Public Perception of Decentralized Finance in Ireland: MSc in Fintech Research Project

Nalawade, Pancham Devidas (2023) Public Perception of Decentralized Finance in Ireland: MSc in Fintech Research Project. Masters thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

This study explores the emerging field of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) in Ireland, with the objective of understanding public attitudes and factors influencing its adoption. Built upon the foundation of blockchain technology, Decentralized Finance (DeFi) presents a transformative shift in the realm of financial transactions by eliminating conventional intermediaries, consequently fostering a more inclusive and accessible landscape for financial services. This study aims to examine the perceived risks, benefits, and their impact on the adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi) by individuals. This study employs a combination of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to examine the patterns of acceptance towards technology within the realm of Decentralized Finance (DeFi). The data for this study were obtained through a survey conducted among 44 computing students from NCI. The collected data were then processed using the Python programming language and subsequently analysed using various statistical techniques, including Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, and Factor Analysis. Initial results indicate a complex interaction between technological concerns and potential obstacles that shape the adoption pattern of decentralized finance (DeFi) in Ireland.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Supervisors:	Name Email Del Rosal, Victor UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Decentralized Finance; blockchain; risks; benefits; adoption
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HG Finance Q Science > QA Mathematics > Computer software > Computer Security > Database security > Blockchains (Databases) T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Computer software > Computer Security > Database security > Blockchains (Databases) Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA4050 Electronic information resources > Databases > Distributed databases > Blockchains (Databases) H Social Sciences > HG Finance > Fintech T Technology > T Technology (General) > Information Technology > Fintech
Divisions:	School of Computing > Master of Science in FinTech
Depositing User:	Tamara Malone
Date Deposited:	09 Aug 2024 11:28
Last Modified:	09 Aug 2024 11:28
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/7025

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