FinTech Research Projects

Understanding Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 Online Platforms

LI Xiaofan

This project investigates the consequences of introducing cryptocurrencies, categorizing into private (e.g., Ripple's XRP) and public blockchains (e.g., Bitcoin). It examines ICO impacts on marketing and finance while exploring the connection between cryptocurrencies and cybercrime.

• Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Social Implications of Fintech

Distributed Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) as a Novel Organizational Form

HAHN Jungpil

Advances in blockchain technology have introduced novel models of organizational governance such as decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). This project studies the properties of digital consensus as a model of organizations. We also investigate the impact of various DAO design features (e.g., voting mechanisms) that might influence organizational performance.

• Entrepreneurial Fintech Models