Self‐sovereign identity is the next evolution of identity management models. This survey
takes a journey through the origin of identity, defining digital identity and progressive …

Advancements in the digital domain, for example, in blockchain technology, big data, and
machine learning, are increasingly shaping the lives of individuals, groups, organizations …

In this paper we explore the importance of platform governance. We discuss various
problems of centralized architecture in the context of the metaverse or sharing economy …

This introductory chapter aims to lay down the editorial vision under which the constituent
chapters of this volume have been incorporated and structured, thereby justifying their …

With the pervasive use of Building Information Modelling (BIM), lean principles, digital
technologies, and offsite construction, the industry is at the cusp of this transformation. The …

Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs), like Blockchain, are characterized by features such
as transparency, traceability, and security by design. These features make the adoption of …

Abstract Decentralized Finance (DeFi) offers the promise of an emergent alternative
financial architecture that prioritizes disintermediation and decentralization to empower …

Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) have become an indispensable part of
digital infrastructure in recent years. The unique organizational characteristics and functional …

The primary purpose of this paper is to bridge the technology gap between Blockchain and
Fintech applications. Blockchain technology is already being explored in a wide number of …

Smart contracts are a key component of today's blockchains. They are critical in controlling
decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO). However, smart contracts are not yet …