This document provides an overview of blockchain and business opportunities related to it. It introduces blockchain, how it works in a decentralized peer-to-peer network, and examples of its use cases. Business value drivers from blockchain characteristics like disintermediation and smart contracts are discussed. The document outlines Dubai's blockchain strategy and initiatives to become a leader in the field. It surveys the local market landscape and companies involved, and provides the presenter's view that blockchain will be highly disruptive across many industries and economic and social spheres.
In this presentation I talk about the state of the digital currency economy in mid 2020, including my unique perspective as CEO of Gilded, a B2B payment solution using digital currency.
I also discuss what it will take to get the flywheel moving and grow the digital currency economy in 2021 and beyond.
Using the DeFi solutions, one can lend or borrow with the involvement of the banking system; it can be directly processed between the sender and receiver. The best thing is that Smart Contracts makes it possible to establish transactions even between strangers without any risks of security hacks and data theft.
We're in the digital era. New strategies enable young people to work with current trends in practically every field to replace outdated ways. The Earth is drastically modified only after the virus COVID-19 dies
By examining digital currency, we aim to better understand
the impact it can have on the broader payments ecosystem.
While the concept of digital currency was introduced more
than a decade ago, recent developments have accelerated
its adoption, such as the emergence of fat-backed digital
currencies known as ‘stablecoins’; a growing community
of developers building applications on top of blockchain based networks; and rising interest among central banks to
introduce sovereign digital currencies.
This presentation was shared by Cab Morris of the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation on the June 5th at the Banking Digital Currencies seminar.
In this presentation I talk about the state of the digital currency economy in mid 2020, including my unique perspective as CEO of Gilded, a B2B payment solution using digital currency.
I also discuss what it will take to get the flywheel moving and grow the digital currency economy in 2021 and beyond.
Using the DeFi solutions, one can lend or borrow with the involvement of the banking system; it can be directly processed between the sender and receiver. The best thing is that Smart Contracts makes it possible to establish transactions even between strangers without any risks of security hacks and data theft.
We're in the digital era. New strategies enable young people to work with current trends in practically every field to replace outdated ways. The Earth is drastically modified only after the virus COVID-19 dies
By examining digital currency, we aim to better understand
the impact it can have on the broader payments ecosystem.
While the concept of digital currency was introduced more
than a decade ago, recent developments have accelerated
its adoption, such as the emergence of fat-backed digital
currencies known as ‘stablecoins’; a growing community
of developers building applications on top of blockchain based networks; and rising interest among central banks to
introduce sovereign digital currencies.
This presentation was shared by Cab Morris of the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation on the June 5th at the Banking Digital Currencies seminar.
How digital identities will help realise the true potential of DeFiOliviaJune1
For all the advantages that DeFi provides to fill the void left by conventional banking, it also poses considerable risks.
First, there's the threat of regulation. Legislators will eventually join the party. Unregulated industries with millions of dollars in daily transactions are ripe for fraud. High-profile cases with nameless founders don't imply effective self-regulation.
This thought leadership is a report detailing how Blockchain can be industrialized in ASEAN and how its potential can be unlocked across organizations.
The report also clearly illustrates the implications of Blockchain, its key developments, how it impacts countries across ASEAN and a five-point test for assessing the fit of Blockchain for specific processes, all serving to provide meaningful insights into the current state of the FinTech industry in the ASEAN region.
It is almost impossible to believe that Blockchain Technology or Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) has been around for ten years now. However, one key blockchain property that has transformative promise within the context of the public sector is the irreversibility or tamper-proof property. Once transactions or records are validated and entered into the blockchain database, they remain permanently inscribed and cannot be altered thereafter.
8 Decimal Capital Enterprise Solution OverviewRemi Gai
Read 8 Decimal’s latest deck for a comprehensive overview of enterprise blockchain solutions and to learn about its past, present and future developments. The deck also covers numerous use-cases and case studies of blockchain enterprise implementation, including IBM, OpenBazaar, ecommerce, retail, supply chain management, Tradelens, and energy management, among others, to name a few.
