Research & Publications

Academic work and publications by CCA members exploring the intersection of blockchain technology, commons-based governance, and digital public goods.

Featured Publications

Challenges and Approaches to Scaling the Global Commons

Authors: Felix Fritsch, Jeff Emmett, Emaline Friedman, Rok Kranjc, Sarah Manski, Michael Zargham, Michel Bauwens

Published in Frontiers in Blockchain • April 2021

This paper explores the challenges of scaling commons-based approaches in the digital age, examining how blockchain technology and tokenomics can support sustainable commons governance at global scales. The authors analyze various models for coordinating distributed communities and aligning incentives toward collective goals.

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The Commons Stack: Realigning Incentives Towards Public Goods

Case Study

Published on ResearchGate • December 2020

This case study examines the Commons Stack, an open-source toolkit for creating token-based economies that fund and support public goods. It explores how new coordination mechanisms can realign incentives to promote sustainable funding for commons-oriented projects and communities.

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Featured Resources

Commons Economy Roadmap

By: Giulio Quarta

A comprehensive roadmap exploring the development and implementation of commons-based economic systems. This resource maps out pathways for building regenerative economies that prioritize collective stewardship and shared value creation.

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