This document outlines the agenda for the "Connected Event - La blockchain et son impact sur le monde de la finance" event on May 3rd, 2018 in Geneva. The event will consist of two sessions, from 9:00-10:45 and 11:15-14:00, and will feature presentations and experiences from various companies and organizations working with blockchain technology and its impact on finance. The goal of the event is to share experiences, stimulate collaborative projects, and discuss blockchain's role in the financial world. Presenters will discuss political perspectives, academic views, company experiences, and the startup ecosystem.
Meetup 24/5/2018 - Digitale identiteit op blockchain (Self-Sovereign Identity)Digipolis Antwerpen
This document discusses privacy, identity, and emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence. It notes that privacy is a human right and explores challenges around protecting reputation and empowering users. Blockchain is described as a disruptive technology that could enable new forms of identity, transactions, and data sharing if issues around encryption, standards, and interoperability can be addressed. The document proposes an approach for a self-sovereign identity system combining unique logins, an encrypted platform, notifications, and blockchain under a non-profit organization to empower users and address privacy concerns.
Meetup 24/5/2018 - Digitale identiteit op blockchain (Self-Sovereign Identity)Digipolis Antwerpen
The document discusses digital identity on blockchain and outlines Accenture's vision for blockchain identity. It envisions self-sovereign identity, where individuals own and control their identity on an open ecosystem supported by international standards. As an example, it describes a World Economic Forum project for a "Known Traveller Digital ID" that uses biometrics and blockchain to enable secure and seamless international travel.
The future of data security and blockchainUlf Mattsson
Discussion of Post-Quantum Cryptography and other technologies:
Data Security Techniques
Secure Multi-Party Computation (SMPC)
Homomorphic encryption (HE)
Differential Privacy (DP) and K-Anonymity
Pseudonymization and Anonymization
Synthetic Data
Zero trust architecture (ZTA)
Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP)
Private Set Intersection (PSI)
Trusted execution environments (TEE)
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Blockchain
Regulations and Standards in Data Privacy
1) Tokens can serve as new mechanisms to govern blockchain platforms by functioning as incentive mechanisms, access mechanisms, and coordination mechanisms. As incentive mechanisms, tokens can reward contributions and discourage bad behavior. As access mechanisms, tokens can be used to access platform services and functionality. As coordination mechanisms, tokens can define and coordinate the behavior of different actors.
2) Tokens influence the development of blockchain platform ecosystems by creating new participation structures and network effects. Tokens allow developers and users to participate in a platform's success through equity. Tokens also leverage new kinds of network effects by bridging low initial user participation.
3) Tokens may help create self-governing and organic ecosystems by introducing new forms of
This document outlines a case study research design to examine blockchain cybersecurity best practices. The case study will gather extensive data from multiple sources to provide an in-depth understanding of best practices. It will describe real-world examples to illustrate topics and draw cross-case conclusions without simple outcomes. The scope is bounded by time and focuses on industry requirements and use cases. Data analysis will identify themes to understand the case without a set order. The conclusions will present claims relating to requirements and use cases, grounded in literature.
This document provides a summary of a thesis paper that analyzes security and vulnerabilities in blockchain systems. The paper conducts threat modeling to identify four security domains of blockchain systems: platform breach, dApps exploit, access point attack, and endpoint hacking. It analyzes 78 recent cyberattacks against blockchain systems and categorizes them by security domain. Two major attacks, the DAO hack and Bitfinex hack, are analyzed in detail using causal analysis methods. The paper also proposes a new top-down security assessment method inspired by STPA-Sec to evaluate sample blockchain systems like a voting application and identify potential vulnerabilities.
Software Architecture and Model-driven Engineering for Blockchain ApplicationsIngo Weber
My keynote slides from the Second International Symposium on Foundations and Applications of Blockchain 2019 (FAB '19) and a talk I gave the day before at Google. In this talk, I'm giving an overview of our research in Software Architecture, Model-Driven Engineering, Dependability / Availability, and Business Process Execution in the context of Blockchain. It's a summary of our book: X. Xu, I. Weber, M. Staples, Architecture for Blockchain Applications, Springer 2019
Introduction to Blockchain for BusinessFito Benitez
This presentation introduces the viewer to:
1. blockchain in the context of general purpose technologies (GPTs) as introduced by R. Lipsey on his book Economic Transformations,
2. how innovation leads us to the blockchain and what fundamental problem it solves in today's digital value transactions.
3. the basics of blockchain for business,
4. what is tokenisation, what kind of token categories exist, and how are these category tokens generated.
Meetup 24/5/2018 - Digitale identiteit op blockchain (Self-Sovereign Identity)Digipolis Antwerpen
This document discusses privacy, identity, and emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence. It notes that privacy is a human right and explores challenges around protecting reputation and empowering users. Blockchain is described as a disruptive technology that could enable new forms of identity, transactions, and data sharing if issues around encryption, standards, and interoperability can be addressed. The document proposes an approach for a self-sovereign identity system combining unique logins, an encrypted platform, notifications, and blockchain under a non-profit organization to empower users and address privacy concerns.
Meetup 24/5/2018 - Digitale identiteit op blockchain (Self-Sovereign Identity)Digipolis Antwerpen
The document discusses digital identity on blockchain and outlines Accenture's vision for blockchain identity. It envisions self-sovereign identity, where individuals own and control their identity on an open ecosystem supported by international standards. As an example, it describes a World Economic Forum project for a "Known Traveller Digital ID" that uses biometrics and blockchain to enable secure and seamless international travel.
The future of data security and blockchainUlf Mattsson
Discussion of Post-Quantum Cryptography and other technologies:
Data Security Techniques
Secure Multi-Party Computation (SMPC)
Homomorphic encryption (HE)
Differential Privacy (DP) and K-Anonymity
Pseudonymization and Anonymization
Synthetic Data
Zero trust architecture (ZTA)
Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP)
Private Set Intersection (PSI)
Trusted execution environments (TEE)
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Blockchain
Regulations and Standards in Data Privacy
1) Tokens can serve as new mechanisms to govern blockchain platforms by functioning as incentive mechanisms, access mechanisms, and coordination mechanisms. As incentive mechanisms, tokens can reward contributions and discourage bad behavior. As access mechanisms, tokens can be used to access platform services and functionality. As coordination mechanisms, tokens can define and coordinate the behavior of different actors.
2) Tokens influence the development of blockchain platform ecosystems by creating new participation structures and network effects. Tokens allow developers and users to participate in a platform's success through equity. Tokens also leverage new kinds of network effects by bridging low initial user participation.
