Blockchain Governance: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know

The following curriculum is updated periodically with new modules and readings. The last update was made on August 20th, 2020. If you are interested in learning more about blockchain governance or contributing to our work, reach out to our Chair, , or our Vice Chair, .

Module 1: An Introduction to Blockchain Governance

The Role of Governance

•  | Article
•  | September, 2019 | Video
•  | Video

Governance Models and Design

•  | Video
•  | Article
•  | April, 2019 | Article
• | Article

Module 2: Advanced Concepts in Blockchain Governance

Incomplete Contract Theory

•  | Article
• | Classroom Lecture

Game Theory and Blockchain Governance

•  | Video
•  | Article
•  | Article

Stakeholder Alignment in Blockchain Systems

•  | October, 2019 | Video
•  | Jan, 2020 | Article
•  | Research Paper

Module 3: An Introduction to Tokenomics

The Economics of Blockchains

•  | Article
•  | Article
•  | Article

Tokenomics (Cryptoeconomics)

•  | Article
•  | Article
•  | Article
•  | October, 2018 | Research Paper

Module 4: Introduction to Blockchain Consortium Governance

Consortium Basics

• | 2019

Consortium Design & Governance

•  | February, 2019
•  | Research Paper
•  | 2019
•  | August 2020

Module 5: Use Cases In Action: Scaling Through Governance

• | 2020 | Article
• | 2020 | Article
•  | 2020 | Webinar
•  | 2019 | Article
•  | 2020 | Webinar
• (After Governance Revamp) | 2019

The Chair's Recommended Reading on Blockchain Governance

The following books and courses are exceptional resources for those seeking a greater understanding of blockchain governance and collectives design.

• , Elinor Ostrom
• , Radhika Iyegnar, Jorden Woods
• , Robert Gertner
• , Michael Suk-Young Chwe
• , Jonas Moberg
• , Robert Paul Wolff
• , Alfie Kohn
•  Gordon Tullock; James Buchanan
• , David R. Koenig
• , Frederic Laloux
• , M. Ridley
• , John Holland
• , F. A. Hayek
•  Thomas Schelling

About 

Blockchain / DLT Governance is a complex topic. The topic is made more difficult by a lack of a shared language. The IEEE P2145 Working Group exists to identify and share a common vocabulary for discussing the governance of shared ledgers, and to eventually draft standards for DLT governance activities (a Process Model), and possibly for defining the maturity of a governance regime (a Maturity Model).

P2145 actively seeks participation from individuals plus other standards organizations, blockchain ecosystems, consortia, and other entities in pursuit of our holistic and collaborative approach to standards development. If you represent an organization with an interest in DLT governance standards, please connect with us .

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