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Ecosystem of cryptocurrencies in the Islamic Republic of Iran
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Abouzar Arabsorkhi *1   , Ali Rostami2 , Mohsen Aghaie3 |
1- ITRC & -
2- - & -
3- University of National Defense and Strategic Research |
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Abstract: (20 Views) |
In recent years, the issue of cryptocurrencies has been raised as one of the influential elements of the digital economy. To understand new technologies, including cryptocurrencies, it is first necessary to present a comprehensive breakdown of their ecosystem components. The purpose of this research is to help understand the ecosystem of cryptocurrencies in the Islamic Republic of Iran, which is carried out by focusing on the triple interaction of people, businesses, and government/sovereignty. In this applied research, which was conducted using a mixed method (quantitative/qualitative), while reviewing, studying, and systematically surveying the subject literature, the proposed conceptual framework of the ecosystem was developed and validated by obtaining expert opinions in the form of in-depth interviews and measuring the Lavashi content validity ratio and index. The research sampling method was purposeful judgmental and snowball, which continued until theoretical saturation and reached a sample size of ten people. Based on the results, “government”, “businesses” and “people” have been identified as the main pillars of the ecosystem, policymakers and decision-makers as actors and other influential/affected entities as ecosystem beneficiaries. Also, since cryptocurrency technology is an evolving phenomenon, there will be a possibility of changes in the structure or processes of the relevant ecosystem.
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Article number: 6 |
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Type of Study: Theoretical Article |
Subject:
Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook (E6)
Received: 2024/09/16 | Accepted: 2025/05/25 | Published: 2025/09/23
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