3) Tokens may help create self-governing and organic ecosystems by introducing new forms of
This document outlines a case study research design to examine blockchain cybersecurity best practices. The case study will gather extensive data from multiple sources to provide an in-depth understanding of best practices. It will describe real-world examples to illustrate topics and draw cross-case conclusions without simple outcomes. The scope is bounded by time and focuses on industry requirements and use cases. Data analysis will identify themes to understand the case without a set order. The conclusions will present claims relating to requirements and use cases, grounded in literature.
This document provides a summary of a thesis paper that analyzes security and vulnerabilities in blockchain systems. The paper conducts threat modeling to identify four security domains of blockchain systems: platform breach, dApps exploit, access point attack, and endpoint hacking. It analyzes 78 recent cyberattacks against blockchain systems and categorizes them by security domain. Two major attacks, the DAO hack and Bitfinex hack, are analyzed in detail using causal analysis methods. The paper also proposes a new top-down security assessment method inspired by STPA-Sec to evaluate sample blockchain systems like a voting application and identify potential vulnerabilities.
Software Architecture and Model-driven Engineering for Blockchain ApplicationsIngo Weber
My keynote slides from the Second International Symposium on Foundations and Applications of Blockchain 2019 (FAB '19) and a talk I gave the day before at Google. In this talk, I'm giving an overview of our research in Software Architecture, Model-Driven Engineering, Dependability / Availability, and Business Process Execution in the context of Blockchain. It's a summary of our book: X. Xu, I. Weber, M. Staples, Architecture for Blockchain Applications, Springer 2019
Introduction to Blockchain for BusinessFito Benitez
This presentation introduces the viewer to:
1. blockchain in the context of general purpose technologies (GPTs) as introduced by R. Lipsey on his book Economic Transformations,
2. how innovation leads us to the blockchain and what fundamental problem it solves in today's digital value transactions.
3. the basics of blockchain for business,
4. what is tokenisation, what kind of token categories exist, and how are these category tokens generated.
Blockchain in research and education - UKSG Webinar - September 2017Martin Hamilton
There’s a lot of hype right now about blockchain, the technology that underpins the Bitcoin virtual currency, with speculation that it could transform just about every aspect of our lives. In this talk for UKSG I consider possible blockchain applications in research and education, and do a little myth-busting about when and where it makes sense to use blockchain.
Public Blockchain technology like Ethereum is gaining interest and growing use case among startup and fintechs.
Apart from scalability issues which are going to be solved with new consensus and mining techniques (Ethereum Metropolis and Bitcoin SegWit2x with Lightning network), the privacy of transactions is still an issue which is not yet fully addressed. Due to the public nature of Ethereum, many businesses are reluctant to deploy Smart-contract or Dapps solutions for fear of exposing confidential or sensitive information.
The use of zk-SNARKs (zk-SNARK stands for “Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Argument of Knowledge”) essentially solves this blocker. Moreover, the next Ethereum Improvement Proposal called 'Byzantium' includes zk-SNARKS.
zk-SNARKs allows verification of the correctness of computations, without a verifier having to execute those computations or even learn what was actually executed. Using zk-SNARKs, a verifier can confirm that a computation happened correctly, with ‘zero-knowledge’ of the computation itself.
During this talk, we present a brief overview of cryptography and the theory around the zero-knowledge proof algorithm. Then we showcase the benefits of zk-SNARKS and other privacy-preserving techniques (like zcash) on the public blockchain ecosystem.
When Ostrom Meets Blockchain: Exploring the Potentials of Blockchain for Comm...David Rozas
Presentation at "Validation rules for blockchain research: International workshop on scholarly blockchain research priorities" - Institute for Information Law, University of Amsterdam (Amsterdam, 04/12/2018).
This document provides a high-level technical overview of blockchain technology. It describes how blockchains are digital ledgers that record transactions in a distributed manner without a central authority. The first blockchain-based cryptocurrency was Bitcoin, which uses cryptographic functions to securely transfer electronic cash between users recorded on the public blockchain. The document aims to explain the underlying technology behind blockchain in a conceptual manner, as there is significant hype but lack of understanding about how it works. It covers key topics like consensus models, mining, and the challenges of modifying data on an immutable blockchain.
Big Data PPP Industrial Data Platforms - Towards cross-sectorial optimization and traceability
To start identifying synergies and to learn how different projects will address key data collection, sharing, integration, and exploitation challenges, a series of webinars have been organized under the umbrella of this Big Data Value PPP. These webinars are also organized by BDVA, BDVe project, and other projects which are part of this PPP.
Here is the Blockchain and crypto asset markets presentation delivered by Atka.
We are an advisory firm based in Paris, France, specializing in Blockchain and cryptocurrency projects.
Searching around the web for pertinent online Blockchain materials, we noticed that most of the available content was about how Blockchain and Bitcoin work, or about how to invest in cryptocurrencies.
There is actually very little information available online about how to understand blockchain and cryptocurrencies as a market or an asset class, how this market is structured, what the different market segments are, how companies and projects compete, and what the global market dynamics are.
As a result, what we aim to deliver with this business mapping of the Blockchain & cryptocurrency industry since its inception in the late 2010s until the very recent developments of the most advanced applications using this disruptive technology.
The document discusses artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in digital finance. It defines AI and key concepts like machine learning. It outlines the history and recent growth of AI technologies like deep learning. It then discusses various AI applications in areas such as reporting and compliance, know-your-customer processes, product marketing, sales, and customer analytics. Finally, it outlines examples of AI use cases in the front office, including chatbots, voice assistants, and biometrics for authentication.
Blockchain is a shared, replicated ledger technology that can open up business networks by reducing costs, improving efficiencies, and increasing accessibility. It addresses challenges across industries by providing a shared system of record for transactions. The Linux Foundation's Hyperledger project is developing open-source, shared ledger technology standards through collaboration. The blockchain landscape includes identity management, platforms, security, payments, smart contracts, consulting services, industry consortiums, and applications in sectors like finance, supply chain, and government.
Blockchain: a disruptive technology, governance and usage, OW2con'18, June 7-...OW2
Blockchain technology is a disruptive technology which has emerged in the last 5 years. Today, different concrete implementations were performed and are operational like Bitcoin. This talk summarizes different success stories and highlights open source aspect and the governance of their implementations. A specific focus is done on who takes benefits from Blockchain technology.
At the 2017 NC Digital Government Summit, I gave a presentation to demystify Blockchain. The presentation explained what is blockchain, compared primitive trade to Burning Man -- and, highlighted the record and public key; then ended with specific use cases.
Using blockchains, we can integrate business information, process and payments in a single infrastructure. Industrializing the blockchain means making it simple to apply this technology to your business. Learn how to build industry-focused solutions, leveraging EY’s global reach as well as the breadth and depth of our service lines.
