  The concept of a blockchain has given way to the development of
cryptocurrencies, enabled smart contracts, and unlocked a plethora of other
disruptive technologies. But, beyond its use case in cryptocurrencies, and in
network coordination and automation, blockchain technology may have serious
sociotechnical implications in the future co-existence of robots and humans.
Motivated by the recent explosion of interest around blockchains, and our
extensive work on open-source blockchain technology and its integration into
robotics - this paper provides insights in ways in which blockchains and other
decentralized technologies can impact our interactions with robot agents and
the social integration of robots into human society.