"This thought leadership is a report detailing how Blockchain can be industrialized in ASEAN and how its potential can be unlocked across organizations. The report also clearly illustrates the implications of Blockchain, its key developments, how it impacts countries across ASEAN and a five-point test for assessing the fit of Blockchain for specific processes, all serving to provide meaningful insights into the current state of the FinTech industry in the ASEAN region."
This thought leadership is a report detailing how Blockchain can be industrialized in ASEAN and how its potential can be unlocked across organizations.
The report also clearly illustrates the implications of Blockchain, its key developments, how it impacts countries across ASEAN and a five-point test for assessing the fit of Blockchain for specific processes, all serving to provide meaningful insights into the current state of the FinTech industry in the ASEAN region.
On Thursday, Oct. 20, Digital Currency Group hosted its second annual Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech Summit - three days of private events focused on bringing together our network of founders, startups, investors, and corporate strategics. These are the opening remarks presented by our founder and CEO, Barry Silbert, regarding the progress the bitcoin and blockchain ecosystem over the last year, and what DCG is excited about looking forward. Our Director of Development, Meltem Demirors, also announced the launch of our new corporate network.
Why anonymity - unconditional anonymity - in central bank digital currency would be a disaster. Hence central bank digital currency cannot be "just like cash".
My presentation to the OMFIF Digital Monetary Institute Symposium, April 2021.
Business Opportunities in Fintech and BlockchainSaeed Al Dhaheri
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Initially billed as a medium of exchange by its founder- Saitoshi Nakamoto, bitcoin has risen exponentially in value- from a low of $0.17 in December 2010 to a historic high of $19,498.63 in December 2017- a rise of 11.47 million % (not a typo) in 7 years. Due to this very high valuation, bitcoin has lost any functionality as a medium of exchange (to replace or rival fiat currency) and is increasingly being viewed instead as a store of value. It has earned the title- ‘digital gold’.
On Oct 27, 2017, Digital Currency Group hosted its third annual Tech Summit - three days of private events focused on bringing together our network of digital currency and blockchain tech focused founders, investors, and corporate strategics. These are the opening remarks presented by DCG's founder and CEO, Barry Silbert, regarding the progress the bitcoin and blockchain ecosystem over the last year, and what DCG is excited about looking forward. DCG's Investment Associate, Travis Scher, shares his outlook on ICOs and token sales. DCG's Director of Development, Meltem Demirors, highlights growth metrics across the digital currency and blockchain startup ecosystem and shares insights on the evolution of business models and ongoing challenges to startups in the space.
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Introduction to blockchain & cryptocurrenciesAurobindo Nayak
This was an intro session on blockchain and cryptocurrencies. If you want to view the webinar for this talk checkout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl5mVI7jEK0
MTBiz is for you if you are looking for contemporary information on business, economy and especially on banking industry of Bangladesh. You would also find periodical information on Global Economy and Commodity Markets.
Blockchain the inception of a new database of everything by dinis guarda bloc...Dinis Guarda
Blockchain the inception of a new database of everything by Dinis Guarda blockchain age
Trends and questions?
1. Redefinition of banking and relation with Blockchain
Mobile App banking finance – mobile ledgers – blockchain identity
New products and the emergence of DAO products.
2. System Legacies in paralel with advanced tech - Ethereum.
3. Distribution Strategy in a new Digitalised World who own what.
4. Super computer Cloud base blochcain solutions / infrastructure.
5. Emergence of AI IOE in relation with blockchain all connected.
6. User Experience, UI, UE, Big data and the IOE blockchain touching.
7. Blockchain Cyber Security and Value Reinvention.
How digital identities will help realise the true potential of DeFiOliviaJune1
For all the advantages that DeFi provides to fill the void left by conventional banking, it also poses considerable risks.