This document provides an overview of blockchain technology and its applications for business. It begins with defining blockchain as a shared, immutable ledger for recording transactions across a network of nodes. It then discusses how blockchain can be used to build trust and transparency in business processes by enabling real-time sharing of information across organizations. The document provides examples of how blockchain is being applied in various industries like trade finance, food supply chains, and healthcare to improve processes like payments, provenance tracking, and data sharing. It also outlines factors to consider when selecting blockchain use cases and developing blockchain solutions.
Blockchain, IoT and the GxP lab technology helping compliance?
This webinar discusses how distributed ledger technology like blockchain and IOTA could help enhance compliance in GxP laboratories. It explores how DLT could be used to track devices, materials, and data in a more transparent, trusted and auditable way. Specifically, it presents a vision of an internet-connected "laboratory of the future" where all devices share data using DLT. This could improve integrity, security and access to data while reducing costs. While DLT cannot directly increase compliance, it may help build trust in GxP systems and processes by making components more transparent to regulators.
How BlockChain Technology Will Transform The Publishing IndustryPromptCloud
We might soon witness the shift of publishing industry from advertising to micro-payments backed by BlockChain. Here is how this will transform publishing.
EY Ops Chain is a unique offering that helps organizations simplify how they apply blockchain technology across the enterprise. With EY Ops Chain, blockchains expand beyond the finance function to rewrite the world of industrial collaboration by converging finance, IT and operations — creating new business and operating models.
Blockchain Technology Diffusion and Adoption: Tunisian Context ExplorationICDEcCnferenece
This document summarizes a presentation on exploring blockchain diffusion and adoption in Tunisia. It discusses research motivations and questions around blockchain technology. The presentation covers blockchain definitions and characteristics, as well as an innovation diffusion theory framework. An empirical research design involved interviews with Tunisian startups. Key findings include that Tunisia's blockchain ecosystem involves financial institutions and startups, and blockchain is in the early stages of diffusion and adoption. Financial sector organizations and startups are early adopters, and relative advantage is a main determinant of adoption. The research validated assumptions that blockchain is in early stages and financial sector leads adoption in Tunisia.
The document discusses Azure Blockchain Service and how it can be used with Ethereum and Quorum. It provides an overview of blockchain concepts like consensus mechanisms and smart contracts. It also presents a sample smart contract for storing document hashes on the blockchain and demonstrates how to set up, deploy, and test the smart contract on Azure Blockchain Service.
Blockchain has the potential to transform the supply chain and disrupt the way goods are produced, marketed, purchases and consumed. Learn how blockchain can address multiple retail and supply chain challenges, including counterfeit prevention; stolen merchandise recovery; fraudulent transactions; insurance and theft protection; and intellectual property and rights management.
Investing In Blockchain Startups - A Guide For Angels & VCs Jamie Burke
A presentation by Jamie Burke at www.blockchainangels.eu meetup (11 02-16) for angel and VC investors wanting to understand opportunity & risk in the space.
Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain & Smart Contracts:The New Wave of Decentralizat...Raffaele Mauro
This document discusses the rise of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and smart contracts as part of a new wave of decentralization. It describes how blockchain acts as a distributed public ledger that allows for trustless peer-to-peer transactions. Blockchain has the potential to disrupt traditional financial institutions and facilitate applications like digital identity, supply chain management, and decentralized organizations. The document outlines several scenarios for how cryptocurrencies and decentralized technologies could develop in the future.
Blockchain in research and education - UKSG Webinar - September 2017Martin Hamilton
There’s a lot of hype right now about blockchain, the technology that underpins the Bitcoin virtual currency, with speculation that it could transform just about every aspect of our lives. In this talk for UKSG I consider possible blockchain applications in research and education, and do a little myth-busting about when and where it makes sense to use blockchain.
Public Blockchain technology like Ethereum is gaining interest and growing use case among startup and fintechs.
Apart from scalability issues which are going to be solved with new consensus and mining techniques (Ethereum Metropolis and Bitcoin SegWit2x with Lightning network), the privacy of transactions is still an issue which is not yet fully addressed. Due to the public nature of Ethereum, many businesses are reluctant to deploy Smart-contract or Dapps solutions for fear of exposing confidential or sensitive information.
The use of zk-SNARKs (zk-SNARK stands for “Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Argument of Knowledge”) essentially solves this blocker. Moreover, the next Ethereum Improvement Proposal called 'Byzantium' includes zk-SNARKS.
zk-SNARKs allows verification of the correctness of computations, without a verifier having to execute those computations or even learn what was actually executed. Using zk-SNARKs, a verifier can confirm that a computation happened correctly, with ‘zero-knowledge’ of the computation itself.
During this talk, we present a brief overview of cryptography and the theory around the zero-knowledge proof algorithm. Then we showcase the benefits of zk-SNARKS and other privacy-preserving techniques (like zcash) on the public blockchain ecosystem.
When Ostrom Meets Blockchain: Exploring the Potentials of Blockchain for Comm...David Rozas
Presentation at "Validation rules for blockchain research: International workshop on scholarly blockchain research priorities" - Institute for Information Law, University of Amsterdam (Amsterdam, 04/12/2018).
This document provides a high-level technical overview of blockchain technology. It describes how blockchains are digital ledgers that record transactions in a distributed manner without a central authority. The first blockchain-based cryptocurrency was Bitcoin, which uses cryptographic functions to securely transfer electronic cash between users recorded on the public blockchain. The document aims to explain the underlying technology behind blockchain in a conceptual manner, as there is significant hype but lack of understanding about how it works. It covers key topics like consensus models, mining, and the challenges of modifying data on an immutable blockchain.
Big Data PPP Industrial Data Platforms - Towards cross-sectorial optimization and traceability
To start identifying synergies and to learn how different projects will address key data collection, sharing, integration, and exploitation challenges, a series of webinars have been organized under the umbrella of this Big Data Value PPP. These webinars are also organized by BDVA, BDVe project, and other projects which are part of this PPP.
Here is the Blockchain and crypto asset markets presentation delivered by Atka.
We are an advisory firm based in Paris, France, specializing in Blockchain and cryptocurrency projects.
Searching around the web for pertinent online Blockchain materials, we noticed that most of the available content was about how Blockchain and Bitcoin work, or about how to invest in cryptocurrencies.
There is actually very little information available online about how to understand blockchain and cryptocurrencies as a market or an asset class, how this market is structured, what the different market segments are, how companies and projects compete, and what the global market dynamics are.
As a result, what we aim to deliver with this business mapping of the Blockchain & cryptocurrency industry since its inception in the late 2010s until the very recent developments of the most advanced applications using this disruptive technology.
The document discusses artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in digital finance. It defines AI and key concepts like machine learning. It outlines the history and recent growth of AI technologies like deep learning. It then discusses various AI applications in areas such as reporting and compliance, know-your-customer processes, product marketing, sales, and customer analytics. Finally, it outlines examples of AI use cases in the front office, including chatbots, voice assistants, and biometrics for authentication.
