Disrupting Industries With Blockchain: The Industry, Venture Capital Funding, and Regional Distribution of Blockchain Ventures

ArXiv ID: ssrn-2854756 “View on arXiv”

Authors: Unknown

Abstract

The blockchain (i.e., a decentralized and encrypted digital ledger) has the potential to disrupt many traditional business models. This study investigates the e

Keywords: Blockchain, Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), Disruptive Innovation, Digital Assets, Smart Contracts, Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Assets

Complexity vs Empirical Score

• Math Complexity: 2.0/10
• Empirical Rigor: 7.0/10
• Quadrant: Street Traders
• Why: The paper uses descriptive statistics and regression analysis with real-world datasets on blockchain ventures, indicating solid empirical rigor, but the mathematical models are basic econometrics without advanced theory.

  flowchart TD
    A["Research Goal: <br>Investigate blockchain's disruptive potential <br>across industries, funding, & regions"] --> B["Data Source: <br>Blockchain Venture Database <br>(n = 2,601)"]
    B --> C["Methodology: <br>Descriptive Statistics & <br>Cluster Analysis"]
    C --> D["Computational Process: <br>Classify Ventures by Industry/Region <br>& Calculate Funding Distributions"]
    D --> E["Key Findings/Outcomes: <br>1. Non-Financial sectors emerging <br>2. Strong VC concentration <br>3. Regional Innovation Hubs"]