The rise and fall of cryptocurrencies:defining the economic and social values of blockchain technologies,assessing the opportunities,and defining the financial and cybersecurity risks of the Metaverse  

作　　者：Petar Radanliev 

机构地区：[1]Department of Computer Sciences,University of Oxford,Oxford,England,UK [2]Department of Engineering Sciences,University of Oxford,Oxford,England,UK

出　　处：《Financial Innovation》2024年第1期2881-2914,共34页金融创新(英文)

基　　金：supported by the PETRAS National Centre of Excellence for IoT Systems Cybersecurity,which has been funded by the UK EPSRC[under grant number EP/S035362/1];the Software Sustainability Institute[grant number:EP/S021779/1];by the Cisco Research Centre[grant number CG1525381].

摘　　要：This study examines blockchain technologies and their pivotal role in the evolving Metaverse,shedding light on topics such as how to invest in cryptocurrency,the mechanics behind crypto mining,and strategies to effectively buy and trade cryptocurrencies.While it contextualises the common queries of"why is crypto crashing?"and"why is crypto down?",the research transcends beyond the frequent market fluctuations to unravel how cryptocurrencies fundamentally work and the step-by-step process on how to create a cryptocurrency.Contrasting existing literature,this comprehensive investigation encompasses both the economic and cybersecurity risks inherent in the blockchain and fintech spheres.Through an interdisciplinary approach,the research transitions from the fundamental principles of fintech investment strategies to the overarching implications of blockchain within the Metaverse.Alongside exploring machine learning potentials in financial sectors and risk assessment methodologies,the study critically assesses whether developed or developing nations are poised to reap greater benefits from these technologies.Moreover,it probes into both enduring and dubious crypto projects,drawing a distinct line between genuine blockchain applications and Ponzi-like schemes.The conclusion resolutely affirms the staying power of blockchain technologies,underlined by a profound exploration of their intrinsic value and a reflective commentary by the author on the potential risks confronting individual investors.

关 键 词：Blockchain technologies Cryptocurrencies Metaverse Decentralised finance(DeFi) Crypto regulations Blockchain standards Risk Value 

分 类 号：H31[语言文字—英语]