Blockchain is a shared, replicated ledger technology that can open up business networks by reducing costs, improving efficiencies, and increasing accessibility. It addresses challenges across industries by providing a shared system of record for transactions. The Linux Foundation's Hyperledger project is developing open-source, shared ledger technology standards through collaboration. The blockchain landscape includes identity management, platforms, security, payments, smart contracts, consulting services, industry consortiums, and applications in sectors like finance, supply chain, and government.
Blockchain: a disruptive technology, governance and usage, OW2con'18, June 7-...OW2
Blockchain technology is a disruptive technology which has emerged in the last 5 years. Today, different concrete implementations were performed and are operational like Bitcoin. This talk summarizes different success stories and highlights open source aspect and the governance of their implementations. A specific focus is done on who takes benefits from Blockchain technology.
At the 2017 NC Digital Government Summit, I gave a presentation to demystify Blockchain. The presentation explained what is blockchain, compared primitive trade to Burning Man -- and, highlighted the record and public key; then ended with specific use cases.
Using blockchains, we can integrate business information, process and payments in a single infrastructure. Industrializing the blockchain means making it simple to apply this technology to your business. Learn how to build industry-focused solutions, leveraging EY’s global reach as well as the breadth and depth of our service lines.
This document provides an overview of blockchain technology and its applications for business. It begins with defining blockchain as a shared, immutable ledger for recording transactions across a network of nodes. It then discusses how blockchain can be used to build trust and transparency in business processes by enabling real-time sharing of information across organizations. The document provides examples of how blockchain is being applied in various industries like trade finance, food supply chains, and healthcare to improve processes like payments, provenance tracking, and data sharing. It also outlines factors to consider when selecting blockchain use cases and developing blockchain solutions.
Blockchain, IoT and the GxP lab technology helping compliance?
This webinar discusses how distributed ledger technology like blockchain and IOTA could help enhance compliance in GxP laboratories. It explores how DLT could be used to track devices, materials, and data in a more transparent, trusted and auditable way. Specifically, it presents a vision of an internet-connected "laboratory of the future" where all devices share data using DLT. This could improve integrity, security and access to data while reducing costs. While DLT cannot directly increase compliance, it may help build trust in GxP systems and processes by making components more transparent to regulators.
How BlockChain Technology Will Transform The Publishing IndustryPromptCloud
We might soon witness the shift of publishing industry from advertising to micro-payments backed by BlockChain. Here is how this will transform publishing.
EY Ops Chain is a unique offering that helps organizations simplify how they apply blockchain technology across the enterprise. With EY Ops Chain, blockchains expand beyond the finance function to rewrite the world of industrial collaboration by converging finance, IT and operations — creating new business and operating models.
Blockchain Technology Diffusion and Adoption: Tunisian Context ExplorationICDEcCnferenece
This document summarizes a presentation on exploring blockchain diffusion and adoption in Tunisia. It discusses research motivations and questions around blockchain technology. The presentation covers blockchain definitions and characteristics, as well as an innovation diffusion theory framework. An empirical research design involved interviews with Tunisian startups. Key findings include that Tunisia's blockchain ecosystem involves financial institutions and startups, and blockchain is in the early stages of diffusion and adoption. Financial sector organizations and startups are early adopters, and relative advantage is a main determinant of adoption. The research validated assumptions that blockchain is in early stages and financial sector leads adoption in Tunisia.
The document discusses Azure Blockchain Service and how it can be used with Ethereum and Quorum. It provides an overview of blockchain concepts like consensus mechanisms and smart contracts. It also presents a sample smart contract for storing document hashes on the blockchain and demonstrates how to set up, deploy, and test the smart contract on Azure Blockchain Service.
Blockchain has the potential to transform the supply chain and disrupt the way goods are produced, marketed, purchases and consumed. Learn how blockchain can address multiple retail and supply chain challenges, including counterfeit prevention; stolen merchandise recovery; fraudulent transactions; insurance and theft protection; and intellectual property and rights management.
Investing In Blockchain Startups - A Guide For Angels & VCs Jamie Burke
A presentation by Jamie Burke at www.blockchainangels.eu meetup (11 02-16) for angel and VC investors wanting to understand opportunity & risk in the space.
Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain & Smart Contracts:The New Wave of Decentralizat...Raffaele Mauro
This document discusses the rise of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and smart contracts as part of a new wave of decentralization. It describes how blockchain acts as a distributed public ledger that allows for trustless peer-to-peer transactions. Blockchain has the potential to disrupt traditional financial institutions and facilitate applications like digital identity, supply chain management, and decentralized organizations. The document outlines several scenarios for how cryptocurrencies and decentralized technologies could develop in the future.
Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain & Smart Contracts: The New Wave of Decentralizat...Raffaele Mauro
The document discusses the rise of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and smart contracts as representing a new wave of decentralization. It describes how blockchain acts as a distributed public ledger that allows digital transactions to be recorded in a verifiable way without a central authority. Blockchain technology is enabling the disintermediation of financial and political institutions through applications such as digital currencies, peer-to-peer lending, and crowdfunding. The document outlines several potential use cases for blockchain and discusses how it could disrupt industries through decentralized applications, organizations, and networks.
Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain & Smart Contracts: The New Wave of DecentralizationRaffaele Mauro
"Exponential Talk" at Business Integration Partners
Milan, 18 November 2015
Discussion about Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Smart Contracts and Financial Innovation
Introduction to Blockchain, Crypto and Public RelationsLars Voedisch
Blockchain is an innovative distributed ledger technology that provides transparency, security, and efficiency improvements over traditional systems. However, it is still at an early stage of development and adoption, with issues around regulation, scalability, and the potential for scams and market manipulation. Educating the market and building trust and credibility will be key as the technology continues to evolve beyond cryptocurrencies and into other applications.
The document summarizes key discussions from the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) regarding blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Several companies highlighted blockchain applications for connected devices, decentralized data sharing, digital identity, and automating payments for autonomous vehicles. Speakers at the Digital Money Forum discussed the growth of cryptocurrencies in 2017 and expectations for regulation and adoption in 2018. While still nascent at CES, the era of decentralization and moving beyond centralized platforms is underway, with blockchain and AI enabling user sovereignty and new business models for machine-to-machine economies.
The implications of Blockchain technology in the Alternative Investments arenaJérôme Vasamillet
Part of the FinDating event by FinLantern, with support of the CAIA Association, I presented the relevant characteristics of Blockchain technology and models / use cases for investment platforms and instruments across Real Assets, Hedge Funds, Private Equity and Structured Products. Focus is on the Swiss ecosystem. I first give an introduction to FinTech, Blockchain, the respective Swiss actors, and then deep-dive into Alternative Investment asset class use-cases.
