Defining blockchain governance: A framework for analysis and comparison

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2021

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van Pelt, Rowan
Jansen, R.L.ORCID 0000-0003-3752-2868ISNI 000000039050399X
Baars, Djuri
Overbeek, SietseORCID 0000-0003-3975-200XISNI 0000000389237292

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Abstract

In this article, we introduce a blockchain governance framework that defines the governance of a blockchain as a combination of six dimensions and three layers. An evaluation through eight expert interviews confirms the perceived usefulness and operational feasibility of the presented framework. Furthermore, the framework, is demonstrated by an application in two case studies. The introduced blockchain governance framework establishes a shared understanding and discussion surrounding the topic of blockchain governance.

Keywords

Blockchain governance, off-chain governance, on-chain governance, open-source software governance, Information Systems, Computer Science Applications, Library and Information Sciences

Citation

van Pelt, R, Jansen, R L, Baars, D & Overbeek, S J 2021, 'Defining blockchain governance: A framework for analysis and comparison', Information Systems Management, vol. 38, no. 1, pp. 21-41. https://doi.org/10.1080/10580530.2020.1720046