Blockchain technology for global social change

Blockchain technology for global social change

"This book examines the concepts behind blockchain and the potential applications of the technology to improve the lives of the poor in emerging markets"--

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thomason, Jane, 1958-
Other Authors: Bernhardt, Sonja, 1959-, Kansara, Tia, 1983-, Cooper, Nichola
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hershey, PA Engineering Science Reference, an imprint of IGI Global, [2020]
Series:Advances in computer and electrical engineering (ACEE) book series.
Subjects:
Blockchains (Databases) > Social aspects.
Blockchains (Databases) > Economic aspects.
Digital currency > Social aspects.
Digital currency > Economic aspects.
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Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Introduction: how frontier technologies are changing our world
  • Chapter 2. Blockchain introduced
  • Chapter 3. Blockchain, the digital state, and the new world order
  • Chapter 4. Emerging markets: the innovative first movers
  • Chapter 5. Transforming cities
  • Chapter 6. Can blockchain really help the poor?: if so, who is trying to?
  • Chapter 7. Refugees and humanitarian settings
  • Chapter 8. Blockchain for universal health coverage
  • Chapter 9. Donors and international organisations
  • Chapter 10. The emerging future.

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