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Support editorial operations, peer-review administration, production and the continued publication of an established academic journal.
Journal of the British Blockchain Association · Since 2018
Become a Patron of The JBBA
Support independent research. Help its findings reach the world.
An invitation to organisations committed to technological progress and its value to society. Sustain open access publishing and author support through a relationship shaped around a shared purpose.
PEER REVIEWED · OPEN ACCESS · IN PRINT AND ONLINE
2018First journal issue
200Countries and territories reached online
IndependentPeer review and editorial decisions
Digital reach: Scholastica Publishing Analytics, April 2018–September 2026. View the evidence ↓
THE JBBA · ROYAL RECOGNITION
Recognition from
the Royal Family.
Letters sent on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, then Prince of Wales, acknowledge editions of The JBBA and convey warm wishes.
“Her Majesty was interested to learn that the publication is the first open access blockchain research journal available both in print and online.”
Poppy Whitworth · On behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II · 16 November 2020
Eight letters · 2018–2022
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Buckingham Palace · Queen Elizabeth II
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An established journal. A continuing public purpose.
Help good research
reach further.
Since 2018, The JBBA has published independent, peer-reviewed research for readers across academia, industry and public policy. Patronage helps sustain the people and publishing work behind that contribution.
Enable authors to contribute
Support agreed publication-fee waivers for eligible authors, including researchers whose institutions have limited resources.
Keep knowledge accessible
Help make research openly available and bring published findings into wider scholarly, industry and public-policy conversations.
Explore the journal and its published issues ↗ Explore the BBA impact record ↗
Beyond publication
A record of research in use
Published work enters policy discussions, institutional analysis and practical debate. Explore examples and their original sources.
Policy · United States
Cited in an SEC Commissioner’s speech
Hester Peirce’s July 2019 speech cites JBBA research on Singapore’s digital-token offering framework.
Read the speech and references ↗Development · IFC
Referenced in energy-sector analysis
IFC’s November 2018 EMCompass Note 61 cites the JBBA paper Utility of the Blockchain for Climate Mitigation.
Read the IFC note · reference 19 ↗Practice · Digital identity
Documenting an institutional use case
A 2025 JBBA article examines the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund’s blockchain-based proof-of-life digital identity solution.
Explore the published article ↗These are examples of citation and published research, not endorsements of the journal’s patrons. The Commissioner’s speech expresses her own views.
In readers’ own words
Feedback from readers
“I would like to think of the JBBA as an engine of knowledge and innovation, supporting blockchain industry and stimulate debate.”
Dr Marcella Atzori PhD
Blockchain Advisor, European Parliament · Blockchain Expert, European Commission
“If you want to be prepared for the digital age, you need to read the JBBA. Its articles allowed me to identify problems, find solutions and come up with opportunities regarding Blockchain & Smart Contracts.”
Professor Dr Erik P.M. Vermeulen PhD
Professor of Business & Financial Law, Tilburg University, The Netherlands · Vice President, Philips Lighting
“Looks Fabulous. JBBA is a very professionally presented journal.”
Peter Robinson
Blockchain Researcher & Applied Cryptographer · PegaSys, ConsenSys
Affiliations shown as credited in the original testimonials.
More from our readers
“Essential reading for the DLT community.”
Chia Hock Lai
On receiving Volume 8, Issue 2 · November 2025
“I always enjoy reading the JBBA.”
Professor Emin Gün Sirer
Cornell University, USA · As credited in the BBA archive
What patronage makes possible
Recognition with substance
A visible association with independent scholarship, supported by a clearly agreed programme of journal recognition, author support and participation in the BBA community.
01 / ISSUE LEVELRecognition on the cover
02 / ARTICLE LEVELYour name within supported research
03 / COMMUNITY LEVELA place in the BBA ecosystem
Explore all 12 patron benefits
01
Journal recognition
Cover presence →
Your organisation’s logo on a selected issue, or a bespoke full-cover treatment through the agreed patronage option.
