A New Look at Bitcoin
File Type: Document, Infographic
https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/project/a-new-look-at-bitcoin/
Jul 31, 2020 - This research takes a fresh look at the Bitcoin network and its native currency, bitcoin. Its authors argue that, while the Bitcoin protocols have proven successful for financial applications, they have hindered scalability, privacy, and programmability. Because of these implementation challenges, some enterprise leaders have looked to Ethereum and other blockchain solutions. But other development teams have found innovative ways to evolve the Bitcoin network and its enterprise capabilities. By building directly on top of existing Bitcoin infrastructure, businesses can profit from its security and network effects without incurring the costs a...
Keyword: Blockstream,
Casper,
Eltoo,
financial services,
Kering,
Knøx,
Lightning Network,
Liquid,
Merkle tree,
Miniscript,
Schnorr,
SDG 9,
sidechain,
Taproot,
technology,
Veriphi,
Zcash
Introducing Asset Chains
File Type: Document, Infographic, Video
https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/project/introducing-asset-chains/
Nov 28, 2017 - With case studies on Moog, Merck, and Sweetbridge, this project uncovers how to optimize supply chains for greater responsiveness and transparency with confidentiality, achieve network scale and efficiency, and approach autonomous supply chain functions with the industrial Internet of Things.
Keyword: Animal Ventures,
industrial Internet,
logistics,
management,
manufacturing,
network state management,
procurement,
SDG 12,
SDG 17,
supply chain,
trade finance
Blockchain and the Chief Strategy Officer
File Type: Document, Infographic
https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/project/blockchain-and-the-chief-strategy-officer/
Jul 19, 2019 - This research looks at blockchain technology’s impact on enterprise strategy and the role of the chief strategy officer. It discusses new elements of strategic design and delivery—shared ledgers, smart contracts, and tokenized assets—and develops the concept of strategic liquidity, the degree to which an enterprise can maneuver in a competitive environment and dynamically reallocate resources and access capabilities. It frames implementation challenges as areas for further research and opportunities to participate in blockchain standards development. Finally, it suggests ways for companies to cultivate blockchain knowledge and expertise...
Keyword: Amazon.com,
BNP Paribas,
Brightline Initiative,
Chained Finance,
cryptoeconomics,
FedEx,
Fujitsu,
HSBC,
Hyperledger,
management,
Mattereum,
Overstock,
prediction market,
SDG 12,
Sweetbridge,
York University
Blockchain, Exchanges and Regulation
File Type: Document, Infographic
https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/project/blockchain-exchanges-and-regulation/
May 23, 2019 - This project explains the role of exchanges after initial coin offerings, compared to conventional initial public offerings. It compares crypto over-the-counter exchanges (Bitfinex, Coinbase) that enable peer-to-peer trading and on-chain decentralized exchanges (Oasis DEX) where all aspects of a trade occur on a blockchain.
Keyword: 0x,
Blockchain at Berkeley,
Cosmos,
ERC-20,
financial services,
ICO,
IPO,
Kraken,
Kyber Network,
liquidity pool,
Malta,
Mt. Gox,
OmiseGo wallet system,
SDG 10,
SDG 9
Mt Pelerin Banking on the Blockchain
File Type: Document, Infographic
https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/project/mt-pelerin-banking-on-the-blockchain/
Apr 15, 2020 - This case study looks at Mt Pelerin, which works like a Swiss Army knife in the banking ecosystem. Its full-reserve custodian banking business model excludes on-balance sheet credits, which represents a shift from mainstream banking. Its Ethereum-based open source solution facilitates asset management and cuts ever-increasing compliance costs. It is a must-read for leaders of small to medium enterprises as well as financial service industry innovators.
Keyword: AGPL-3.0,
AML/KYC,
capital adequacy requirements,
financial services,
FINMA,
fintech license,
fractional banking,
FX,
initial digital offering,
SDG 16,
SDG 8,
SDG 9,
security token offering,
Swiss National Bank
Introduction to Stablecoins
File Type: Document, Infographic
https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/project/introduction-to-stablecoins/
Jan 21, 2021 - This research project looks at stablecoins, a new category of digital assets with stable prices in decentralized financial systems. It achieves three goals. First, it examines different ways to stabilize the price of a cryptocurrency. Some are backed by assets with stable value such as US dollars or gold, others are stabilized by algorithms, and some combine those two approaches. Second, it surveys the landscape of stablecoins and analyze the top ten stablecoins by market capitalization. Finally, it suggests ways to use stablecoins for protecting the value of a cryptoasset portfolio.
Keyword: asset-collateralized,
Binance,
BitShares,
Dai,
DeFi,
Equilibrium’s EOSDT,
financial services,
Gemini Dollar,
Paxos Standard,
SDG 10,
SDG 9,
seigniorage,
stablecoin,
Stably USD,
Tether,
TrueUSD,
USD Coin
