Anticipating the Economic Benefits of Blockchain

Anticipating the Economic Benefits of Blockchain

In this general overview article intended for non-experts, I define blockchain technology and some of the key concepts, and then I elaborate four specific applications that highlight the potential economic benefits of digital ledgers. These applications are digital asset registries, blockchains as l...

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Main Author: Melanie Swan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Carleton University 2017-10-01
Series:Technology Innovation Management Review
Subjects:
blockchain
cryptocurrencies
cryptoeconomics
cybersecurity
digital asset registries
digital goods
distributed ledgers
economics
eWallet
lightning network
long tail markets
payment channels
programmable money
smart assets
smart contracts
streaming money
Online Access:http://timreview.ca/article/1102

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