Blockchain Technology for Data Transparency in Digital Infrastructures

Abstract

Blockchain is a new paradigm for data governance across organizations and has frequently been equated to an establisher of trust and to a facilitator of interoperability among parties. Blockchain can also contribute to achieve data transparency in digital infrastructures. This research proposal highlights the importance of data transparency in digital infrastructures, whilst also detailing the main properties of blockchain that can address the challenging aspects of data transparency as a step towards achieving a successful sustainability transition through digital infrastructures. We summarize our paper by proposing research agenda within this area and summarizing the main expected implications from this research.