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Blockchain and Applications

Author : Javier Prieto

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 17,75 MB

Release : 2020-07-14

Category : Computers

ISBN : 303052535X

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Book Description

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 1st International Congress on Blockchain and Applications 2020, BLOCKCHAIN’20, held in L’Aquila, Italy, in October 2020. Among the scientific community, blockchain and artificial intelligence are a promising combination that will transform the production and manufacturing industry, media, finance, insurance, e-government, etc. Nevertheless, there is no consensus with schemes or best practices that would specify how blockchain and artificial intelligence should be used together. The 21 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from over 40 submissions. They contain the latest advances on blockchain and artificial intelligence and on their application domains, exploring innovative ideas, guidelines, theories, models, technologies, and tools, and identifying critical issues and challenges that researchers and practitioners must deal with in future research.



Blockchain and Public Law

Author : Pollicino, Oreste

Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 26,36 MB

Release : 2021-07-31

Category : Law

ISBN : 1839100796

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This important and topical book provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges raised by blockchain from the perspective of public law. It considers the ways in which traditional categories of public law such as sovereignty, citizenship and territory are shaped, as well as the impact of blockchain technology on fundamental rights and democratic values.



Blockchain for Construction

Author : Theodoros Dounas

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 229 pages

File Size : 34,54 MB

Release : 2022-09-20

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 9811937591

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This book highlights the design, use and structure of blockchain systems and decentralized ledger technologies (B/DLT) for use in the construction industry. Construction remains a fragmented change-resistant industry with chronic problems of underproductivity and a very low digitization factor compared to other fields. In parallel, the convergence, embedding and coordination of digital technologies in the physical world provides a unique opportunity for the construction industry to leap ahead and adopt fourth industrial revolution technologies. Within this context, B/DLT are an excellent fit for the digitization of the construction industry. B/DLT are effective in this as they organize and align digital and physical supply chains, produce stigmergic coordination out of decentralization, enable the governance of complex projects for multiple stakeholders, while enabling the creation of a new class of business models and legal instruments for construction.



Understanding the Blockchain Economy

Author : Chris Berg

Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing

Page : 242 pages

File Size : 45,22 MB

Release : 2019

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1788975006

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Blockchains are the distributed ledger technology that powers Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. But blockchains can be used for more than the transfer of tokens – they are a significant new economic infrastructure. This book offers the first scholarly analysis of the economic nature of blockchains and the shape of the blockchain economy. By applying the institutional economics of Ronald Coase and Oliver Williamson, this book shows how blockchains are poised to reshape the nature of firms, governments, markets, and civil society.



Harnessing Blockchain-Digital Twin Fusion for Sustainable Investments

Author : Jafar, Syed Hasan

Publisher : IGI Global

Page : 463 pages

File Size : 40,48 MB

Release : 2024-02-29

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN :

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The pressing challenge of aligning cutting-edge technologies with environmental sustainability has emerged as a pivotal issue. As the demand for green investment strategies intensifies, the need for a comprehensive understanding of how to integrate blockchain and digital twins into financial practices becomes increasingly urgent. The disconnect between these innovative technologies and sustainable finance practices is a gap that, if left unbridged, hampers progress toward a more environmentally responsible financial future. Harnessing Blockchain-Digital Twin Fusion for Sustainable Investments emerges as the solution to this critical problem. This book serves as a transformative guide, offering a deep dive into the synergy of blockchain and digital twins, providing real-world applications, case studies, and strategy frameworks. Tailored for academia, finance professionals, technologists, policymakers, and company leaders, this book bridges the gap between cutting-edge technologies and sustainable finance practices. It not only contributes to ongoing research but also acts as a catalyst for innovation, empowering individuals to make informed decisions in an evolving financial landscape with a heightened commitment to environmental responsibility. Embark on a journey with this groundbreaking resource, where technology meets sustainability, and discover how to reshape finance for a greener and more innovative future.



Blockchain: Capabilities, Economic Viability, and the Socio-Technical Environment

Author : Nils Braun-Dubler

Publisher : vdf Hochschulverlag AG

Page : 386 pages

File Size : 44,27 MB

Release : 2020-06-16

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 3728140163

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Blockchain is widely considered a new key technology. The Foundation for Technology Assessment (TA-SWISS) has proposed a comprehensive assessment of blockchain technologies. With this publication, TA-SWISS provides the much-needed social contextualisation of blockchain. The first, more technical part of the study takes an in-depth look at how blockchain functions and examines the economic potential of this technology. By analysing multiple real-world applications, the study sheds light on where the blockchain has advantages over traditional applications and where existing technologies continue to be the better solution. The second part of the study examines how blockchain became mainstream. It explores the origins of blockchain in the early history of information technology and computer networks. The study also reveals the impact blockchain has on industrial and public spaces. Finally, it discusses the social implications and challenges of blockchain against the background of a new socio-technical environment.



