Blockchain governance in the public sector: A conceptual framework for public management

【Author】 Tan, Evrim; Mahula, Stanislav; Crompvoets, Joep

【Source】GOVERNMENT INFORMATION QUARTERLY

【影响因子】8.490

【Abstract】A key challenge behind the adoption of blockchain in the public sector is understanding the dynamics of blockchain governance. Based on a systematic literature review, this article analyzes different approaches to blockchain governance across disciplines and develops a comprehensive conceptual framework for the study of blockchain governance decisions in the public sector. The framework clusters nine types of governance decisions (infrastructure architecture, application architecture, interoperability, decision-making mechanism, incentive mechanism, consensus mechanism, organization of governance, accountability of governance, and control of governance) into three levels of analysis (micro, meso, and macro-levels). Drawing on public management theories and concepts, the article elucidates the implications of various governance choices in each level of governance and provides a primer for researchers and policy practitioners on the design of blockchain-based systems in the public sector.

【Keywords】Blockchain; Distributed ledger technology; Governance; Public management; DAO

【发表时间】2022 JAN

【收录时间】2022-01-29

【文献类型】期刊

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