The rise of blockchains disrupting economies and transforming societies / Nir Kshetri

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kshetri, Nir, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Blockchains (Databases)--Economic aspects.

Blockchains (Databases).

Blockchains (Databases)--Industrial applications.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 202 pages)

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, England ; Northampton, Massachusetts Edward Elgar Publishing [2022]

Summary:

Timely and invigorating, this book explores how blockchain technology is disrupting economies and transforming societies. It offers detailed insights into the synergistic and complementary effects of blockchain and other new and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, satellite imagery and digital twins.

Contents:

Part I: Blockchain and organizational transformation. 1. Blockchain basic : definitions, key concepts and characteristics ; 2. Impacts on organizational forms, business models and strategies ; 3. Combining with other technologies to amplify blockchain's value creation

Part II: Key application areas of blockchain. 4. Supply chain management ; 5. Security, privacy and compliance ; 6. Payment and settlement systems

Part III: Opportunities, challenges, implications and the way forward. 7. Opportunities, barriers and enablers of blockchain adoption in organizations ; 8. Discussion, conclusion, and recommendations.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Kshetri, Nir The Rise of Blockchains

ISBN:

9781802208177

OCLC:

1347220901