Enabling the Internet of Value

This book shows how blockchain technology can transform the Internet, connecting global businesses in disruptive ways. It offers a comprehensive and multi-faceted examination of the potentialofdistributed ledger technology (DLT) from a new perspective: as an enabler of the Internet of Value (IoV). The authors discuss applications of blockchain technology to the financial services domain,e.g. in realestate, insurance andtheemerging Decentralised Finance (DeFi) movement. They also cover applications to the media and e-commerce domains. DLT's impactson the circular economy, marketplace, Internet of Things (IoT) and oracle business models are also investigated. In closing, thebook providesoutlookson the evolution of DLT,as well as the systemic governance and privacy risks of the IoV. The book is intended for a broad readership, including students, researchers and industry practitioners.