Blockchain is much more than Bitcoins and offers advantages for many industries. Since the introduction of blockchain in 2009, the technology has continued to develop. Nevertheless, discussions about the possible uses of blockchain continue to be heavily influenced by cryptocurrencies, and since 2021 also by so-called non-fungible tokens (NFT). The result: confusion around blockchain and its potential are equally great.
Blockchain technology offers a suitable technical basis for securely digitising and automating business processes, collaborating efficiently and creating more robust digital infrastructures. This can also open up new business areas. In order to exploit this potential, leaders need to move away from hype, but also from blanket criticism. This study aims to be a starting point for this.