Fintech applications enable convenient direct access to online lending opportunities and highlight the need for financial literacy. This study examines heuristics and behavioral decisions in for-profit vs. pro-social online Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending. The goal is to support financial literacy...

The 2008 and 2020 crises reinvigorated discussions on the democratization of finance. Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is a valuable option worldwide, but credit risk is high. To encourage investors, P2P platforms use blockchain and the option of crypto as collateral. This study examines lender views...