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A Study on the Blockchain based Knowledge Sharing Platform

블록체인 기반의 지식공유 플랫폼 연구

  • Kim, Hyeob (Division of Business Administration, Hoseo University)
  • Received : 2022.02.03
  • Accepted : 2022.02.23
  • Published : 2022.02.28
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Abstract

A blockchain based platform can ensure data integrity, reliability, and security by applying distributed processing and encryption technology for transaction records. In the existing knowledge sharing platform, the created knowledge could not be shared or utilized sufficiently due to information asymmetry and centralization. However little research has been done so far on this area. In this study, we will examine case studies and development potentials for blockchain based knowledge sharing platforms based on previous studies of blockchain technology, token economy, knowledge sharing, motivation theory, and social exchange theory. Blockchain based platforms can contribute to the activation of knowledge sharing, by resolving information asymmetry, simplifying unnecessary work procedures through unified knowledge sharing flow and excluded centralization of authority by decentralization, and strengthening access and utilization of the knowledge produced by the platform.

블록체인 기반의 플랫폼은 거래기록의 분산처리 및 암호화 기술 적용을 통해 데이터 무결성, 신뢰성, 보안성을 확보할 수 있다. 기존 지식공유 플랫폼에서는 정보 비대칭, 중앙화 등의 이유로 창출된 지식이 충분히 공유되거나 활용되지 못하는 문제점이 존재하지만 이에 관한 연구는 그동안 거의 이루어지지 않았다. 본 연구에서는 블록체인 기술, 토큰 이코노미, 지식공유, 동기이론, 사회적 교환 이론의 선행연구를 바탕으로 블록체인 기반의 지식공유 플랫폼에 대한 사례 연구와 발전 가능성에 대하여 살펴보고자 한다. 블록체인 기반의 플랫폼은 정보 비대칭성을 해소하고, 지식공유 흐름의 일원화 및 탈중앙화를 통한 권한 집중화 배제를 통해 불필요한 업무 절차를 간소화하고, 플랫폼이 생산하는 지식에 대한 접근과 활용을 강화하여 지식공유의 활성화에 이바지할 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

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이 논문은 2021년도 호서대학교의 재원으로 학술연구비 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임(20210417).

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