Blockchain4Belgium

Interested in Distributed Ledger Technology and willing to make Europe a better place ? A fantastic opportunity has just arrived: EUROPEUM - EDIC ex European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) is hiring its director. Application starts date (CET): 9 August 2024 Application deadline (CET): 31 September 2024, 12:00 CET Job Position: Director (Chief Executive Officer and Legal Representative) Employer: EUROPEUM-EDIC Contract: Full-time employment for three years, renewable Gross Salary rate: From €124.092 to €166.056/annum depending on qualifications and seniority Working hours/dedication: Full-time Location: Premises of the EUROPEUM-EDIC Statutory Seat – Brussels Working Language: English See further details in the link below: https://lnkd.in/dj_hUQvs

A clear message from Mathieu MICHEL about the EUROPEUM - EDIC (the successor of the #EBSI #blockchain project): “the true risk is doing nothing”. Bringing together 9 EU countries, #Europeum shows how Europe should take the lead on innovation and new technologies, whilst incorporating European values. Can’t wait for the acceleration of Europeum!

📅 📢 Breaking News! The 6th Edition of the Annual Blockchain for Europe Summit is officially on the way! 🎉 Mark your calendars now, and register to secure your spot at this must-attend event! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the 6th Edition of our Annual Blockchain for Europe Summit, where regulators, industry experts, and innovators will gather to discuss the rapidly evolving #blockchain & #web3 landscape. 📍 Location: Sparks meeting, Rue Ravenstein 60, 1000 Brussels 🗓️ Dates: 3rd & 4th December 2024 This year's event will offer invaluable #insights into regulatory developments and trends, with key discussions on #tokenisation, #CBDCs, #MiCA, #DeFi, #privacy, #IPR, and the potential agenda-setting for the next EU mandate. Attendees will engage with thought leaders shaping innovation and regulatory frameworks, exploring cutting-edge blockchain developments, with a focus on the critical role of regulation. Like our previous Summits, we encourage you to register promptly, as attendance is free for all. Don’t miss the chance to be part of one of the industry’s most anticipated events! 👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/4erQHmy #BlockchainSummit #6thEdition #Innovation #December #Sparks

Regulation found as #1 challenge by EU startups, by a peer-to-peer comparison of European and US startups. What do you think should be made easier, and what regulations? https://lnkd.in/eV7SHqcR

I’m excited to share that I’m one of the leaders in the working group of Blockchain4Belgium to promote the use of Web3, blockchain & digital assets technologies in our economy. We’re currently working on an initiative to advance the adoption of Web3, launched by the FPS Policy and Support (BOSA). The aim is to help grow the Web3 industry in Belgium by putting forward a list of concrete actions to facilitate the creation of a solid legal and regulatory framework for blockchain and crypto-assets in Belgium. This document will be a valuable resource for legal professionals, government officials, industry players, and regulators, providing guidance on key practical and legal questions as well as supporting the adoption of Web3 technologies. Afterwards, we’ll be organizing workshops to invite stakeholders across the Belgian landscape to gather feedback. If you’re interested in the results or want to get involved—especially if you’re from a government institution—please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Let’s work together to advance blockchain technology in Belgium! Join the ongoing work here https://lnkd.in/g-viiK6P Thanks to Jack Hamande, Christophe M., Nathanael Ackerman for taking the lead on this endeavour and Jean-Louis Lauwers and Fom LY for the collaboration! #Blockchain #Web3 #Blockchain4Belgium #Regulation #Digitalization

