A Case for Mundialisation: Scaling Technological Innovation from Municipalities to Small States

Abstract

Abstract
This article studies one facet of “mundialisation”, exploring the role of European

municipality projects as a sandbox for small and micro states’ technological innova-
tion. Drawing from the exemplary case of Lugano’s Plan ₿, it shows how blockchain

technology can bring positive effects to local communities that can be harnessed by
European small states’ policy. These solutions can turn their typical challenges into

competitive advantages and opportunities not only transforming their financial infra-
structure and fostering regional economic development but also enhancing interna-
tional collaboration, community building, and social integration. New technology im-
plementation shall therefore represent the social glue capable of reaching and further

promoting Europe’s constituting aim of social peace among its partner countries; by

merging the existing gaps and reducing current inequalities within and across Europe-
an local communities.