An analysis of the development of cryptocurrency research
Shaen Corbet, Brian M. Lucey · 2020
In this chapter, we investigate the literature on both broad- and narrow-based cryptocurrency research from a bibliometric and scientometric perspective. While Bitcoin, presented as the first every cryptocurrency by Nakamoto [2009], was established as the first piece of a decade-long expansion of academic literature based on the development of this new financial product and the associated benefits and issues contained therein. We attempt to re-trace and provide a thorough explanation of the flow of research direction during this period across all disciplines. We provide clear evidence of a growing but fragmented research area. We conclude that there is a significant difference in how researchers treat broad conceptual topics versus individual products. We finally provide a concise overview of the current topics that have been central to recent research efforts, while attempting to provide oversight key areas that have presented evidence of particular deficiency. Such recommendations will provide direction for future research synergy.