Plenary Talk at ICEIC 2019
Pullman Auckland Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand
Jan. 23th (Wed) 2019, 11:00 ~ 12:30
http://iceic.org/2019/
Abstract
In the year 2018, we have witnessed the surge and the fall of crypto-currencies. With the surge, blockchain the new technology behind cryptocurrencies, and its idealistic footprint of advanced thoughts, blockchainism it can be perhaps called, came to enthrall our minds. Thousands of new ambitious projects have been conceived and fast activated with the worldwide frenzy of new funding through initial coin offerings a novel funding mechanism in the blockchain world. Decentralized societies, equal accesses to valuable resources, reducing the cost of middleman, freed individuals from hierarchical organizations, and reducing the spread in inequalities are some of those advanced thoughts. But the fall came; the market value for Bitcoin has collapsed more than 7 times from its peak-value; that of Ethereum has plummeted more than 12 times. These two power houses which have supported those progressive projects are now torn apart. Recent New York Times report reads, “Blockchain: What’s it good for? Absolutely nothing, report finds.” Another one reads, The Blockchain Is a Reminder of the Internet’s Failure. The same utopian promises that bloomed during the Internet’s early days are back. Be afraid.“ Should this be the end of our pursue to change and make a better world with blockchains? Obviously not. In this presentation, I would like to talk about the reality of blockchain technology and how distant it is from the ideals. With this accessment, I would like to present some of novel research progresses we made in year 2018 and talk about further research ideas to pursue in year 2019.
ICO Pitchnight #1 by Catena Capital & Herdius and friendsBalazs Deme
The first ICO Pitchnight organized by Catena Capital and Herdius. Advice and learnings on already having done an ICO by Bricklock, on having already done an ICO in Germany by Herdius and planning on one by KYC solution Fractal.
Crypto Coinference 2019 - Eidoo 2.0, verso la DeFi ed oltre.Crypto Coinference
Speaker: Thomas Bertani, Chairman at Poseidon Group | Director at Eidoo
“Servizi bancari, senza banca” – questo il motto della DeFi. Eidoo e’ ad oggi riconosciuto come portale d’ingresso al mondo delle cryptocurrency e degli strumenti finanziari peer-to-peer. Un movimento in forte espansione, la DeFi rappresenta un terrreno fertile per Eidoo e la base sulla quale espandere la propria azione. Andando oltre l’applicazione mobile, Eidoo 2.0 si pone al centro dell’ecosistema della finanza decentralizzata con il supporto di pTokens cross-blockchain e strumenti DeFi avanzati.
Bitcoin: Not just a currency but an IoT facilitatorRobin Teigland
Bitcoin facilitates IoT by enabling trustless transactions and smart contracts on distributed networks. It allows devices and assets to transact directly through payments encoded in the blockchain. This could support decentralized sharing networks and new forms of digital organizations and governance. While still early, blockchain technology may help realize a more collaborative economy by distributing control through open and peer-to-peer systems.
Getting value out of the blockchain by Olivier Roucloux - FinTech Belgium Sum...FinTech Belgium
This document discusses getting value from blockchain technology. It summarizes Finoryx's Cryptody solution, which leverages blockchain to increase efficiency in capital markets. Cryptody sits at the intersection of blockchain, custody, and fiat money. It enables new business processes using blockchain while hiding its complexity. The roadmap includes issuing and tracking assets on blockchain, generating payment orders, and allowing for assembly voting. Cryptody aims to reduce costs in capital markets through increased process efficiency.
Insight Into Cryptocurrencies - Methods and Tools for Analyzing Blockchain-ba...Bernhard Haslhofer
This document discusses cryptocurrency analytics and summarizes a presentation on analyzing blockchain-based ecosystems. The presentation covers goals of cryptocurrency analytics like macroscopic and microscopic analysis of ecosystems. It describes approaches like using blockchain address graphs and clustering addresses. Statistics on the Bitcoin blockchain are provided. Implementation details are discussed along with a cryptocurrency analytics tool. Stakeholders like science, public authorities, and fintech are examined along with use cases for ransomware studies, law enforcement, anti-money laundering compliance, and evaluating blockchain technology. Future research directions include cybercrime, financial crime forensics, and off-chain transaction channels.
A short 101 on blockchain and cryptocurrencies - What is blockchain? How to get started investing in crypto? Tactical tips for keeping your investment secure. Presentation for Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Meetup at WeWork San Francisco, Oct 23 2017.
MindWorks Ventures presents 'Blockchain Report 2017' which includes an introduction to blockchain, industry trends, relevant blockchain startups, and potential risks and regulations.
This document provides an overview of blockchain trends in 2017. It discusses how blockchain is being applied in various industries such as banking, financial services, cryptocurrency, supply chain management, and IOT. It also analyzes funding and investment in blockchain startups, noting that over $2.2 billion has been invested in 923 blockchain companies to date. Potential risks and regulations related to cryptocurrencies are also examined.
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.
Blockchain development has gained immense popularity over the past decade, transcending its initial association with cryptocurrencies. Recognizing the transformative potential of blockchain, Nadcab Labs has dedicated its efforts to harnessing its power and exploring its applications across various industries. Their research is unlocking new possibilities in areas such as finance, supply chain management, healthcare, cybersecurity.
The current state of the blockchain ecosystem, how it will evolve and how to prepare for the next steps from a business perspective.
Presentation delivered at #EIC16
The narrative can be found here: http://fintank.net/position_papers/european-identity-cloud/
Blockchain and its Applications in the Finance Industry milemadinah
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1. CONNECTED EVENT
- La blockchain et son impact sur le monde de la finance -
#SconnectE
3 mai 2018
8:30 – 14:00
Auditorium de la FER, Genève
6ème édition
2.
