Elgar Encyclopedia of Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain and DLT

Editor

Roman Beck, Professor, Chester B. Slade Chair, Computer Information Systems Department, Bentley University, USA

Details

ISBN: 9781035339952

Published: 2026

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Description

This Encyclopedia presents a comprehensive overview of cryptocurrencies, blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, clarifying developing terminology and providing a key reference point for navigating this fast-evolving domain. Sixty-three curated, peer-reviewed entries define core concepts such as decentralized finance, smart contracts, tokens, consensus mechanisms and central bank digital currencies, moving well beyond a glossary to situate each term in its technical, historical and sociopolitical context.

Contributing authors from institutions including Bentley University, the University of Zurich and the European Commission cover topics ranging from address clustering and MEV to NFTs, DeFi, quantum resistance and Web3 identity. The result is a durable reference for a field defined by rapid change, resisting fleeting hype in favour of clarity and interdisciplinary depth.

Key Features

• 63 curated, peer-reviewed entries from leading international contributors
• Covers technical, historical, philosophical and social perspectives
• Defines core terms: decentralized finance, smart contracts, stablecoins, DAOs, consensus mechanisms
• Addresses current debates: NFTs, sandwich attacks, quantum resistance, CBDCs
• Concise, accessible entries suitable for scholars, students and practitioners alike

Who Should Read This Book

Scholars and students of economics, finance, business and management, and innovation and technology, as well as policymakers and technology practitioners navigating decentralized finance and Web3 with conceptual precision.

Where can I buy Elgar Encyclopedia of Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain and DLT?

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Q&A

What does this encyclopedia cover?
Sixty-three peer-reviewed entries defining the core concepts of cryptocurrencies, blockchain and distributed ledger technology, from Bitcoin and Ethereum to DeFi, NFTs, CBDCs and Web3.

Who is it written for?
Scholars, students, policymakers and practitioners in economics, finance, business and technology who need a reliable reference point in a fast-moving field.

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