First, there's the threat of regulation. Legislators will eventually join the party. Unregulated industries with millions of dollars in daily transactions are ripe for fraud. High-profile cases with nameless founders don't imply effective self-regulation.
This thought leadership is a report detailing how Blockchain can be industrialized in ASEAN and how its potential can be unlocked across organizations.
The report also clearly illustrates the implications of Blockchain, its key developments, how it impacts countries across ASEAN and a five-point test for assessing the fit of Blockchain for specific processes, all serving to provide meaningful insights into the current state of the FinTech industry in the ASEAN region.
It is almost impossible to believe that Blockchain Technology or Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) has been around for ten years now. However, one key blockchain property that has transformative promise within the context of the public sector is the irreversibility or tamper-proof property. Once transactions or records are validated and entered into the blockchain database, they remain permanently inscribed and cannot be altered thereafter.
8 Decimal Capital Enterprise Solution OverviewRemi Gai
Read 8 Decimal’s latest deck for a comprehensive overview of enterprise blockchain solutions and to learn about its past, present and future developments. The deck also covers numerous use-cases and case studies of blockchain enterprise implementation, including IBM, OpenBazaar, ecommerce, retail, supply chain management, Tradelens, and energy management, among others, to name a few.
"This thought leadership is a report detailing how Blockchain can be industrialized in ASEAN and how its potential can be unlocked across organizations. The report also clearly illustrates the implications of Blockchain, its key developments, how it impacts countries across ASEAN and a five-point test for assessing the fit of Blockchain for specific processes, all serving to provide meaningful insights into the current state of the FinTech industry in the ASEAN region."
This thought leadership is a report detailing how Blockchain can be industrialized in ASEAN and how its potential can be unlocked across organizations.
The report also clearly illustrates the implications of Blockchain, its key developments, how it impacts countries across ASEAN and a five-point test for assessing the fit of Blockchain for specific processes, all serving to provide meaningful insights into the current state of the FinTech industry in the ASEAN region.
On Thursday, Oct. 20, Digital Currency Group hosted its second annual Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech Summit - three days of private events focused on bringing together our network of founders, startups, investors, and corporate strategics. These are the opening remarks presented by our founder and CEO, Barry Silbert, regarding the progress the bitcoin and blockchain ecosystem over the last year, and what DCG is excited about looking forward. Our Director of Development, Meltem Demirors, also announced the launch of our new corporate network.
Why anonymity - unconditional anonymity - in central bank digital currency would be a disaster. Hence central bank digital currency cannot be "just like cash".
My presentation to the OMFIF Digital Monetary Institute Symposium, April 2021.
Business Opportunities in Fintech and BlockchainSaeed Al Dhaheri
This presentation was given at the Etisalat Academy Blockchain Symposium. It highlights how fintech and blockchain technologies are disrupting the financial services industries and other vertical domains as well. It also highlights the important features of blockchain and discusses the business opportunities. It briefly explains types of blockchain and the difference between public and private blockchain ledgers. It talks about the world most major initiatives including Dubai blockchain strategy and provide some examples from current PoC projects in UAE.
Initially billed as a medium of exchange by its founder- Saitoshi Nakamoto, bitcoin has risen exponentially in value- from a low of $0.17 in December 2010 to a historic high of $19,498.63 in December 2017- a rise of 11.47 million % (not a typo) in 7 years. Due to this very high valuation, bitcoin has lost any functionality as a medium of exchange (to replace or rival fiat currency) and is increasingly being viewed instead as a store of value. It has earned the title- ‘digital gold’.
On Oct 27, 2017, Digital Currency Group hosted its third annual Tech Summit - three days of private events focused on bringing together our network of digital currency and blockchain tech focused founders, investors, and corporate strategics. These are the opening remarks presented by DCG's founder and CEO, Barry Silbert, regarding the progress the bitcoin and blockchain ecosystem over the last year, and what DCG is excited about looking forward. DCG's Investment Associate, Travis Scher, shares his outlook on ICOs and token sales. DCG's Director of Development, Meltem Demirors, highlights growth metrics across the digital currency and blockchain startup ecosystem and shares insights on the evolution of business models and ongoing challenges to startups in the space.
