Cryptocurrencies use blockchain tech for secure transactions, offering new research opportunities.
problem Misunderstanding of cryptocurrency technology and lack of empirical data.
method Analyzing detailed transaction data and summarizing statistics.
result Opportunity for academic research in financial economics.
This paper explores IT governance for CBDC adoption in financial markets.
problem Adopting CBDC requires new IT governance models in financial markets.
method Systematic Literature Review (SLR) of 14 studies on IT resources and governance models.
result Many IT resources and preliminary IT designs for CBDC governance identified.
Decentralized finance uses blockchain for $70B in assets, differing from traditional finance.
problem Ensuring compliance and security in decentralized finance.
method Systematic analysis of legal, economic, security, and privacy aspects.
result Decentralized finance offers unique economic effects and security features.
This paper explains tax policy for crypto assets in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
problem Rapid technological changes in crypto assets create regulatory and tax policy blind spots.
method Explains principles of crypto assets, their technology, and tax issues.
result Tax policies are lagging behind innovation in blockchain and crypto.
We introduce blockchains and distributed ledgers and describe their potential applications to money and banking. The analysis compares public and private ledgers and outlines the suitability of various types of ledgers for different purposes. Furthermore, a few historical prototypes of blockchains and distributed ledge…
Blockchain is a distributed database that keeps a chronologically-growing list (chain) of records (blocks) secure from tampering and revision. While computerisation has changed the nature of a ledger from clay tables in the old days to digital records in modern days, blockchain technology is the first true innovation i…
We discuss several uses of blockchain (and, more generally, distributed ledger) technologies outside of cryptocurrencies with a pragmatic view. We mostly focus on three areas: the role of coin economies for what we refer to as data malls (specialized data marketplaces); data provenance (a historical record of data and …
Paper proposes a comprehensive taxonomy for crypto assets.
problem Lack of a holistic classification framework for crypto assets.
method Identified 14 attributes for classification, tested framework with cash and bitcoin.
result Proposes a structured classification framework for all types of assets.
A term structure model in which the short rate is zero is developed as a candidate for a theory of cryptocurrency interest rates. The price processes of crypto discount bonds are worked out, along with expressions for the instantaneous forward rates and the prices of interest-rate derivatives. The model admits function…
The paper assesses VASPs' solvency using multiple data sources.
problem Insolvency risk in VASPs without systematic auditing.
method Cross-referencing cryptoasset wallets, balance sheets, and supervisory data.
result Inconsistent data between DLT transactions and balance sheets for some VASPs.
We study invariant metrics on Ledger-Obata spaces Fm/diag(F). We give the classification and an explicit construction of all naturally reductive metrics, and also show that in the case m=3, any invariant metric is naturally reductive. We prove that a Ledger-Obata space is a geodesic orbit space if and onl…
This study aims to improve communication between fragmented blockchain systems in finance.
problem Inefficient and insecure communication in fragmented blockchain systems.
method Analysis of cross-chain interoperability protocols and their properties.
result Comparison and evaluation of cross-chain interoperability protocols.
Paper presents a risk management framework for blockchain protocols.
problem Blockchain protocol risks affecting DLT and digital assets.
method Developed a comprehensive risk management framework using traditional taxonomy.
result Structured approach to identify, measure, monitor and report blockchain protocol risks.
This paper examines anomalies and frauds in blockchain networks and proposes detection techniques.
problem Anomalies and frauds undermine blockchain networks' integrity and security.
method Statistical and machine learning methods, game-theoretic solutions, digital forensics, reputation-based systems, and risk assessment techniques.
result Practical applications and insights for enhancing blockchain network security.
In this paper, we study invariant Einstein metrics on Ledger-Obata spaces Fm/diag(F). In particular, we classify invariant Einstein metrics on F4/diag(F) and estimate the number of invariant Einstein metrics on general Ledger-Obata spaces Fm/diag(F).
This paper discusses the potential impacts of the so-called `initial coin offerings', and of several developments based on distributed ledger technology (`DLT'), on corporate governance. While many academic papers focus mainly on the legal qualification of DLT and crypto-assets, and most notably in relation to the pote…
Money was invented to address the difficulty in the double coincidence of wants between the supply and demand when people exchanged their goods and services. There are two information states in society: one is the initial state that people have goods and services due to division of labor; the other is the final state t…
Study reveals strong price correlations between major and alt-coins.
problem Unclear tight relations between cryptocoins trading prices.
method Investigated coin-price correlation trends over two years.
result Strong correlation patterns between main and alt-coins.
