Managing a blockchain-based platform ecosystem for industry-wide adoption: The case of TradeLens

【Author】 Jovanovic, Marin; Kostic, Nikola; Sebastian, Ina M.; Sedej, Tomaz

【Source】TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE

【影响因子】10.884

【Abstract】The proliferation of blockchain-based platform ecosystems in recent years has prompted scholars across various disciplines to explore the conditions leading to their successful deployment. However, developing a blockchain-based platform ecosystem creates various challenges for the platform sponsor that may influence industry-wide adoption and, ultimately, the platform's success. This study follows the development of TradeLens, a leading global shipping platform ecosystem underpinned by blockchain technology. We examine the factors affecting industry-wide adoption among global supply chain actors by unpacking platform value drivers and platform governance mechanisms identified at TradeLens. While the platform value hinges on the digitalization of workflows and the ecosystem leverage, the platform governance includes strategic (off-chain), technology (on-chain), and interoperability (on- and off-chain) governance - as mechanisms for effectively managing a blockchain-based platform ecosystem. This paper contributes to the literature on blockchain-based platform ecosystems and the platform literature.

【Keywords】Blockchain-based platforms; Platform ecosystems; Platform value; Platform governance; Interoperability governance; Technology governance

【发表时间】2022 NOV

【收录时间】2022-12-18

【文献类型】实证数据

【主题类别】

区块链治理-市场治理-技术采用