Towards a Multidimensional Blockchain Governance Taxonomy

Blockchain governance currently is a relevant topic for both practice and research. To date, there is no task-based guidance for companies on how to implement and govern blockchain networks while combining influences of all relevant governance approaches. Based on a systematic literature review, in this paper, a first draft of a taxonomy is developed that identifies and structures the tasks for establishing a multidimensional blockchain governance. By identifying the relevant tasks in building and operating blockchain networks, the taxonomy supports companies in dealing with respective challenges. Finally, the taxonomy adds on the mainly technological oriented discussion of blockchain governance by the introduction of further tasks from an organizational, economical, and legal perspective.