Blockchain-Based Financial Technologies and Cryptocurrencies for Low-Income People: Technical potential versus practical reality

UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
Nir B. Kshetri, Professor (Creator)
Institution
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/

Abstract: Several blockchain-based financial technologies and cryptocurrencies have been launched for low-income people. Blockchain’s technical potential can be used to serve the needs of unbanked and underbanked populations, but there is no evidence that these needs are being met.

Additional Information

Publication
IEEE Computer, 53(1),18-29. https://doi.org/10.1109/MC.2019.2951977
Language: English
Date: 2021
Keywords
blockchain, cryptocurrency, market opportunities

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