As the first London conference kicked off today, attendees heard from industry experts who shed light on monetization with Blockchain
[London, United Kingdom] London Blockchain Conference attendees experienced an enlightening first day, kick-started with informative and thought-provoking speakers, discussing a wide range of topics involving digital currency, government policy, trust economics, carbon offset derivatives using blockchain and smart contracts.
Day 1 of the conference focused on ‘Rev-gen with Blockchain’. The agenda was filled with engaging sessions and discussions that delved into various topics such as the evolution of Web3 and its impact on the financial sector. Participants also had the opportunity to explore the transformative potential of blockchain technology in areas such as data integrity, accountability and trust in customers and users. Other notable sessions shed light on the revolutionary role of blockchain in the fight against counterfeit goods, stablecoins and Future of Blockchain tokens.
During the day, participants heard from renowned speakers who brought their expertise to the fore. Among the renowned speakers were Christen Ager-Hanssen, CEO of nChain, who shared valuable insights on creating a business with social impact; Kenneth Braithwaite, former Secretary of the US Navy, who provided unique perspectives on the topic – “Navigating the Sea of Innovation: Charting a Course to Transform Obstacles into Triumphs”.
Other notable speakers included Alex Matsuo, EMEA Co-Head of Web3 at Amazon Web Services and Bernhard Müller, General Manager / Chairman, Centi, who graced the event.
Some of the highlights from day 1 were Dr Craig Wright’s panel discussion entitled “Using Bitcoin to Build a Business – The Unilateral Contract”, where he delved into the scalability, stability and security of the Bitcoin platform and the concept of the unilateral contract and its role in to promote trust and reliability.
A panel discussion on the topic ‘LiteClient Toolbox – Modular Components for Simplified Payment Verification (SPV)’ was moderated by Shawn Ryan, Director Corporate Relationships at the Bitcoin Association, with panelists Darren Kellenschwiler, Head of Application Development, Bitcoin Association and Jordan Kramsky, Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services. The discussion focused on the financial benefits of LiteClient, its associated challenges, available services and solutions, AWS as a strong potential for LiteClient and the key benefits for customers.
A spotlight session on “How Blockchain revolutionizing the Fight Against Counterfeit Goods” by Mohammad Jaber, co-founder and COO of Elas and Ali Beydoun, founder and CEO of Manufact, focused on how blockchain is the best way to protect brand reputation, maintain consumer trust and eliminate counterfeiting and understand why legacy technology has limitations throughout the supply chain that can only be solved using blockchain technology.
In his spotlight, Niels van den Bergh, CEO of mintBlue, shared insights into their ground-breaking collaboration with smart wearable brand Nowatch, which unlocks absolute data ownership for users. Bernhard Müller, CEO and Chairman of Centi Ltd delivered on the Centi payment ecosystem, highlighting the security provided by Centi CHF, backed by a Swiss bank guarantee. Both speakers then joined for a panel discussion with James Belding, CEO of Tokenized titled ‘Stablecoins & Digital Currency’, which was moderated by Jon Southurst, Associate Editor, APAC, CoinGeek. They discussed the various aspects of stablecoins including regulatory frameworks, the importance of identifying the right technology and banking partners to build trust and the need for algorithmic stablecoins in the future.
Attendees also witnessed an exclusive opportunity to participate in an engaging Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with Dr Craig Wright, Chief Science Officer at nChain. This AMA session was a rare opportunity to interact directly with one of the foremost experts in the blockchain industry.
The UK continues to be a leading force in the blockchain world, cementing its position as a top blockchain incubator and corporate powerhouse. With its vibrant ecosystem, innovative spirit and supportive regulatory framework, the UK has become a beacon of opportunity for blockchain start-ups and established businesses alike. Its commitment to fostering innovation, combined with its robust ecosystem, positions the UK at the forefront of the global blockchain revolution.
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