Research Area:  Blockchain Technology
Attention for blockchain technology has increased continuously since the concept has been introduced in 2008. Implications of practically implementing blockchain-based solutions are yet to be explored adequately from a scientific perspective. The goal of this research is to develop a deeper understanding for the fields of studies and applications of blockchain technology. In a systematic literature review, this study provides a classification of scientific contributions that cover blockchain applications beyond financial transactions. The results outline fields of applications, potential benefits and limitations associated with blockchain-based solutions. We identify a lack of qualitative and quantitative research and conclude that the implications of utilizing blockchain technology are yet to be evaluated on an empirical scientific basis.
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Author(s) Name:  Mirko Schedlbauer, Kerstin Wagner
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Publisher name:  Elsevier
DOI:  10.2139/ssrn.3298435
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Paper Link:   https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3298435