Now and then, people ask me, "Is the #blockchain4belgium initiative still active? Is anyone still working on it? ( or even When Lambo? 😎 )" The short answer: Yes, it's alive and kicking! The long answer: Not only is it alive, it's thriving! Sure, we’ve seen talented Web3 entrepreneurs like Tuur Demeester and Pieter Wuille leave Belgium, and when not abroad, the excitement seems to be happening more in other European countries (Lithuania is the most popular jurisdiction in Europe for Central Exchanges with 12 established companies, followed closely by 🇮🇹, 🇫🇷, 🇵🇱 or the 🇳🇱 ... but not 🇧🇪 ) Yet we recognize the urgency. 🌎, cryptocurrency adoption has skyrocketed from 100M users to 560M in just 3 years. By 2030, the asset tokenization market is expected to reach $10T, and decentralized finance (DeFi) is projected to hit $272B. 🇧🇪 must be part of this ecosystem, we cannot afford to miss a piece of the 🍰. That's why the B4B initiative ( join us on WhatsApp! https://lnkd.in/dr8Aq9qE ) has been on 🔥 lately. We have been at it and developed a comprehensive report that not only analyzes the market and blockchain landscape but also offers actionable recommendations for the 🇧🇪 government. In this report, we’ve crafted 80+ recommendations to strengthen Belgium's position in blockchain, grouped into thematic chapters with dedicated workgroups. The leads and workgroups are now reviewing and scoring these recommendations, prioritizing the must-haves to ensure policymakers focus on the most impactful changes. (Nothing like MosCoW right 😁) The next step? Quite soon! 🚀 We will be opening up the public consultation, where we invite interested parties to submit their own recommendations. A special thanks to the FPS BOSA team, Christophe M., Nathanael Ackerman , Jack Hamande and all the advisors who made this possible. Special shoutout to Fom LY, Florian Ernotte, Lorena Billi, Koen Vingerhoets, Bart Coelus and Willem De Clercq, Samy Carrere, some great inputs there 🙏 — #LFG and let's make history! #Blockchain #Web3 #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Crypto #Blockchain4Belgium #Policy

Een zeer degelijk uitgevoerde studie over de impact van blockchain door KPMG. Dank aan Christoph Meeussen dat deze studie, na bijna 6 jaar! eindelijk het daglicht heeft gezien 📢 Blockchain is de afgelopen jaren een beetje (of misschien wel te veel) op de achtergrond geraakt. Eén van de redenen hiervoor is dat het moeilijk is om te begrijpen hoe blockchain precies werkt. Onlangs hoorde ik dit nog op een event. Wat opvallend is: over AI worden soortgelijke vragen zelden gesteld. Omdat we allemaal kunnen werken met tools zoals ChatGPT, krijgen we vaak de indruk dat we AI begrijpen. Maar helaas is dat niet helemaal waar. De werking van blockchain mag dan ingewikkeld zijn, het is duidelijk en transparant – iets dat niet altijd gezegd kan worden over AI. Blockchain4Belgium VIVES Research (University of Applied Sciences) Notaris.be De Standaard #Blockchain #AI #Technologie #Notariaat #Innovatie #Digitalisering

September 23th, did you block it in your agenda? If not, please do so because... *drumroll* Fujitsu invites you to the culminating event of the EU #CHAISE project at the Thon Hotel (Rue de la Loi 75) in Brussels (& online but then you'll have to provide your own food and drinks). The CHAISE project focuses on a strategic approach on #blockchain #skills development for Europe, with future-proof training solutions to tackle blockchain skill shortages. More info on https://lnkd.in/e8EZA6kt Genuinely exciting I'd say to be part of this hybrid event, dedicated to the future of Blockchain skills in Belgium and part of the CHAISE National Information Days. Please register for the event using the following link: https://lnkd.in/emSr4-xS. Sharing is caring, by the way! Let's take a look at the agenda? - 9:00 AM: Registration and Coffee - 9:30 AM: Welcome Words (Belgian authorities, CHAISE project experts, Fujitsu Team with Michael Verveckken, CEO of Fujitsu BeNeLux) - 9:45 AM: Keynote on the strategic importance of blockchain skills in Europe, highlighting the European Commission's initiatives in this area, by Fabrizia Benini (Head of unit at the European Commission DG CNECT E.03 Internet Governance and Multistakeholder Relations) - 10:15 AM: CHAISE Project Presentation by Parisa Ghodous (Professor of Computer Science at University Lyon 1 & CHAISE Project Coordinator) - 10:45 AM: Panel discussion about digital and blockchain skills in Belgium and Europe, now and in the future with Jack Hamande (Director General for Digital Transformation at BOSA – Belgium), Saskia Van Uffelen ((SVFF) AGORIA and Digital Skills expert Brussels), Aloïs Moubax (Blockchain consultant at Agoria – WalChain; Programme Manager Digital Wallonia 4 Trust) - 11:30 AM: Coffee Break - 12:00 PM: Panel discussion about the role of universities and educational stakeholders in blockchain skills development with Bjorn Cumps (Professor & Partner at Vlerick Business School), Marie-Mo Vaeyens (ir. PhD, Responsable TechSci at ULB), Florian Ernotte (Tech Lawyer , Partner avroy avocats, Cofounder of Cryptomonnaie.Be) and Jana Faschinger-Sanborn (one of the CHAISE course certification creators) - 12:45 PM: Closing Speech (Sustaining Success: The Long-Term Vision and Next Steps for CHAISE) by Bara G. from INATBA - International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications - 01:15 PM: a well deserved networking lunch Please register for the event using the following link: https://lnkd.in/emSr4-xS

