Blockchain Economics : Implications of Distributed Ledgers--Markets, Communications Networks, and Algorithmic Reality
Melanie Swan, Jason Potts, Soichiro Takagi · RePEc: Research Papers in Economics · 2019
This practical introduction explains the field of Blockchain Economics, the economic models emerging with the implementation of distributed ledger technology. These models are characterized by three factors: open platform business models, cryptotoken money supplies, and Initial Coin Offerings as a new and official form of financing. The book covers a variety of approaches from a business and academic perspective, ranging from financial theory, complexity, and open innovation networks to behavioral economics, self-determination theory, public policy, and financial inclusion.