Enabling the Internet of Value

<p>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 potential&nbsp;of&nbsp;distributed ledger technology (DLT) from a new perspective: as an enabler of the Internet of Value (IoV).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The authors discuss applications of blockchain technology to the financial services domain,&nbsp;e.g. in real&nbsp;estate, insurance and&nbsp;the&nbsp;emerging Decentralised Finance (DeFi) movement. They also cover applications to the media and e-commerce domains.&nbsp; DLT’s impacts&nbsp;on the circular economy, marketplace, Internet of Things (IoT) and oracle business models are also investigated. In closing, the&nbsp;book provides&nbsp;outlooks&nbsp;on the evolution of DLT,&nbsp;as well as the systemic governance and privacy risks of the IoV.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The book is intended for a broad readership, including students, researchers and industry practitioners.</p>