Bitcoin Professionals Melbourne - Smart Contracts and Bitcoin 2.0

For those still coming to grips with Bitcoin. we want to open up things even further, and talk about Bitcoin 2.0.

In a nutshell, Bitcoin 2.0 rests on being able to apply the public, distributed blockchain technology that lies underneath Bitcoin and apply this to create so-called "smart contracts" ... contracts that are independently, transparently verifiable and, potentially, self-executing. Think automatic property settlements, self-regulating corporations law, and more.

Speakers to be finalised, but this promises to further expand your mind to the possibilities of the blockchain.

SCHEDULE

5:45 Arrive

6:00 Talks

Smart Contracts 101

Amor Sexton, Adroit Lawyers (http://www.adroitlawyers.com.au/), Digital Currency lawyers

Smart contracts are one of the most exciting potential applications of blockchain technology. This collision of technology and the law could revolutionise many processes, including conveyancing, estate management, asset distribution, micropayments, and governance. Amor will explain the basics of what a smart contract is, what a smart contract isn't, and will explore some of the questions that need to be answered before the potential of smart contracts can be realised.

Smart Contracts Examples

Jonathan Briasco, http://vennd.io - one of the world's first smart contract service providers.

"Smart contracts" are right on the bleeding edge of blockchain tech, and can be quite difficult to understand. In this session we'll take a look at some potential use cases, as well as some real-world examples that are actually already in use.

Panel Discussion / Q&A

Amor and Jonathan will be joined by Alan Tsen and they'll field and answer any burning questions you have on the exciting opportunities as well as the legal complexities presented by smart contracts.

7:00 Drinks and Networking

8:00 Close

About Amor
Amor is Australia's first digital currency lawyer (http://www.adroitlawyers.com.au/) in Australia. She has hands-on experience advising businesses that are commercialising bitcoin and blockchain technology. She has also advised industry groups on regulatory issues and has liaised with policy makers and regulators to get a clearer understanding of how the existing legal framework applies to bitcoin and blockchain technology.

About Jonathan
Jonathan got involved with Bitcoin in the middle of 2013 and swiftly began exploring other uses for blockchain technology. It was through these activities that he met his now-cofounder Jeremy with whom he started vennd.io (http://vennd.io/), one of the world's first smart contract service providers.

About Alan
Alan is a former tax advisor. He worked in the tax and legal practice of a big four accounting firm in Melbourne for a number of years. After leaving practice he started a successful business in the eduction space. Alan now consults (http://www.coindoctrine.com) to startups and professional services firms on Bitcoin related issues, co-organises the Melbourne Bitcoin meetup and is the editor of The Week In Bitcoin (http://www.theweekinbitcoin.com) . He also contributes his view to a number of online publications on regulatory issues relating to Bitcoin and startups more generally.