3. Stimuler le lancement de
projets collaboratifs
Partager et échanger
sur ses expériences
OBJECTIFS
4. 9:00 – 10:45 11:15 – 14:00
• Partage d’expérience
Daniel Haudenschild, Swisscom
• Partage d’expérience
Emilie Raffo, Torus Solutions
• Guide ICO
Vincent Pignon, Canton de Genève
• Conclusion
• Apéritif dînatoire - réseautage
• Introduction, Olivier Sandoz
• L’impulsion politique
Pierre Maudet, Canton de Genève
• La perspective académique
Jean-Pierre Hubaux, EPFL
• Partage d’expérience
Lamine Brahimi, Taurus Group
• L'écosystème start-up
Antonio Gambardella, Fongit
5. CONNECTED EVENT
- La blockchain et son impact sur le monde de la finance -
#SconnectE
3 mai 2018
8:30 – 14:00
Auditorium de la FER, Genève
6ème édition
6. 9:00 – 10:45 11:15 – 14:00
• Partage d’expérience
Daniel Haudenschild, Swisscom
• Partage d’expérience
Emilie Raffo, Torus Solutions
• Guide ICO
Vincent Pignon, Canton de Genève
• Conclusion
• Apéritif dînatoire - réseautage
• Introduction, Olivier Sandoz
• L’impulsion politique
Pierre Maudet, Canton de Genève
• La perspective académique
Jean-Pierre Hubaux, EPFL
• Partage d’expérience
Lamine Brahimi, Taurus Group
• L'écosystème start-up
Antonio Gambardella, Fongit
7. 7
C4DT Presentation | 2018
Connected Event Geneva, May 3 2018
Blockchains and Digital Trust
Prof. Jean-Pierre Hubaux, Academic Director of C4DT
9. Transactions
9
Sender Receiver Amount
Trans. 1 Alice Bob 10 Francs
Trans. 2 Charles Deborah 25 Francs
Trans. 3 Deborah Emil 180 Francs
Trans. 4 Alice Francis 20 Francs
A crucial challenge: prevent double spending!
10. Hash N
The Blockchain: Immutable Ledger of Transactions
10
Trans. 3
Trans. 2
Trans. 1
Hash 1
Trans. 6
Trans. 5
Trans. 4
Hash 1
Hash 2
Block 1 Block 2 Block N
…
Trans. K
Trans. K-1
Trans. K-2
Hash N-1
Hash: One-way hash function: Unique fingerprint of its inputs
11. Decentralization: Replication of the Blockchain
11
… …
… …
… …
The Internet
Around 200 Gbytes in the case
of Bitcoin
Along with the hash values, replication
guarantees unforgeability of the blockchain
12. Mining Nodes
12
• Validate transactions
• Add them to the block they are building
• Broadcast the completed block to other
nodes
All these operations (especially the
many, many cryptographic
computations) have a huge cost
13. 13
2008 : Birth of the Bitcoin
• Mankind discovers that a decentralized piece of software can embody a virtual currency
• That piece of software is the blockchain
• No central bank, no legal person, no regulation
19. 19
Do You Need a Blockchain?
For a more complete version:
Do you Need a Blockchain?
Morgen E. Peck
IEEE Spectrum
Special Issue on Blockchains
September 2017
23. Center for Digital Trust (C4DT)
23
• A new initiative of EPFL around data protection, blockchains and cybersecurity
• Brings together companies and (EPFL) research labs
• Creation announced in December 2017
• Will be operational in the fall of 2018
• Will involve also other academic institutions
• 8 organizations associated with the announcement
• Several more have expressed interest in the meantime, including GE, FR and VD
24. 24
EPFL faculty involved in C4DT
Aberer
Vaudenay
Ebrahimi
Süsstrunk
Kuncak
Larus
Hubaux
Odersky Troncoso
Ford Guerraoui
Falsafi
Le Boudec
FilipovićArgyraki
HugonierGrossglaus
er
Jetchev
Candea
Salathé
Fellay
… and more to join
Blockchain
Cloud computing
Cryptography
Cyber-physical systems
Data mining
Decentralized systems
Distributed systems and
algorithms
Finance
Genomics
Image conceptualization
Large-scale systems
Machine learning
Media Security
Network security
Personalized health
Privacy enhancing technologie
Programming languages
Reliability and security
Risk management
Semantic information
Software verification
West
Jaggi
Bugnion
25. 25
The Digital Trust Platform – Technologies & Applications
PRIVACY
CRYPTOGRAPHY
FINANCE&
ECONOMY DIGITAL TRUST OPEN PLATFORM - DTOP
BLOCKCHAINS
SMART
CONTRACTS
SOFTWARE
VERIFICATION
SYSTEM SECURITY
HEALTH
GOVERNMENT&
HUMANITARIAN
CRITICAL
INFRASTRUCTURES
DIGITAL
INFORMATION
…
TRUSTWORTHY DIGITAL
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
APPLICATION
VERTICALS
TECHNOLOGY
PILLARS
26. 26
C4DT – A "virtuous circle"
1) Trusted platform
2) Collaboration hub
3) Knowledge
transfer
PARTNERS
C4DT
Needs & Foresight
Specialists & Knowledge
Data & Infrastructures
Funding
Foresight & Opportunities
Research projects
Prototypes
Collaborative platform
Dr. Olivier Crochat
Executive Director
28. Conclusion
• Blockchains are useful to build consensus among mutually distrusting stakeholders
• Especially appropriate to keep track of (financial) transactions
• Tool to reinforce trust
• Pitfalls
• Technically: energy consumption, performance, miners’ collusion
• Cryptocurrencies: Use for tax evasion, money laundering, ransomware, payment for illegal
goods and services, funding of terrorism
• Emergence of fully anonymous (not just pseudonymous) cryptocurrencies, e.g. Zcash
• Tokenization: how do you make sure that the blockchain represents reality?
• Temptation to replace institutions by computers
• Misunderstanding and hype about blockchains
• EPFL’s response to this and related challenges: Center for Digital Trust (C4DT)
28
29. 9:00 – 10:45 11:15 – 14:00
• Partage d’expérience
Daniel Haudenschild, Swisscom
• Partage d’expérience
Emilie Raffo, Torus Solutions
• Guide ICO
Vincent Pignon, Canton de Genève
• Conclusion
• Apéritif dînatoire - réseautage
• Introduction, Olivier Sandoz
• L’impulsion politique
Pierre Maudet, Canton de Genève
• La perspective académique
Jean-Pierre Hubaux, EPFL
• Partage d’expérience
Lamine Brahimi, Taurus Group
• L'écosystème start-up
Antonio Gambardella, Fongit
30. 3 MAY 2018
LAMINE BRAHIMI
MANAGING PARTNER TAURUS GROUP
Blockchain and its impact on finance
Taurus Group SA
www. taurusgroup.ch
11 rue d’italie
1204 Geneva
Switzerland
31. 31
AGENDA
1. SIX-Swiss Fintech Innovations prototype: lessons
learned
2. Digital assets: significant opportunity for a Swiss
player
3. Base conditions to succeed
32. 1. WIDE RANGE OF BLOCKCHAIN APPLICATIONS
Source: Grant Thornton; team analysis
4. Internet of
Things
Blockchain
applications
5. Smart
contracts
6.
Decentralized
autonous
organization
(DAO)
Supply
chain
tracking
3. Industrial
applications
2. Financial
services
applications
Process
optimization
ICOs/
Tokenis
ationDigital
assets
Pay-
ments
1. Public
sector
applications
Digital
ID
e-GOV
services
Citizen
docume
nts
smart
cities
32
33. 33
1. SIX-Swiss Fintech Innovations prototype: Objectives and organisation
GAIN PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH DLT
DOES IT WORK?
