Scientific Research on Blockchain Technology for the Benefit of Society
Latest updates
The “Musk Effect”: New research on the impact of Elon Musk’s Twitter activity on cryptocurrency markets
Our co-founder Dr. Lennart Ante has published a revised version of the working paper, which provides a comprehensive review of the so-called "Musk Effect". The study shows the significant impact that the social media activity of influential individuals can have on cryptocurrencies.
Presentation at Blockchance Europe 2021 on Bitcoin’s energy consumption
We would like to thank the organizers for this year´s “Blockchance Europe 2021“, which took place from the 2nd to 4th of December 2021 at the Chamber of Commerce Hamburg. The BRL presented research findings on the topic of Bitcoin's energy consumption.
Presentation at 13th Chinese Economic Association (Europe) and 32nd CEA (UK) Annual Conference
The 13th Chinese Economic Association (Europe) and 32nd CEA (UK) Annual Conference provided a platform for research on climate change as one of the biggest challenges of our times. Our co-founder Dr. Lennart Ante presented his research on the topic of green finance to the audience.
Research projects
The BRL is carrying out a series of research projects, some of which are listed here. The primary goal is to explore the implications of blockchain technology for society and to identify potentials, obstacles and recommendations for action.
If you are interested in a joint project or exchange with us, we look forward to hearing from you.
Today’s product life cycles are complex and decentralized. It is often difficult to judge the sustainability of a product and its compliance with ecological and social standards. The DiBiChain project partners aim to develop a blockchain system that provides a digital replica of the product life cycle.
The project focuses on the topic of self-sovereign identities. It aims at creating and linking secure digital identities of things and people using the example of vehicles and their owners and users. The project addresses the area of conflict between process digitization and data and legal security.
What we do
The Blockchain Research Lab promotes independent science and research on blockchain technologies and the publication of the results in the form of scientific papers and contributions to conferences and other media. The BRL is a non-profit organisation aiming, on the one hand, to further the general understanding of the blockchain technology and, on the other hand, to analyse the resulting challenges and opportunities as well as their socio-economic consequences.
Why blockchain?
Blockchain technology has the potential to disrupt digital interaction in our economy and society. The technology’s rapid and dynamic technical development is driven by startups and incumbents alike, creating a myriad of applications across economic and societal domains. However, the implications of this potential new technological paradigm have not yet reached a broader public debate, nor have economic and societal implications been sufficiently addressed by academia.
What is blockchain?
The blockchain is a basic technology that allows values to be securely transferred directly between parties on the Internet. This can result in various advantages, such as higher efficiency by eliminating intermediaries, a higher level of transparency or the automation of processes by means of so-called smart contracts. The special combination of encryption, data verification and reconciliation mechanisms makes it virtually impossible for transactions to be subsequently manipulated or deleted.
Support the BRL
In order to create and maintain a superb research environment that facilitates independent and interdisciplinary research by our scientists and scholarship holders, as a non-profit organisation, the Blockchain Research Lab depends on your commitment. We welcome all donations that will help us to sustainably change business and society!