DyFEn simulates blockchain for fee setting in payment channels.
problem Dynamic fee setting in off-chain payment channels.
method Agent-based reinforcement learning in a blockchain simulation.
result Empirical results of reinforcement learning methods on dynamic fee setting.
This paper analyzes Ethereum blockchain using topology and geometry to uncover crypto-token price dynamics.
problem Lack of understanding on crypto-token price dynamics from blockchain data.
method Topological data analysis and functional data depth.
result Ethereum blockchain provides insights into crypto-token price dynamics not accessible with conventional methods.
This research compiles knowledge on decentralized exchanges with AMM protocols.
problem Improving and developing AMM-based decentralized exchanges.
method Established a general AMM framework, compared mechanics, discussed security and privacy.
result Illustrated conservation and slippage functions of AMM protocols.
Blockchain funds balance risk and return for various investors.
problem Creating diversified portfolios with risk parity for different risk appetites.
method Developed three funds (Alpha, Beta, Gamma) with distinct risk and return profiles, setting weights inversely proportional to risk.
result Blockchain enables investors to select their preferred risk-return combination and allocate wealth accordingly.
Study π-equigeodesic vectors in homogeneous fibrations.
problem Characterize vectors geodesic under various metrics in homogeneous fibrations.
method Algebraic criterion for π-equigeodesic vectors, applied to flag manifolds and Ledger-Obata spaces. result Obtain an algebraic criterion for π-equigeodesic vectors and apply it to specific spaces. In this paper, by modifying the argument shift method,we prove Liouville integrability of geodesic flows of normal metrics (invariant Einstein metrics) on the Ledger-Obata n-symmetric spaces $K^n/\diag(K)$, where K is a semisimple (respectively, simple) compact Lie group.
The paper explores how mining costs, rewards, and blockchain security are interconnected.
problem Understanding the interdependencies between mining costs, mining rewards, and blockchain security.
method Theoretical derivation and empirical analysis using daily crypto market data and autoregressive distributed lag approach.
result Cryptocurrency price and mining rewards are intrinsically linked to blockchain security outcomes.
Unfulfilled expectations from macro-economic initiatives during the Great Recession and the massive shift into globalization echo today with political upheaval, anti-establishment propaganda, and looming trade/currency wars that threaten domestic and international value chains. Once stable entities like the EU now look…
Ideal attribution mechanisms track model interactions for faithful watermarks.
problem Ensuring models provide transparent and fair attribution decisions.
method Introducing ideal attribution mechanisms and a ledger for tracking model interactions.
result A unified framework for evaluating watermarking schemes, clarifying attainable guarantees.
The paper analyzes tech specialization and diversification at various scales.
problem Trade-offs between specialization and diversification in economic development.
method Patent data and Economic Complexity framework.
result Technological Coherence positively impacts growth at metropolitan areas but negatively at larger scales.
Structural variants compose the majority of human genetic variation, but are difficult to assess using current genomic sequencing technologies. Optical mapping technologies, which measure the size of chromosomal fragments between labeled markers, offer an alternative approach. As these technologies mature towards becom…
SharedMF uses secret sharing to protect privacy in distributed recommendation systems.
problem Privacy issues in multi-source data for recommendation systems.
method Federated learning and secret sharing technology.
result SharedMF achieves faster execution speed and better data adaptability compared to homomorphic encryption methods.
This study categorizes RWA tokenization challenges and solutions.
problem Navigating the gap between on-chain deterministic code and off-chain probabilistic reality.
method Taxonomy and comparative analysis of RWA protocols, legal and technical standards.
result RWA tokenization requires overcoming legal and technical interoperability issues.
