Part I. Understanding the Universe of Distributed and Decentralised Systems -- Chapter 1: Making sense of distributed and decentralised systems -- Chapter 2: An architectural overview of Distributed Ledger Technologies -- Chapter 3: Consensus Mechanisms -- Chapter 4: Governance of distributed...

In just six years, bitcoin has gone from a relatively obscure piece of code to an internationally recognized form of payment. Yet, opinions about bitcoin’s future are mixed. After considering the major factors affecting bitcoin’s future use, I offer some modest predictions. In brief, I...

Chapter 1. HumanRoboLab: Experiments with Chatbots in Management Education at Universities -- Chapter 2. Marketing in a Digital World -- Chapter 3. Human Resource Management in a Digital Environment -- Chapter 4. Virtual Business Incubators: A Support for Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas? --...

Cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance have grown considerably since the publication of the white paper on bitcoin in 2009. This article presents an overview of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and their applications, explaining the spirit of the enterprise and how it compares with...