Essays about: "Virtual currencies"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words Virtual currencies.

  1. 1. Cryptocurrencies future carbon footprint : An exploratory scenario analysis of cryptocurrencies' future energy consumption and carbon emission.

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Jacob Tunberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Cryptocurrencies; sustainability; energy consumption; carbon emission; Proof of Work; Proof of Stake.; Kryptovalutor; Hållbarhet; Elkonsumtion; Koldioxidutsläpp; Proof of Work Proof of Stake.;

    Abstract : Since the creation of Bitcoin, the virtual currency has attracted the attention of many people and is now a household name synonymous with cryptocurrencies. Today, many thousands of different variants of cryptocurrencies exist, and more are being launched each day. READ MORE

  3. 2. Are cryptocurrencies homogenous?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Frida Gustafsson; [2019-10-29]
    Keywords : Cryptocurrencies; decentralized virtual currencies; ; LASSO; regulation; homogeneity; heterogeneity; Bitcoin;

    Abstract : There exist more than 2000 cryptocurrencies today. Although choices of design and target groups vary across cryptocurrencies, current research primarily focuses on Bitcoin. If the differences in design choices makes cryptocurrencies heterogenous then existing research could be less relevant in explaining how the cryptocurrency market works. READ MORE

  4. 3. Examining and Evaluating Potential Blockchain Applications in Manufacturing and R&D

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Peter Henry Ernst Soldner; [2019]
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    Abstract : Blockchain – the technology behind virtual currencies such as Bitcoin – is beingpromoted by many as one of the most promising emerging technologies. At its corethe blockchain is a distributed, immutable data base, able to pinpoint exactly whenand by whom a given transaction has been made. READ MORE

  5. 4. In what ways do game design students perceive microtransactions in free-to-play online PC games?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Jakub Wolfram; Rebecka Näsberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Cosmetics; dark design; dark patterns; freemium; free-to-play games; gaming community; in-game items; loot boxes; microtransactions; online PC games; pay-to-win; surprise mechanics; video games; virtual currencies;

    Abstract : In recent years, microtransactions have become a norm for monetization and a standardbusiness model in free-to-play games. This is something that affects multiple individuals andhas caused quite a stir among players. READ MORE

  6. 5. Blockchain technology in Scania Services : An investigative study of how blockchain technology can be utilized by Scania

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Datalogi

    Author : Jim Lindberg; [2017]
    Keywords : blockchain technology; decentralization; disintermediation; transportation industry; bitcoin; provenance tracking; platooning; data sharing;

    Abstract : Blockchain technology emerged in 2009 together with the introduction of Bitcoin, the first virtual currency which enabled nodes in a network, that do not necessarily trust each other, to exchange digital value without the use of trusted intermediaries. Since then, the idea of disintermediation and decentralization has gained traction in a large number of applications outside the world of finance and virtual currencies. READ MORE