IoT and Blockchain: A Review and a Technical-Legal-Social Acceptance Model

Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain are complex digital technologies characterized by a strong connection and dependency between individuals, data, and information technology (IT). A socio-technical perspective that captures the dynamic interaction of social, legal, and technical artifacts is essential to understanding the IoT and blockchain phenomena. This review provides direction for employing a social-technical perspective across IoT and blockchain studies. The findings lead to new insights for developing a theoretical framework, research model, and research agenda to investigate IoT and blockchain technology. Practitioners and institutions can use these findings to develop strategies to promote the adoption of IoT and blockchain technologies through specific technical, legal, and social strategies. Overall, this research is unique in its attempt to trace new trajectories for future IS scholars and practitioners facing the complexity of IoT and blockchain.