PUBLIC-PRIVATE INNOVATION MANAGEMENT: FINANCIAL CONTENT IN THE EPISTEMIC TERMS OF INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTIONAL POLICY

Abstract

Introduction. Scaling the innovation ecosystem requires a digital transformation of publicprivate innovation management (PPIM). Transactional policies that guarantee the exchange of resources shape the international contours of the development of a globalized economy with local preferences. PPIM faces geopolitical, regulatory and communication challenges that require international cooperation to ensure digital transformation in the face of epistemic uncertainty. There is a growing academic discourse on decentralized finance (DeFi) and cryptocurrencies, which seek to replicate the core economic functions of traditional finance (TradFi), but their unique characteristics create new risks to financial stability. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the theoretical concept of scaling innovations with a focus on trends in public-private management of innovation transformation in the context of the epistemic nature of international transactional politics. Results. Digital transformation promotes synergy between the state and business, especially in Ukraine, where the PPIM activates innovation in the modernization of the defense sector. Transactional policy ensures the protection of intellectual property and the harmonization of standards through Horizon Europe innovation development programs, which can be adapted and scaled to achieve national security guarantees. It is argued that blockchain and DeFi are transforming financial content, but they also create regulatory challenges. The gravity model reveals the speculative role of native cryptoassets and the transactional role of stablecoins, highlighting the adaptability of regulation to reduce risks and support innovative technologies. The application of the latest regulatory measures, in particular the embedding of rules in smart contracts, will comply with the principles of technologically neutral regulation, which allows for a balance between innovation and stability. Prospects. Further development of PPIM requires research into the communication of DeFi with traditional finance, in particular asset tokenization and smart contracts, to minimize systemic risks. It is important to diagnose the stability of stablecoins and their impact on financial inclusion in developing countries. Regulating decentralized systems like DAOs will contribute to financial stability and define the framework for interaction with regulators. The implementation of AI requires ethical standards to ensure transparency and security. In Ukraine, the Brave1 cluster demonstrates the potential of PPPs for innovation in conditions of uncertainty, and the modernization of CSR taking into account transactional policy trends will harmonize economic and defense goals, contributing to sustainable development and adaptation of global standards to local dimensions.