Exploring the potential of blockchain technology for citizen engagement in smart governance [version 4; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations]
This review article explores the potential of blockchain technology (BCT) as a key enabler for fostering transparency, trust, and citizen engagement in smart governance within smart cities. By examining the benefits of BCT in various aspects of smart city systems, such as data security and privacy,...
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| description | This review article explores the potential of blockchain technology (BCT) as a key enabler for fostering transparency, trust, and citizen engagement in smart governance within smart cities. By examining the benefits of BCT in various aspects of smart city systems, such as data security and privacy, the paper highlights the advantages of implementing consortium blockchain architecture and the Proof of Authority (PoA) consensus algorithm and discusses the challenges of scalability and security concerns. Based on the literature showed in this article, we believe that the use of BCT in smart governance could significantly enhance citizen participation and help manage and deliver public services, paving the way for more effective decision-making processes and improved quality of life for citizens. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a0754651c0c94d07b6bc4367ba57ed192025-01-04T01:00:00ZengF1000 Research LtdOpen Research Europe2732-51212025-01-01320799Exploring the potential of blockchain technology for citizen engagement in smart governance [version 4; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations]Rebecca Marconi0https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6556-3662Edna Pasher1https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4926-6696Niccolò Testi2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5128-2285Università degli Studi di Macerata, Macerata, Marche, ItalyEdna Pasher Phd and Associates Management Consultants Ltd, Tel Aviv, IsraelUniversità degli Studi di Macerata, Macerata, Marche, ItalyThis review article explores the potential of blockchain technology (BCT) as a key enabler for fostering transparency, trust, and citizen engagement in smart governance within smart cities. By examining the benefits of BCT in various aspects of smart city systems, such as data security and privacy, the paper highlights the advantages of implementing consortium blockchain architecture and the Proof of Authority (PoA) consensus algorithm and discusses the challenges of scalability and security concerns. Based on the literature showed in this article, we believe that the use of BCT in smart governance could significantly enhance citizen participation and help manage and deliver public services, paving the way for more effective decision-making processes and improved quality of life for citizens.https://open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu/articles/3-183/v4smart governance blockchain smart city citizen participationeng |
| spellingShingle | Rebecca Marconi Edna Pasher Niccolò Testi Exploring the potential of blockchain technology for citizen engagement in smart governance [version 4; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] Open Research Europe smart governance blockchain smart city citizen participation eng |
| title | Exploring the potential of blockchain technology for citizen engagement in smart governance [version 4; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] |
| title_full | Exploring the potential of blockchain technology for citizen engagement in smart governance [version 4; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the potential of blockchain technology for citizen engagement in smart governance [version 4; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the potential of blockchain technology for citizen engagement in smart governance [version 4; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] |
| title_short | Exploring the potential of blockchain technology for citizen engagement in smart governance [version 4; peer review: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations] |
| title_sort | exploring the potential of blockchain technology for citizen engagement in smart governance version 4 peer review 1 approved 3 approved with reservations |
| topic | smart governance blockchain smart city citizen participation eng |
| url | https://open-research-europe.ec.europa.eu/articles/3-183/v4 |
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