The integration of blockchain technology and the Internet of Things offers substantial potential to improve sustainability, transparency, and operational efficiency in supply chains. However, identifying the most appropriate blockchain-Internet of Things use case remains a complex multi-criteria...

Around three quarters of Bitcoin transactions take place off-chain. Despite their significance, the vast majority of the empirical literature on cryptocurrencies focuses on on-chain transactions. This paper presents one of the first analysis of both on- and off-chain demand- and supply-side...

We study decentralized lending on Aave V3, the largest DeFi lending protocol by total value locked. Using transaction-level data, we analyze its revenue model, borrower behavior, and liquidation dynamics. We find that protocol earnings are concentrated in a few tokens, that many users engage in...

Blockchain platforms have revolutionized the food industry by establishing a more trustworthy supply chain. By providing a secure and open record of all transactions, blockchain technology helps improve food safety. This reassures consumers who may wish to ensure that products are guaranteed to...

The European Commission envisages Digital Product Passports (DPPs) as a mechanism to enable traceable, transparent, and standardized product data across supply chains. This work presents a modular pipeline that transforms raw sensor data into verifiable DPP records using large language models...

Background: Blockchain has emerged as a promising enabler for improving transparency, trust, and operational efficiency in logistics systems. In PI-oriented logistics environments, where openness, interoperability, and streamlined information exchange are emphasized, blockchain offers a...

Background: The accelerated convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Blockchain is reconfiguring logistics, yet knowledge regarding their operationalisation for real-time inventory management remains fragmented. Methods: A Bibliometric-Systematic Literature Review (B-SLR) was conducted on...

Background: Blockchain is increasingly proposed to strengthen pharmaceutical traceability, anti-counterfeiting, and chain of custody in multi-actor supply chains, but the evidence base remains heterogeneous in technical rigor and operational clarity. Methods: We conducted a mapping review of...

"This pioneering book examines the legal, economic, and technological foundations of the proposed digital euro, and explores the potential design of an EU Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Annelieke A.M. Mooij provides insights into the suggested legal framework behind the digital euro, as...