Venture Capital and Crypto: The Equity Side | Raffaele Mauro | Blockchain ConfCodemotion
This presentation analyzes venture funding and the startup ecosystem around Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and crypto tech / blockchan. The focus is not about speculative currrency / token token trading but on teams, companies and the equity side of investing. Beyond hype, looking at fundamentals.
Introduction to blockchain & cryptocurrenciesAurobindo Nayak
This was an intro session on blockchain and cryptocurrencies. If you want to view the webinar for this talk checkout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl5mVI7jEK0
MTBiz is for you if you are looking for contemporary information on business, economy and especially on banking industry of Bangladesh. You would also find periodical information on Global Economy and Commodity Markets.
Blockchain the inception of a new database of everything by dinis guarda bloc...Dinis Guarda
Blockchain the inception of a new database of everything by Dinis Guarda blockchain age
Trends and questions?
1. Redefinition of banking and relation with Blockchain
Mobile App banking finance – mobile ledgers – blockchain identity
New products and the emergence of DAO products.
2. System Legacies in paralel with advanced tech - Ethereum.
3. Distribution Strategy in a new Digitalised World who own what.
4. Super computer Cloud base blochcain solutions / infrastructure.
5. Emergence of AI IOE in relation with blockchain all connected.
6. User Experience, UI, UE, Big data and the IOE blockchain touching.
7. Blockchain Cyber Security and Value Reinvention.
Blockchain Land is a multichain metaverse with a unique purpose and opportunities. Read our Business Valley deck presentation to gain more knowledge about a platform that can give you a ride of the world with virtual reality.
Platforms like Blockchain Council comprehend the fact that there is going to be a rise in the demand for Blockchain experts. So they have created this Blockchain training course, which is an exhaustive learning platform designed for both freshers and professionals.
2018 Washington State Government discussion: Blockchain - International compe...Mark Mueller-Eberstein
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Global Digital Sukuk (GDS) - A basic frameworkTariqullah Khan
GDS is a suggested digital Sukuk based on the idea of Bitcoin, but is proposed to be a registered and regulated digital(crypto)-asset as a perpetual Mudharabah issued on Public Blockchain by a credible SDGs oriented entity based on the entity’s overall balance sheet strength. The keywords are:
a. Digital(Crypto)-asset that is registered and regulated
b. On Public Blockchain
c. Perpetual Mudharabah Sukuk
d. Based on the overall balance sheet strength of the issuer
e. The issuer is a SDGs oriented business entity having track record of issuing Sukuk.
Here is a slidedeck we use to help immerse clients in what blockchains are beyond just bitcoin and allow them to begin to make connections to their worlds.
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Brands, Blockchains & The Creation of Value shines light on the myriad capabilities, applications and benefits of blockchain technology for business. It charts a course through decentralized finance and Web3 to unpack fresh opportunity for brands to harness the technology to create a symbiotic and self-propelling circle of value with their customers. And finally, it provides a glimpse into the Metaverse and frames key questions for forward-thinking executives. The velocity of today’s technological tsunami and the hype surrounding it can make it difficult to discern the opportunity, to separate the noise from the light. This paper provides inspiration for that heavy lifting.
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Brands, Blockchains & The Creation of Value shines light on the myriad capabilities, applications and benefits of blockchain technology for business. It charts a course through decentralized finance and Web3 to unpack fresh opportunity for brands to harness the technology to create a symbiotic and self-propelling circle of value with their customers. And finally, it provides a glimpse into the Metaverse and frames key questions for forward-thinking executives.
The velocity of today’s technological tsunami and the hype surrounding it can make it difficult to discern the opportunity, to separate the noise from the light. This paper provides inspiration for that heavy lifting.
