeneous network environment of AIoT. In particular, CLF-LB divides the network into five functional layers for optimal adaptation to AIoTs applications, wherein an intelligent collaboration mechanism is also proposed to enhance the across-layer operation. 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