Digitalizing Circular Economy through Blockchains: The Blockchain Circular Economy Index

IF 4 Q2 ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL

Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering Pub Date : 2023-02-03 DOI:10.1080/21681015.2023.2173317

Davide Basile, Idiano D’Adamo, V. Goretti, P. Rosa

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Abstract

ABSTRACT The integration of circular economy (CE) models into everyday contexts generates huge amount of data involved in goods tracking and tokenization procedures. The sector of blockchain platforms is extremely varied, and the choice of the proper technology is not easy. It is important that the selection is conducted consistently with respect to the CE models. With this study, we present a performance index named Blockchain Circular Economy Index (BCEI). BCEI, obtained through Multicriteria Decision Analysis and Analytic Hierarchy Process, aims to measure the suitability of blockchain platforms to the needs highlighted by a CE scenario. The present study is contextualized by comparing six blockchain platforms, for each of which, the related BCEI is calculated. The results of the analysis show that transaction fee and energy consumption are the two most critical parameters. In addition, the results show the lack of a leading blockchain technology in CE models. Thus, there is a market space that can be exploited given the growing interest in digital and sustainable issues. Graphical abstract

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通过区块链数字化循环经济:区块链循环经济指数

摘要循环经济（CE）模型与日常环境的结合产生了大量涉及商品跟踪和标记化过程的数据。区块链平台的行业千差万别，选择合适的技术并不容易。重要的是，选择要与CE模型保持一致。通过这项研究，我们提出了一个名为区块链循环经济指数（BCEI）的绩效指标。BCEI通过多准则决策分析和层次分析法获得，旨在衡量区块链平台是否适合CE场景所强调的需求。本研究通过比较六个区块链平台来进行背景分析，并计算出每个平台的相关BCEI。分析结果表明，交易费用和能耗是两个最关键的参数。此外，研究结果表明，CE模型中缺乏领先的区块链技术。因此，鉴于人们对数字和可持续问题的兴趣日益增长，有一个可以利用的市场空间。图形摘要

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Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering ENGINEERING, INDUSTRIAL-

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7.50

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6.70%

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