Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Blockchain
Scope: Dream Large and Act Incrementally
Motivation: Driving Momentum within the Ecosystem
Governance: The Total Is Greater Than the Sum of the Parts
Blockchain Questions from Business and Technology Leaders
Does Blockchain Apply to My Industry and Business Objectives?
How Does Blockchain Drive Top-Line Growth and Competitive Advantage for My Business?
What Value-Added Business Models Does Blockchain Present?
How Does Blockchain Network Governance and Design Work?
Do I Need a Dedicated Blockchain Development Team?
What Is the Cost of Implementing Blockchain?
Chapter 2 Opportunities and Challenges
Transformative Power of Blockchain
Chapter 3 Understanding the Technology Landscape
Blockchain: A Technical Perspective
Blockchain as a Consumable Technology
Enterprise View of Blockchain: Technology and Business Domain
Litmus Tests to Justify the Application of Blockchain Technology
Technology, Business, and Regulatory Considerations for Blockchain
Essential Maturity Imperatives for Enterprise Blockchain
Asset Tokenization: Essential to Powering the Next-Generation Digital “Instance” Economy
Introduction to Tokenization: Understanding the Token Revolution
Token Valuation Models and the Instance Economy
Considerations for Meaningful and Sustainable Blockchain-Powered Business Networks
Enterprise Integration: Coexisting with Existing Systems of Record
Blockchain Network Extensibility
Blockchain Project Sustainability
Chapter 4 Business of Business Models
Path to Blockchain Enterprise Adoption: A Prescriptive Approach
1. Identify an Appropriate Use Case
2. Devise a Business Blueprint: Distilling an Existing Business Process
3. Map the Business Blueprint to Technology Tenets: Devising a Technology Blueprint
4. Ensure Enterprise Integration with (Legacy) Enterprise Systems
Chapter 5 Developing a Governance Structure for Blockchain Networks
Governance Structure and Landscape
Technology Infrastructure Governance
Network Infrastructure Governance
Chapter 6 Building a Team to Drive Blockchain Projects
Enterprise Structures in a Decentralized Economy
Roles of an Enterprise in a Blockchain Network
An Example of a Blockchain Project Team
Blockchain Technology Solution Team
Chapter 7 Understanding Financial Models, Investment Rubrics, and Model Risk Frameworks
Understanding Blockchain Project Financial Fundamentals
Blockchain Model Risk Framework
Chapter 8 Looking Ahead: What Does the Future Hold?
Blockchain at the Nexus of Technology
Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence
Blockchain and the Internet of Things
Blockchain and Quantum Computing