Blockchain Democracy

Technology, Law and the Rule of the Crowd

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Paperback, 300 blz. | Engels
Cambridge University Press | e druk, 2020
ISBN13: 9781108712088
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Cambridge University Press e druk, 2020 9781108712088
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In Blockchain Democracy, William Magnuson provides a breathtaking tour of the world of blockchain and bitcoin, from their origins in the online scribblings of a shadowy figure named Satoshi Nakamoto, to their furious rise and dramatic crash in the 2010s, to their ignominious connections to the dark web and online crime. Magnuson argues that blockchain's popularity stands as a testament both to the depth of distrust of government today, and also to the fervent and undying belief that technology and the world of cyberspace can provide an answer. He demonstrates how blockchain's failings provide broader lessons about what happens when technology runs up against the stubborn realities of law, markets, and human nature. This book should be read by anyone interested in understanding how technology is changing our democracy, and how democracy is changing our technology.

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ISBN13:9781108712088
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:300

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Introduction; Part I. The Blockchain: 1. The origins of the blockchain; 2. The technology of the blockchain; 3. Blockchain in the world; Part II. Weak Links: 4. Crypto-criminals; 5. The energy hunt; 6. The penumbra problem; Part III. The Future of Decentralization: 7. How to govern technology; 8. Technology and the rule of the crowd; 9. Conclusion.

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