Research Progress and Direction of Blockchain in China: A Quantitative Analysis Based on Cite Space

Abstract

With the rapid development of science and technology in today's society, blockchain technology has become the object of study in variolus fields due to its powerful decentralized storage and tamper-proof features. Having selected the core journals from 2014 to February 2020 in China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database as the research data, we make analysis of domestic research on blockchain technology by using Cite Space V - a kind of visual analysis software, as well as analysis methods like bibliometrics and statistics. We also draw the knowledge map from two dimensions of space-time and content, comb and summarize the history of blockchain in China, so as to provide reference value for the related research on this technology. Through distribution map of time and institution, theme path map and keyword clustering analysis, this paper comprehensively analyzes the research hotspots and directions of blockchain at the present stage, and summarizes research ideas and contents of prolific authors in this field. In the process of rapid development of blockchain, the state should avoid the threat posed by new technology, strengthen the regulatory systems, improve public awareness of blockchain and enhance the confidence of enterprise while vigorously introducing this technology.