Blockchain democracy : technology, law and the rule of the crowd / William Magnuson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Magnuson, William J., 1982- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cryptocurrencies--Law and legislation.

Cryptocurrencies.

Blockchains (Databases)--Law and legislation.

Blockchains (Databases).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 258 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2020.

System Details:

text file

PDF

Summary:

In Blockchain Democracy, William Magnuson provides a breathtaking tour of the world of blockchain and bitcoin, from their origins in the online scribblings of a shadowy figure named Satoshi Nakamoto, to their furious rise and dramatic crash in the 2010s, to their ignominious connections to the dark web and online crime. Magnuson argues that blockchain's popularity stands as a testament both to the depth of distrust of government today, and also to the fervent and undying belief that technology and the world of cyberspace can provide an answer. He demonstrates how blockchain's failings provide broader lessons about what happens when technology runs up against the stubborn realities of law, markets, and human nature. This book should be read by anyone interested in understanding how technology is changing our democracy, and how democracy is changing our technology.

Contents:

Introduction

The Origins of the Blockchain

The Technology of the Blockchain

Blockchain in the World

Crypto-Criminals

The Energy Hunt

The Penumbra Problem

How to Govern Technology

Technology and the Rule of the Crowd

Conclusion

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 15 Jan 2020).

Other Format:

Print version:

ISBN:

9781108687294

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.