In this research, we explore the unique case of JumpStartFund, a new crowdfunding platform that is used to develop the Hyperloop project. To this end, we employ an in-depth single case study to examine the participation architecture of the platform as well as the Hyperloop campaign content,...

Crowdfunding is now established as a valid alternative to conventional methods of financing for startups. Unfortunately, to date, research has not investigated how backers can be encouraged to support entrepreneurs beyond funding. The aim of this study is to design and evaluate certain design...

Building ecosystems is a highly complex endeavor. With the rise of new blockchain platform ecosystems, so-called token exchanges emerged as new mechanisms to facilitate the creation and scaling of these ecosystems. To examine these mechanisms in further detail we employ an exploratory, single...