Cryptocurrencies are distributed systems that allow exchanges of native tokens among participants, or the exchange of such tokens for fiat currencies in markets external to these public ledgers. The availability of their complete historical bookkeeping opens up the possibility of understanding the relationship between …
A model is presented of the market dynamics to emphasis the effects of increasing returns to scale, including the description of the born and death of the adaptive producers. The evolution of market structure and its behavior with the technological shocks are discussed. Its dynamics is in good agreement with some empir…
Study shows financial literacy, social capital, and financial tech positively impact financial inclusion of Indonesian students.
problem Financial literacy, social capital, and financial technology's impact on financial inclusion of Indonesian students.
method Quantitative research using questionnaires distributed to 100 students from 7 private colleges in Tangerang, Indonesia.
result Financial literacy, social capital, and financial technology have a positive and significant influence on financial inclusion.
Method extracts taint flows to classify Bitcoin mining pools.
problem Understanding pseudonymous Bitcoin actors and their transactions.
method Taint analysis and graph embedding methods applied to taint flows.
result Taint flows from the same period show high similarity.
Model predicts carbon price for green tech adoption.
problem Achieving emission targets with green technology adoption.
method Stationary equilibrium model with endogenous carbon price.
result Carbon price and stationary distribution of firms identified.
Empirical study finds IT project costs follow a power-law distribution, exposing risk underestimation.
problem IT project cost overruns are underestimated due to normal distribution assumptions.
method Analyzed 5,392 IT projects to examine cost overruns following a power-law distribution.
result IT project cost overruns follow a power-law distribution with a fat tail of extreme overruns.
Study uses Perelman and Ricci flow methods to analyze economic inequality.
problem Impact of socio-economic challenges and technological progress on economic inequality.
method Perelman model and Ricci flow methods.
result Technological innovations and social protection programs reduce inequality.
Develops a deep learning framework to predict future tech directions for high-tech companies.
problem Difficult task in predicting future R&D trends for high-tech companies due to complexity and variety of factors.
method Deep Technology Forecasting (DTF) framework with three components: PCR, CTR, and DTT neural network.
result DTF framework precisely predicts future tech emphasis of companies using hybrid factors.
We prove a monodromy theorem for local vector fields belonging to a sheaf satisfying the unique continuation property. In particular, in the case of admissible regular sheaves of local fields defined on a simply connected manifold, we obtain a global extension result for every local field of the sheaf. This generalizes…
Study of dynamic competition between old and new technologies using a nonlinear map.
problem Dynamic competition between old and new technologies in market share.
method Simulations with three key parameters: scientific-technological, purely technological, and economic.
result Different outcomes in terms of technology prevalence based on interaction of key parameters.
How technology affects growth or employment has long been debated. With a hiatus, the debate revived once again in the form of how Information and Communications Technology, as a form of new technology, exerts on productivity and employment. Information and Communications Technology perceived as General Purpose Technol…
Studies report that firms do not invest in cost-effective green technologies. While economic barriers can explain parts of the gap, behavioural aspects cause further under-valuation. This could be partly due to systematic deviations of decision-making agents' perceptions from normative benchmarks, and partly due to the…
Quantum crypto-economics models price risks in blockchain technology.
problem Quantum technology's potential to undermine blockchain security.
method Building financial models to price quantum risk in blockchain scenarios.
result Quantum crypto-economics models can assess and price quantum risks in blockchain.
Estimates yearly improvement rates for nearly all technologies using US patent data.
problem Providing a comprehensive account of technological change rates.
method Mapping patents to technology domains, calculating average centrality, and estimating improvement rates.
result Variation in improvement rates from 1.9% to 228.8% per year, with software-based domains often the fastest.
Paper introduces Cycles Protocol to integrate trade credit into market clearing.
problem Liquidity embedded in trade credit outside formal settlement infrastructures.
method Distributed, multilateral clearing mechanism based on double-entry accounting.
result Cycles Protocol maximizes balance sheet compression without redistributing counterparty risk.
This paper examines interest rates and market efficiency in DeFi loanable funds protocols.
problem Equilibrium of supply and demand for loanable funds in DeFi protocols.
method Review of interest rate mechanisms in Compound, Aave, and dYdX; empirical analysis of market efficiency and inter-connectedness.
result Interest rate rules in DeFi protocols do not always equilibrate supply and demand.
In this paper we study the volatility and its probability distribution function for the cumulative production based on the experience curve hypothesis. This work presents a generalization of the study of volatility in [1], which addressed the effects of normally distributed noise in the production process. Due to its w…