LEARN FOR FURTHER IMPLEMENTATIONS
Project objectives Highly collaborative environment
Post-trading world: structured
products
34. 34
1. SIX-Swiss Fintech Innovations prototype: Structured products settlement
SIX production-like test
environment
Each member with own
access
Limited investment
from banks
✓
✓
✓
Carefully prepared test
scenarios
✓
Nasdaq DLT technology
(permissioned DLT)
✓
• New
• Nasdaq provided
Existing
Existing
35. 35
1. SIX-Swiss Fintech Innovations prototype: objectives and set-up
GAIN PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH DLT
DOES IT WORK?
LEARN FOR FURTHER IMPLEMENTATIONS
Project objectives
✓
✓
✓
Robust understanding
YES
Extensions planned
Comments
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XBT ETH 2017 post fly-up prices
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316
%
43%
1
BTC
Less than 0.4% of
the total FX market
($5 tn per day)
2. Market expected to increase to CHF 7trn+ trading volumes by 2022
Digital asset market trading volumes
Annual trading volumes
CHF bn, 2013-2022, base case, only BTC and ETH
ETH
37. 37
2. Surge in demand
25 m wallets
Total number of created wallets
Source: blockchain.info; etherscan.io; Team analysis
Ether, Daily transactions and unique addresses
12mn addresses
x30 since
Jan 2017
+120% since
Jan 2017
38. 38
2. Numerous inefficiencies and anomalies to exploit
Multiple opportunities to seize especially for a Swiss player
D1. Market anomaly in exchanges
market
D2. Loosely regulated exchanges
D4. Lack of security
D3. Very limited investment offering
Western-European customers require EU or
Swiss counterparties
Trade: need proper supervision to increase
trust
Protect: need banking-standards security levels
to safeguard customers assets
Invest: need proper investment vehicles to
further drive adoption
39. 39
2. Time for a swiss institutional-grade player to emerge
Building the next generation platform to trade, invest, protect digital assets
TRADE INVEST PROTECT
40. 3. 5 Base conditions to succeed
ACCELERATE PACE OF REFORMS … FINTECH LICENCE
ACCELERATE FILE-TREATMENT … BERN
OPEN BANK ACCOUNTS …
COLLABORATE … AUTHORITIES, PRIVATE SECTOR, ACADEMIA
EDUCATE
40
41. 9:00 – 10:45 11:15 – 14:00
• Partage d’expérience
Daniel Haudenschild, Swisscom
• Partage d’expérience
Emilie Raffo, Torus Solutions
• Guide ICO
Vincent Pignon, Canton de Genève
• Conclusion
• Apéritif dînatoire - réseautage
• Introduction, Olivier Sandoz
• L’impulsion politique
Pierre Maudet, Canton de Genève
• La perspective académique
Jean-Pierre Hubaux, EPFL
• Partage d’expérience
Lamine Brahimi, Taurus Group
• L'écosystème start-up
Antonio Gambardella, Fongit
42. La blockchain et son impact
sur le monde de la finance
L’écosystème des start-ups
Antonio Gambardella
3 mai 2018
Avec le soutien de
51. Commochain - Bring Blockchain to Commodity Trading
IPStock - Ecosystem for visual digital assets on blockchain
Gmelius - Make your inbox instantly smarter and safer
Quantum Integrity - Technology to track digital image manipulation
Token Estate - Real estate investing on the blockchain
Wealth Initiative - Marketplace and automated valuation tool for
non-bankable assets
55. Blockchain Maturity
Audit & Compliance
Security & Privacy
Adoption
Open source standard.
Double blind: blinding between
participants
Triple blind: Central blind identity
broker
Central repository of transactions No private data leaves country
Specific audit reporting to provide
XBRL type reporting.
Platform business KPIs in a blind
world (how do we bill) solvedFull transparency out of the box
Specific functionality to comply with
topical regulation (GDPR; EU161)
Throughput interrogation and
analytics solved
Community consortium of industry
leaders
Brand neutral joint venture
If we build it, they will come
Node Strategy with separate
channels
Incentivized adoption
Central identity broker No transaction data stored centrally
Full secrecy out of the box
Obfuscation protocols on top of open
standard to achieve privacy
Fully dark protocol; no noisy, or
malicious state power can get access
Tumbling
Separate settlement layer
Community out reach efffective
Interopperability
Consensus withstands challenge
56. Industry Segments
“When the technology
becomes available, you
have to embrace it.”
Nader Naeimi, AMP Capital
Investors
"The use of this
technology will permit
fintechs and other
financial actors to offer
new solutions for
exchanging securities,
solutions that are
faster, cheaper, more
transparent and more
secure," Finance Minister
Bruno Le Maire
1: Trading
December 7, 2017
ASX Ltd. will start using blockchain -- to process
equity transactions.
January 19, 2017
Mercuria introduces blockchain to oil trade with ING,
SocGen
Digital Asset Holdings technology
December 8, 2017
France to allow blockchain for trading unlisted
securities
Hyperledger
November 17, 2017
Over 20 Banks Join Singapore-Hong Kong Blockchain
Trade Network
November 6, 2017
BP, Shell lead plan for blockchain-based platform for
energy trading
Undisclosed
To be determined
To be determined
A
B
C
D
E
56
Commodities Trade
ToolsLive Production Use Cases
57. A
B
“ By using this
blockchain-enabled
platform, clients are
able to benefit from
the extended
ecosystem that
trade finance brings,
but with a reduction
in friction and cost
and an improvement
in speed and
transparency.” Marilyn
Blattner-Hoyle AIG’s head
of supply chain and trade
finance
1: Logistics
October 04, 2017
New collaboration on trade finance platform built on
blockchain Batavia, CaixaBank, Commerzbank and Erste
Group
September, 2016
Barclays and Wave become first to execute global
trade using blockchain technology.
