Genesis of IT Economy: from Cryptocurrency to Digital Asset

Abstract

Despite the local bans and restrictions, a cryptocurrency has its own growth potential. However a digital asset is more functional and reliable. It is presented by an informational resource, displayed by a code, can be circulated both in a distributed register and other fields. It determines the right for usage, levels mediators’ services, etc. There are a lot of unsolved issues concerning methodological, technological, legal and other aspects of the IT economy sphere: what alternative technologies will provide efficiency of cryptocurrencies and digital assets functioning; whether it is worth issuing electronic forms of national currencies and/or cryptocurrencies and blockchains.