There has been a great increase in the number of Blockchain investments, which indicates that in the times to come, we are going to see a steady rise in the use of Blockchain technology, and at the same time, it is also going to need certified Blockchain professionals.
HOW COULD BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY CHANGE FINANCE?MorCryp
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Get in-depth insights on the emergence, growth and future prospects of Blockchain in India. The historical timeline of the Blockchain technology in India. A detailed breakdown of the Blockchain technology and decoding the types of Blockchain currently in use.
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What is Enterprise Excellence?
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What might I learn?
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Who might benefit? Anyone and everyone leading folks from the shop floor to top floor.
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2. Explore the sustainability implementation model, focusing on effective measures and reporting strategies to track and communicate sustainability efforts.
3. Identify and define best practices and critical success factors essential for achieving sustainability goals within organizations.
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1. Introduction and Key Concepts of Sustainability
2. Principles and Practices of Sustainability
3. Measures and Reporting in Sustainability
4. Sustainability Implementation & Best Practices
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1. Blockchain: Deep Dive and Business Opportunities
Sharath Kondapalli & Vinod Mehra @Smartmind: 04 Oct 2017
Smartmind Webinar Series
2. Introduction of Speakers
∙Vinod Mehra ∙Sharath Kondapalli
• Partner Smartmind
• Co-Founder, Director@Vicisoft Technologies
• Over two decades of experience in
Technology & Business with 11 years in GCC
• Partner Smartmind
• Director and Founder @ Neev Consultancy
• President SmartLife – NGO
• Over 25 years of experience in IT Sales,
Marketing & Leadership
3. What is Smartmind
A network of technology
professionals.
In the GCC region in senior
positions in the industry for
decades.
Deep awareness of the cultural
&business environment and
has a wide array of contacts
across the region.
Smartmind Credo
Focused on Innovation
technologies
Evangelize the technologies in
the marketplace by being the
thought leaders
Identify and work with select
core technology vendors
Leverage the power of
networking
Smartmind Engagement Model
Offer retainer based engagement
options for providing Market
Intelligence, Advisory, Channel
engagement & lead generation
Provide specific opportunities for
marketing & promotion through
focused events & webinars
Offer revenue-share based
engagements for closures and
project facilitation
3
Smartmind - Overview
4. Blockchain Background
Some interesting trivia
How Blockchain Works
Typical Use Cases of Blockchain
4
Blockchain Business Opportunity
Key Business Value Drivers
Local Market Opportunities (GCC)
Local Market Landscape
Current Webinar Agenda
Trends and references
SmartMind View
Links for further reference
Agenda for next Smartmind Webinar
6. 23,000,000$
Is what your investment would be worth now
For an investment of just AED100
in Bitcoins in 2009
That’s a whole convoy of buses we missed
6
7. This is much more than a paradigm shift ! More like a tectonic shift!!!
7
Apr 2011:
1 BTC=1$
Dec 2013:
1 BTC=$650-800$
Sep 2016
1 BTC = $630
2009: 5000 bit coins
For $27 or AED 100
Apr 2014:
1 BTC=$340-$430
Dec 2012:
1 BTC=13$
June 2013:
1 BTC=100$
Aug 2017
1 BTC=$4,600
2015
1 BTC=$300-
500
Jan 2017:
1 BTC=$800-$1150
Bitcoin Value History in comparison to US$: Source Wikipedia
9. Blockchain – How it works?:Underlying Principles
Distributed Database
Each party on a
blockchain has access
to the entire database
and its complete
history. No single party
controls the data or the
information.
Decentralization of data
storage and governance
as opposed to
Centralization
9
Peer to Peer
Communication
Direct communication of
data between peers
with each node storing
& forwarding data
No central node
brokering or controlling
the data transfer
Transparency with
Pseudonymity
Transaction and its
associated value visible
to all users with access.
Each node/user has a
unique address for
identification.
Users have choice to
determine whether to
remain anonymous or
provide proof of identity
Record Irreversibility
Once record is
transmitted and
accounts updated, not
reversible as there is a
linked ‘chain’ of blocks.
