The study of blockchain technology may focus on the fundamentals of distributed ledgers and how to implement it in the fields of finance, real estate, logistics, and e-commerce. The focus can include the history of blockchain, why it is important today and how it can revolutionize the future of the financial industry.

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.