Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Chapter 1 Introduction to Blockchain

Blockchain Beliefs

Enterprise Blockchain

Why Blockchain Matters

The Trailblazers

Founders

Scope: Dream Large and Act Incrementally

Motivation: Driving Momentum within the Ecosystem

Governance: The Total Is Greater Than the Sum of the Parts

Blockchain for Good

Reducing Foodborne Illnesses

Eliminating Big Data Breaches

Preventing Counterfeiting

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?

Other Questions

Chapter Summary

References

Chapter 2 Opportunities and Challenges

Disruptive Elements

Transparency

Immutability

Security

Consensus

Smart Contracts

Opportunities

Transformative Power of Blockchain

Transformative Opportunities

Challenges

Scope

Motivation

Governance

Technology

Chapter Summary

References

Chapter 3 Understanding the Technology Landscape

Blockchain: A Technical Perspective

The Four Building Blocks

Why Blockchain?

Blockchain as a Consumable Technology

Blockchain for Enterprises

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

Token Revolution

Asset Tokenization: Essential to Powering the Next-Generation Digital “Instance” Economy

Introduction to Tokenization: Understanding the Token Revolution

Various Industry Definitions

Token Valuation Models and the Instance Economy

Understanding Digital Asset (Token) Fungibility: Opportunities and Challenges Related to Token Valuation and Blockchain Ecosystems

Defining Fungibility

Considerations for Meaningful and Sustainable Blockchain-Powered Business Networks

Enterprise Integration: Coexisting with Existing Systems of Record

Blockchain Network Extensibility

Blockchain Project Sustainability

Chapter Summary

References

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

Business Modeling and Design

Business Model Considerations

Chapter Summary

Chapter 5 Developing a Governance Structure for Blockchain Networks

Governance Structure and Landscape

Technology Infrastructure Governance

Network Membership Governance

Business Network Governance

SCTrustNet

Business Network Governance

Network Membership Governance

Network Infrastructure Governance

Chapter Summary

Chapter 6 Building a Team to Drive Blockchain Projects

Enterprise Structures in a Decentralized Economy

Centralized Structure

Decentralized Structure

Hybrid Structure

Roles of an Enterprise in a Blockchain Network

Founders

Members

Operators

Users

Building an Effective Team

Project Team Roles

Intraprise Synergy

An Example of a Blockchain Project Team

Blockchain Technology Solution Team

Chapter Summary

Chapter 7 Understanding Financial Models, Investment Rubrics, and Model Risk Frameworks

Understanding Blockchain Project Financial Fundamentals

Blockchain Investment Rubric

Proof of Concept or Design

Business Valuation

Governance and Risk

Growth and Scale

Return on Investment Modeling

Net Present Value

Internal Rate of Return

Benefit–Cost Ratio (BCR)

Payback Period

Risk Modeling

Blockchain Model Risk Framework

Chapter Summary

References

Chapter 8 Looking Ahead: What Does the Future Hold?

The Network of Networks

Blockchain at the Nexus of Technology

Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence

Blockchain and the Internet of Things

Blockchain and Quantum Computing

Blockchain Opportunities and Challenges: What Lies Ahead?

Overall Summary

References

Index

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