Advanced algorithms
used to ensure
permanency,
chronological order
and availability
Computational Logic
Ledger of transactions
fully digital, supporting
tying of blockchain
transactions to
computational logic.
Algorithms and rules
can be set up to
automatically trigger
specific transactions
between specific nodes
Blockchain technology is also referred to as Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)
10. Want big impact?
Use big image.
10
Blockchain – How it works?: An infographic
Source: Financial Times
11. Sample Use Cases for user of Blockchain
BFSI related Use Cases Public Sector Use Cases Other Use Cases
Payment Settlements
(RTGS/Interbank
Payments/Remittances)
Birth & Death
Registries/Certificates
KYC Documents for individuals
Insurance Claims processing;
Trade Finance; Loan Syndication
Company Registrations/Licenses
Supply chain Cargo tracking
(flowers example for smart
contracts)
P2P Lending; Crowd Funding Property Registrations/Transfers Patient Health Records
11
13. Business Value Drivers with Blockchain
Blockchain characteristic Business Value Driver Sample Use Cases
Distributed Ledgers: No central
node; decentralization
Disintermediation saving up huge
transaction costs
Banking: Direct settlements
without VISA/MASTER/SWIFT
Can support more complex value
networks than normal
Reduction in transaction costs
and other sources of friction in
business networks
Large retailers can carry much
larger number of vendors.
Walmart Vs Amazon Vs eBay
Smart Contracts
Reduction in business operation
complexity
Several government services
could be delivered at less cost
13
14. Opportunities in UAE: Dubai Blockchain Strategy
Industry
Creation
Government
Efficiency
International
Leadership
14
The three pillars of Dubai Blockchain Strategy
Paperless
digital
layer for
Visa
Apps, Bill
Payments
, License
renewals
Pre-
approved
visa,
security
clearance
Driver
licenses
& car
rentals for
travellers
Environment for private
opportunities: real estate,
fintech, banking, healthcare
15. World Blockchain Summit 2017 in Dubai: Oct 24-25 2017
Ripple, a San Francisco based Blockchain Technology company
focused on Banking Sector enters Saudi Arabia
Blockchain Challenge competition from Smart Dubai Office (SDO)
The Global Blockchain Council established by Dubai Museum of the
Future Foundation
Bahrain based ABC Bank joined R3 consortium; Bahrain announced
intent to be pioneer in the region with crypto based digital currencies
15
Blockchain: Other key developments in GCC
16. IBM Blockchain
Strong inroads into Government in
the whole region. Recently
announced a Blockchain initiative
with Dubai Customs, Dubai Trade,
advancing Dubai’s government
Blockchain strategy. As part of the
initiative, IBM is also working with
leading businesses including
Emirates NBD, du, Aramex, and
Banco Santander.
Consensys
Seems like a decent Blockchain
technology based service provider.
Has presence in US, Europe and
Dubai!!! Part of the Future
Accelerators program from Dubai
Holdings
Block Gemini
A Dubai based Blockchain focused
Products and Services company
16
Multiple Startups
Bit Oasis, Loyyal etc,
Market Landscape and potential opportunities
17. Blockchain is expected to be a ‘generational disruptive force’
with potential to touch economic, social and political spheres!!!
If your application is nearing end-of-life, consider rearchitecting
based on Blockchain technology concepts
The Blockchain wave could completely disrupt auditing industry
with software replacing auditors!!!
Borderless nations; participative democracy in place of
representative democracy become a possibility
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Blockchain: The SmartMind View
18. 1. Don Tapscott: A thought leader and author of several books on Technology &
Business. Co-Authored Blockchain Revolution with his son Alex Tapscott. Check
www.dontapscott.com
2. R3: An enterprise software firm working with leading Banks and regulators of the world
in building a blockchain based platform. www.r3.com
3. History of Blockchain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Y3fWXA6d5k
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Blockchain: Resources for further information