The «Blockchain Nation» Switzerland 2019. An industry impact analysis

Abstract

This case study aims to facilitate the conduct of an industry impact assessment of the blockchain technology in the case of Switzerland. The evaluation applies the strategic business value framework prosposed by McKinsey (2018). The work also provides an overview of the blockchain technology, its major advantages and disadvantages as well as the recent blockchain-related developments in Switzerland. The strong interest in the blockchain technology is discernable in the publicly announced “Blockchain Nation” vision of the country’s authorities.