Announcements
- Dec 11 Meeting time moved to 8am PT - Guest Presenter: Dan Doney, CTO for DTCC Digital Assets - current innovation and the future of blockchain in FI.
Potential Topics to Explore in 2025
Blockchain in Financial Transactions
- Evolution of stock settlement times (moving towards instant settlement with blockchain).
- Potential to transform financial systems, including Federal Reserve and transnational transactions.
- Discussion on political influences, with crypto funding for both sides of U.S. elections.
Exploring AI & Blockchain Applications
- Proposal for multi-AI entity communication using blockchain for secure negotiation tasks.
- Interest in experimenting with this model and presenting at conferences.
- Potential applications in digital health and digital identity, with relevance to quantum encryption.
Quantum Agility & Resilient Systems
- Importance of quantum-resistant cryptographic systems.
- Need for scalable, cost-effective solutions to manage large data with resilience (anti-fragility).
Stakeholder Engagement & Promotion
- Need for increased participation and visibility among stakeholders (70,000+ on mailing list).
- Suggestion to invite guest speakers and send reminder emails to keep stakeholders informed.
Blockchain's Everyday Applications
- Future potential of blockchain in daily life, illustrated with examples like smart home devices.
- Thought experiment on blockchain's broader implications and practical challenges in scaling.
Combining Blockchain & AI for Efficiency
- Potential for cost savings and operational efficiency by merging blockchain with AI.
- Encouragement to explore innovative applications, noting skepticism about Ethereum's current success stories.
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Hillary Baron
Sr Technical Director
CSA
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