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

Paper: SSRN 2854756

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

Complexity vs Empirical Score

• Math Complexity: 2.0/10
• Empirical Rigor: 7.0/10
• Quadrant: Street Traders — practical and empirical, lighter on theory

Why this score: 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.

Research Flowchart

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  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"]