Author: Julien Prat

Publication Proceedings Tokenomics 2019 | Blockchain@X
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Proceedings of Tokenomics 2019

Tokenomics is an international forum for theory, design, analysis, implementation and applications of blockchains and smart contracts. The goal of the conference is to bring together economists, computer science researchers and practitioners working on blockchains in a unique program featuring outstanding invited talks and academic presentations.

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Publication an equilibrium of the market for bitcoin mining | Blockchain@X
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An Equilibrium Model of the Market for Bitcoin mining

We propose a model which uses the exchange rate of Bitcoin against the US dollar to predict the computing power of Bitcoin network. We show that free entry places an upper-bound on mining revenues and we devise a structural framework to measure its value. Calibrating the model’s parameters allows us…

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Publication Central Bank Digital Currency Central Banking for all | Blockchain@X
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Central Bank Digital Currency : Central Banking for all ?

The introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) allows the central bank to engage in large-scale intermediation by competing with private financial intermediaries for deposits. Yet, since a central bank is not an investment expert, it cannot invest in long-term projects itself, but relies on investment banks to do…

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Publication Some Simple Bitcoin Economics | Blockchain@X
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Some Simple Bitcoin Economics

In a novel model of an endowment economy, we analyze coexistence and competition between traditional fiat money (Dollar) and another intrinsically worthless medium of exchange, not controlled by a central bank, such as Bitcoin. Agents can trade consumption goods in either currency or hold on to currency for speculative purposes….

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Publicaton Cryptocurrencies, Currency Competition and the Impossible Trinity | Blockchain@X
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Cryptocurrencies, Currency Competition and the impossible Trinity

We analyze a two-country economy with complete markets, featuring two national currencies as well as a global (crypto)currency. If the global currency is used in both countries, the national nominal interest rates must be equal and the exchange rate between the national currencies is a risk-adjusted martingale. We call the…

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