02
Journal recognition
Article-level name & logo →
Company acknowledgement and your logo within agreed supported articles—recognition alongside the scholarship you help make available.
03
Author support
Publication-fee waivers
Support agreed article publication charge (APC) waivers for authors internationally, helping research become openly available.
04
Author support
Author acknowledgements
Acknowledgement from authors whose publication benefits from your support, making the contribution visible to readers.
05
Journal recognition
Featured Member recognition
An agreed Featured Member presence in The JBBA, introducing your organisation to the journal’s research community.
06
Journal recognition
Advance cover-theme notice
Advance notice of the forthcoming cover theme so your team can prepare for the issue and its agreed recognition.
07
BBA membership
Premium Plus privileges
BBA Premium Plus membership privileges, with the membership term and arrangements defined in the patronage agreement.
08
Research community
CEBB membership
Membership of the Centre for Evidence-Based Blockchain, connecting your participation with the BBA’s evidence-focused research community.
09
International dialogue
BAF access
Access to the Blockchain Associations Forum through the agreed membership arrangements, linking participation with international blockchain dialogue.
10
Conference participation
ISC recognition & speaking
ISC Highlight Partner and Academic Partner recognition, plus one agreed conference speaking slot. Conference and timing are confirmed in advance.
11
Evidence into practice
Standards & roadmap contribution
Opportunities to contribute to the UK DLT Excellence Standards Framework and the National Blockchain Roadmap.
12
Member participation
A voice in eligible initiatives
Voting in eligible BBA membership initiatives, under the relevant membership and initiative arrangements.
Your package, agreed in advance. Cover packages relate to a selected issue. A bespoke longer-term relationship can define support across multiple issues, with recognition, author support, membership and participation set out explicitly.
Discuss the possibilities ↗Illustrative patron covers
Your identity, part of the cover.
Examples of the patron credit integrated into a JBBA cover. Your logo and collaboration acknowledgement are agreed for the selected issue.
Mock covers for illustration. Historical issue dates are retained; no existing patron partnership is implied.
Recognition within supported articles
Alongside cover recognition, your name and logo can appear within agreed supported articles, with author acknowledgements. Editorial decisions remain independent.
Discuss your recognition package ↗Start with a conversation
A relationship shaped around shared purpose
Explore an issue-level contribution or a longer-term commitment. We will discuss your priorities before developing a tailored proposal.
Cover and full-cover packages relate to one selected issue. The JBBA publishes two print issues annually. Longer-term arrangements define the issues covered, duration and benefits separately. All contributions and participation are agreed in advance.
From conversation to publication
A conversation before a proposal
Explore the fit
A 20-minute introductory conversation with Deborah Cleary to understand your priorities, the public value you wish to support and the colleagues who should be involved.
Shape the arrangement
We prepare a concise, bespoke proposal covering the funded activities, term, recognition and any separate Association participation.
Agree the contribution
Confirm the contribution, delivery timetable and reporting arrangements, then put the agreed recognition and support into place.
Independent scholarship. Meaningful engagement.
The JBBA is an independent academic journal and does not undertake commissioned corporate research. Patrons have no influence over findings, peer review or editorial acceptance; publication-fee support does not guarantee publication.
Alongside patronage, the Association can discuss separately agreed research briefings, webinars or conference conversations presenting published findings. Each activity has its own scope, participation and acknowledgement.
Your next step
Let’s explore the right fit.
Begin with a 20-minute introductory conversation about your organisation’s priorities and the contribution you would like to make. A bespoke proposal follows once we have established the fit.
Deborah ClearyHead of Partnerships and Advisory Board Member
British Blockchain Association
jbba@britishblockchainassociation.org · FAO Deborah Cleary
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The patron benefits guide
Share the opportunity.
Bring the benefits, readership evidence and recognition opportunities to your next partnership discussion.
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