JOB ALERT: FPS Policy and Support is recruiting!!! 🚀😎 FPS Policy and Support's UX & Digital Inclusion Expertise Center is looking for a UX DESIGNER. Do you have a Master's level degree with at least 2 years' experience in the field of user experience? Then don't wait to apply before 16/09/2024! https://lnkd.in/eP-DqMiD

🚨Blockchain : Le Bouclier Incontournable pour la Souveraineté des Entreprises et des Gouvernements 🚨 Aujourd'hui, la #blockchain n'est plus un simple concept ou un jargon technologique réservé aux experts. Elle est devenue un outil essentiel pour toute entreprise ou gouvernement qui prend au sérieux sa #sécurité et son avenir numérique. La question n'est pas de savoir si vous allez adopter la blockchain, mais quand. 🔍 Pourquoi la Blockchain est Cruciale Dès Maintenant ? 1. Sécurité et Transparence : Avec l'augmentation des #cyberattaques, les entreprises ne peuvent plus se permettre de jouer avec la sécurité de leurs #données. La blockchain assure une transparence totale et une immutabilité des informations. Selon PwC en 2023, 84% des entreprises considèrent la blockchain comme essentielle pour améliorer la sécurité et réduire les risques de fraude. 2. Efficacité et Réduction des Coûts : Fini les processus archaïques et les intermédiaires coûteux. Grâce aux capacités de la blockchain, les entreprises peuvent rationaliser leurs opérations, de la gestion des chaînes d'approvisionnement à l'#automatisation des processus avec les smart contracts. Le World Economic Forum prévoit que l’adoption de la blockchain pourrait générer jusqu'à 1,1 trillion de dollars d’économies annuelles d'ici 2025. 3. Souveraineté et Contrôle des Données : Dans un monde où les données sont le nouvel #or #noir, la blockchain offre une #solution pour reprendre le contrôle. Elle permet de gérer les données de manière sécurisée et #autonome, garantissant ainsi la souveraineté numérique face aux menaces croissantes. Pour les gouvernements et les entreprises belges, cela signifie protéger leur autonomie stratégique et économique. 📊 Quelques faits récents : - En 2023, la European Commission a pris des mesures pour promouvoir l'adoption de la blockchain à travers l'UE, soulignant l'importance de cette technologie pour l'avenir économique et sécuritaire de la région. - Une étude de Gartner prévoit qu’en 2025, les entreprises qui intègrent la blockchain verront leur efficacité opérationnelle augmenter de 30%. Ignorer cette tendance, c'est choisir de rester en arrière. 💡 Chiffres Clés sur le Marché de la Blockchain : - Le marché mondial de la blockchain était évalué à 7,18 milliards de dollars en 2022 et devrait atteindre 163,83 milliards de dollars d'ici 2029, avec un taux de croissance annuel composé (CAGR) de 56,3% selon @Fortune Business Insights. - IDC prévoit que les dépenses mondiales en solutions blockchain atteindront 19 milliards de dollars en 2024, illustrant l'engouement et la demande croissante pour cette technologie. En Belgique 🇧🇪 nous avons WalChain - Construire le Web3 et Blockchain4Belgium, continuons donc les efforts ensembles car les entreprises et les GOV qui n'agissent pas risquent de sacrifier leur sécurité, leur efficacité, et leur indépendance. Wallonie Entreprendre Digital Wallonia Agoria INFOPOLE ℹ Sources en commentaires