This paper proposes a novel way to understand trust in blockchain technology by analogy
with trust placed in institutions. In support of the analysis, a detailed investigation of …

This paper argues that the widespread belief that interactions between blockchains and their
users are trust‐free is inaccurate and misleading, since this belief not only overlooks the vital …

The role that trust plays in blockchain-based systems is understood and portrayed in various
manners. The blockchain technology is said to enable and establish trust as well as to …

Blockchain technology was created as a response to the trust crisis that swept the world in
the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Bitcoin and other blockchain-based systems were …

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the theoretical foundations of the concepts of
trust and confidence and their correlation to the notions of risk, agency and legitimacy …

Trust can best be understood as a relational attribute between (1) a social actor and other
actor (s)(interpersonal trust) and/or (2) actors and institutions (institutional or systemic trust) …

Complex technology has become an essential aspect of everyday life. We rely on
technology as part of basic infrastructure and repeatedly for tasks throughout the day. Yet, in …

In this paper, we discuss a fundamental question: What is the nature of trust in the
blockchain context? Thereby, we critically examine widely-held assumptions on blockchain …

Governance of blockchain technologies has not been historically prioritized beyond
technological dimensions, and relatively little literature exists on the prescriptive governance …

The report investigates the role of legitimacy in blockchain systems from descriptive,
conceptual, and normative perspectives. It summarizes the discussions and provides …