Blockchain-based C2C Business Models in a Smart City

Abstract

This article discusses the potential of C2C business models in a smart city. The goal is to analyze the benefits of implementing blockchain technology in collision with IoT by increasing safety and transparency of collected information. In the article, creation of blockchain and smart city infrastructure as a platform for future development of various services is proposed. This way, businesses would be able to develop specific solutions that promote sharing economy with less difficulty. This article proposes an extended business model covering multiple aspects specific for the case of smart cities. Lastly, the results and conclusions of the short survey of our target group, regarding preliminary readiness assessment, are presented.