‘Life World’ on Ledger: A ‘Scenic’ View

This paper explores the sociological and cultural implications of blockchain technology, specifically focusing on three prominent ecosystems: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Algorand. The study utilizes concept lifeworld, which encompasses collective human perceptions everyday communicative social interaction, to analyze formation perpetuation lifeworlds within these ecosystems. By employing scene theory as an analytical framework, research identifies structural thematic aspects represented in discourse Reddit Twitter. analysis reveals how virtual spaces shape unique orderings, normative politics, identities associated with each blockchain. emphasizes role identity expression, attitudes towards money, dynamics boundary work scenes. Overall, provides insights into distinct Algorand, showcasing significance sociocultural factors ecosystems illustrating a scenes lens offers at ecosystem level that may not be visible exploration technology technological category.