Digital Assets and the Law

Author : Filippo Zatti

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Page : 265 pages

File Size : 28,2 MB

Release : 2024-02-22

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1003853323

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This book delves into the intricacies of digital assets. With the increasing reliance on crypto and the potential adoption of digital currencies by central banks, our monetary system is at a critical point. The importance of taking the next step has become even more stringent, as evidenced by this systematic scientific reconstruction. Divided into five concentric parts, the book starts with a historical, technical and financial introduction to digital assets. It then explores the changing role of central banking and monetary economics in the upcoming era. Finally, it focuses on the broad legal issues arising from the new digital landscape, not shying away from exploring forward-thinking solutions and policies for the future. With the contributions of prominent international experts in the field, this collection supplies a transdisciplinary analysis based on the belief that complex phenomena can only be handled by complex solutions. This groundbreaking work aims to be more than just an academic treatise; it is a must-read for students, scholars, financial professionals, and all those who want to understand the emerging digital currency reality that many have yet to fully recognise.



Nonprofit Digital Transformation Demystified

Author : Ali A. Gooyabadi

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 198 pages

File Size : 42,36 MB

Release : 2024-01-15

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 3031471822

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In this compelling journey into Digital Transformation (DT) tailored for Nonprofit Organizations (NPOs), this book unravels the intricacies of technological integration. Grounded in over one hundred years of extensive research by authors and the editor, real-world examples, and using the San Diego Diplomacy Council (SDDC) as a primary case study, it introduces a tailored Digital Maturity Model (DMM) for NPOs. At the heart of this transformation are three pivotal pillars: Culture, Ethics, and Security. Part I sets the stage, painting a landscape of how NPOs have intertwined with the digital realm. As technology's omnipresence surges, Chapter Two offers a panorama of DT's historical and contemporary intersections with the nonprofit sector. The subsequent chapter emphasizes the stark reality: for many NPOs, digital adaptation is no longer about relevance but survival. Part II delves into the comparative digital strategies of NPOs and their for-profit counterparts in Chapter 4, highlighting the need for tailored approaches. Chapter 5 explores the Nonprofit Digital Maturity Model (NDMM), using the San Diego Diplomacy Council as a focal point. The journey then unfolds further in Chapter 6, which casts a spotlight on the strategic execution of DT in NPOs, weaving in comprehensive analyses to dissect the forces shaping an NPO's digital trajectory. Part III dives deeper, with Chapter 7 laying the foundation of the NDMM. The subsequent chapter meticulously unpacks the NDMM, culminating in Chapter 9, which emphasizes the pillars of DT—Culture, Ethics, and Security—forming the essence of the Nonprofit DT Strategic Framework (NDTSF). This chapter also crafts a tailored roadmap for NPOs, charting a comprehensive DT course. Concluding with a forward-looking stance, Chapter 10 thrusts readers into the enthralling fusion of AI and NPOs, exploring transformative potentials and ethical concerns. Through real-world cases, it positions AI as both a potent tool and a vital dialogue for NPOs. Essentially, this book equips NPOs with tools like the NDMM and insights from successful DT narratives. It seeks to provide a practical guide for nonprofits through their DT journey, ensuring they harness technology ethically and effectively without compromising their core values.



Technology and Governance Beyond the State

Author : Nicole Stremlau

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Page : 214 pages

File Size : 11,89 MB

Release : 2024-09-30

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 1040130941

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This book explores how information and communications technologies are adapted, governed, and reinterpreted in areas where the state has limited reach. The governance and regulation of new technologies, from social media to AI, has never seemed more urgent. Efforts to harness the potential benefits, to encourage innovation and novel applications, yet restrain the known and unknown harmful aspects of these technologies, have posed unprecedented challenges. This book brings together an eclectic collection of cases from around the world – from the favelas in Brazil to the border regions of Ethiopia and Somalia and to markets in Thailand – to tease out the broader arguments and logics about how diverse enabling environments for technology and innovation may evolve and the wide range of public authorities that may be involved in providing governance and security for such innovation, beyond the state. The term ‘the rule of non-law’ refers to the breadth and array of rules, norms, and systems that enable novel technological assemblages and uses. By looking at technologies and the rule of non-law in areas that are often seen as marginal or at the peripheries (from a profit and business perspective), this book reflects new insights back to more Western-dominated mainstream debates about law, technology, and innovation. This book will be of great interest to students of Socio-Legal Studies, Science and Technology Studies, Critical Security Studies, and International Relations.