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<p>The cryptocurrency market has been described as revolutionary due to the constant technological evolution and innovation that the blockchain technology provides. Leading many to believe that this could be the next step for the human race, just like how fiat currency replaced gold. Cryptocurrencies were originally created to be a form of savings or income for the unbanked, reduce costs and energy consumption, for a means of data transparency and to remove financial intermediaries. It is undeniable that the cryptocurrency market has created a divide of opinions, as some look to explore the market further while others reject the thought of adopting this innovative technology completely. This study focuses on the perception and intention to use cryptocurrencies. Diving into previous literature about the adoption of cryptocurrencies and new technologies. Highlighting key factors that can affect an individual’s perception and gaps in the literature that need to be explored further. A quantitative approach was used to gather data from 102 participants. The findings indicated that performance and effort expectancy as the most influential variables for cryptocurrency adoption, as people seek understanding as what benefits cryptocurrencies can provide for them when they feel incapable of using the innovative technology.</p>
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The cryptocurrency market has been described as revolutionary due to the constant technological evolution and innovation that the blockchain technology provides. Leading many to believe that this could be the next step for the human race, just like how fiat currency replaced gold. Cryptocurrencies were originally created to be a form of savings or income for the unbanked, reduce costs and energy consumption, for a means of data transparency and to remove financial intermediaries. It is undeniable that the cryptocurrency market has created a divide of opinions, as some look to explore the market further while others reject the thought of adopting this innovative technology completely. This study focuses on the perception and intention to use cryptocurrencies. Diving into previous literature about the adoption of cryptocurrencies and new technologies. Highlighting key factors that can affect an individual’s perception and gaps in the literature that need to be explored further. A quantitative approach was used to gather data from 102 participants. The findings indicated that performance and effort expectancy as the most influential variables for cryptocurrency adoption, as people seek understanding as what benefits cryptocurrencies can provide for them when they feel incapable of using the innovative technology.

An Exploration into People’s Perception and Intention on using Cryptocurrencies

HOLISTICA – Journal of Business and Public Administration

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The cryptocurrency market has been described as revolutionary due to the constant technological evolution and innovation that the blockchain technology...

An Exploration into People’s Perception and Intention on using Cryptocurrencies

Published Online: Aug 19, 2021

Page range: 109 - 144

Received: Jul 01, 2021

Accepted: Aug 01, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/hjbpa-2021-0018

Keywords
Cryptocurrency, Perception, Intention, Technology, Innovation

© 2021 Jake McMorrow et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

An Exploration into People’s Perception and Intention on using Cryptocurrencies

Published Online: Aug 19, 2021

Page range: 109 - 144

Received: Jul 01, 2021

Accepted: Aug 01, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/hjbpa-2021-0018

KeywordsCryptocurrency, Perception, Intention, Technology, Innovation

© 2021 Jake McMorrow et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Cryptocurrency, Perception, Intention, Technology, Innovation