Digital assets (e.g., cryptocurrencies) are slowly gaining traction among companies and institutions. The ownership of tokens and cryptocurrencies has proven itself complex for both private and public entities, as well as individual citizens. To foster the adoption of these instruments, a new services appears to be on the rise. To delve into this subject, the student will undertake a comprehensive analysis, scrutinizing the value chain in the creation, custody and utilization of digital assets.

The thesis student will collaborate with researchers, working synergistically with the activities of the Blockchain & Web3 Observatory (www.osservatori.net). This involvement includes participation in workshops for discussions with key market players. The student will receive support throughout the preparation and execution of analyses and will have the possibility to do a workstudy period at the Observatory.