Wave
C
October 06, 2017
AIG partners with TradeIX, Standard Chartered for
blockchain-enabled trade finance transaction
D
Hyperledger
October 18, 2017
CGI integrates blockchain with conventional trade finance
platform Bank of Montreal, Royal Bank of Canada and
MUFG
October 25, 2017
Hong Kong, Singapore to link up trade finance
blockchain platforms
Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Bespoke Ledger
2: Insurance
3: Financing
E
57
Trade Finance
Industry Segments Live Production Use Cases Tools
58. B
"It was painfully
obvious to me that
the blockchain could
be used to track
objects, and of
course one of the
largest pain points
that runs through
the supply chain is
provenance,"
Everledger CEO Leanne
Kemp
1: Logistics
September 8, 2017
Blockchain at Walmart: Tracking Food from Farm to
Fork
August 22, 2017
IBM Forges Blockchain Collaboration With Nestlé &
Walmart In Global Food Safety
C
D
December 4, 2017
De Beers to invest in blockchain-based diamond
platform
58
Industry Segments Live Production Use Cases Tools
Hyperledger
Hyperledger
Hyperledger
A
August 1, 2015
Everledger Brings Blockchain Tech to Fight Against
Diamond Theft
Hyperledger
Provenance
59. B
"This is
transformational for
identity. It makes it
easier for me to
prove it's me and
harder for the 'bad
guy' to masquerade
as me.“
Greg Wolfond, CEO of
SecureKey
1: Logistics
November 15, 2017
SecureKey Taps IBM Blockchain for Digital Identity
System Launch
October 11, 2017
National Bank of Canada joins SecureKey digital
identity network
C
D
October 11, 2017
IBM, Hyperledger Join Blockchain Identity Consortium
59
Industry Segments Live Production Use Cases Tools
Hyperledger
Hyperledger
Hyperledger
A
May 4, 2017
U.S. credit agencies test Canadian blockchain
identity network
Hyperledger
Identity
60. B
“To send a £1000
through the Barclay's to
a non-EEA country, the
total will be £1040 +
receiver fee, plus £20
they charge for
tracking. Plus
anadditional £7 fee for
paperwork. A trans-
Atlantic transaction
took almost a week and
required the receiver to
visit the bank branch to
prove his identity.
The same payment in
BTC with Cryptopay
results in 0.0005 BTC
(£0.89) fee and would
be delivered in an hour
or three.”
1: Remittance
August 30, 2017
UAE Remittance Giant Taps Ripple Blockchain for
Instant International Payments
July 31 2017
SBI Reveals Joint Blockchain Remittance Venture With
South Korean Startup
C
D
May 25, 2017
Everex Announces Mobile Blockchain-Powered
Microfinance and Fiat Transfer Platform
60
Industry Segments Live Production Use Cases Tools
Hyperledger
Coinplug
Ripple
A
November 23, 2016
Over 100 Migrant Workers Test Blockchain Remittance
in Thailand
EVEREX / CryptoCash
Banking Services
61. 61
Counterfeit drug
market annually
$200 billion
Most counterfeit
drugs manufactured
India or China
Internet sales of
counterfeit drugs
$75 billion
Counterfeit drugs in
some countries
up to 50%
Dying people per year
in Africa
120,000
Deep Dive – Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals
62. 62
Date of
Production
Commissioning
Trucking
Leg
Factory Truck
Port
Services
Milan, Italy
Shipping
Vessel
Maersk
Port
Services
Abidjan, CI
Trucking leg
Owner
Operated
Bus
Owner
Operated
Date of
consumption
Decommissioning
EU Hub
National
Hub
Commissioning
Requires Authentication
Verification &
Decommissioning
Requires Authentication
No blockchain, no distributed ledger
Optional
Pharma Serialization, EMVO – Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals
Mandatory Mandatory
63. Why Blockchain – Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals
63
Incentivizing desired
behaviour
The smart contract execution
and crypto currency aspects
of the blockchain can be used
to steer behaviours through
loyalty
Immutable Trust
Proof of identity, and business
identity, as well as the ability
to quickly add new members
to the supply chain would not
be possible with legacy
architecture
Tracking & Feedback
The smart contract
execution allows for a
full visibility at every
stage of the product
supply chain
Three Key Advantages of
Distributed Architecture for Serialization
Legacy architecture
for the same build
becomes cost
prohibitive due to
security and
authorizations
Increases trust and
differentiates the
manufacturer
Incentivizing
the adoption of
the membership
in clear fungible
currency.
76. 9:00 – 10:45 11:15 – 14:00
• Partage d’expérience
Daniel Haudenschild, Swisscom
• Partage d’expérience
Emilie Raffo, Torus Solutions
• Guide ICO
Vincent Pignon, Canton de Genève
• Conclusion
• Apéritif dînatoire - réseautage
• Introduction, Olivier Sandoz
• L’impulsion politique
Pierre Maudet, Canton de Genève
• La perspective académique
Jean-Pierre Hubaux, EPFL
• Partage d’expérience
Lamine Brahimi, Taurus Group
• L'écosystème start-up
Antonio Gambardella, Fongit
77. Page 77
Guide pratique :
Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)
dans le canton de Genève
Genève, le 03.05.2018
Département de la sécurité et de l’économie (DSE)
Direction générale du développement économique, de la recherche et de l'innovation
80. Page 80
Janvier 2018 : «nation crypto»
Le ministre suisse
de l'économie
Johann Schneider-
Ammann déclare
lors d'une
conférence que la
Suisse veut être la
"nation crypto".
81. Page 81
Février 2018 : Guide de la FINMA
La FINMA publie
un guide pratique
sur les ICO qui
identifie 3
catégories de
jetons :
paiement, utilité et
investissement.
82. Page 82
Mars 2018 : Blockchain taskforce
La blockchain
taskforce
composée d’un
groupe d'environ
50 personnalités
de la politique, de
l'économie et de la
science remet ses
recommandations.
83. Page 83
Mai 2018 : Guide de l’Etat de Genève
L’Etat de Genève
publie son guide
pratique pour faire
une ICO.
85. Page 85
Position de l’AFCGE
• A l’heure actuelle, les ressources financières reçues en
échange de tokens émis sont constitutives d’un produit
imposable, quel que soit la nature du jetons.
• Dans la mesure ou il existe un engagement formel à
allouer les ressources financières à la R&D, une
provision est admise selon une durée à déterminée.
• Les jetons d’investissement ou hybrides devront faire
l’objet d’une analyse spécifique en amont.
• Un ruling fiscal liant juridiquement l’AFCGE et la société
émettrice peut-être obtenu : www.ge.ch/ruling
87. Page 87
Grille de qualification
1. L’équipe et son écosystème
2. Les aspects technologiques
3. Le concept et le business plan
4. Les aspects juridiques
5. Le processus d’onboarding
6. La stratégie marketing et relations publiques
7. Le calendrier
88. Page 88
Procédure de qualification
1. Demandes par email : dgderi@etat.ge.ch
2. Qualification avec :
– Accompagnement pour l’implantation à Genève
– Mises en relations éventuelles avec les acteurs de l’écosystème
genevois
– Possibilité de qualification par un comité d’experts publics et privés
L’Etat de Genève ne traite les demandes que sous l’angle du
développement économique et n’émet aucun avis sur les ICO. Les
acteurs du marché sont les seuls responsables de l’évaluation et du
respect des lois.
92. CONNECTED EVENT
- La blockchain et son impact sur le monde de la finance -
#SconnectE
3 mai 2018
8:30 – 14:00
Auditorium de la FER, Genève
6ème édition