The Ideal Framework for Next-Generation Sustainable Financial Projects in the Blockchain Era: Creativity, Difficulties, and Views

Authors

  • Ismail A Mageed * PhD, AIMMA, IEEE, IAENG, School of Computer Science, AI, and Electronics, Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies, University of Bradford, United Kingdom. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3691-0773
  • Hong Li IBM, Armonk, United States.

https://doi.org/10.22105/tqfb.vi.57

Abstract

The convergence of blockchain technology and sustainable finance offers a revolutionary paradigm for tackling worldwide social and environmental concerns. This study looks at the "perfect structure" of next-generation sustainable financial initiatives based on blockchain, including their creative processes, major obstacles, and outlook. It claims that an ideal framework combines strong tokenomics, open governance, measurable impact measurement, and interoperable technological systems while negotiating difficult legal terrain and promoting extensive stakeholder acceptance. By using the inherent transparency, immutability, and disintermediation of blockchain, these initiatives can improve trust, efficiency, and accessibility in sustainable investments, therefore speeding up the transformation of the world economy towards more fairness and environmental responsibility.

Keywords:

Sustainable financial projects, Blockchain, Innovation

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Mageed, I. A., & Li, H. (2025). The Ideal Framework for Next-Generation Sustainable Financial Projects in the Blockchain Era: Creativity, Difficulties, and Views. Transactions on Quantitative Finance and Beyond. https://doi.org/10.22105/tqfb.vi.57
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