Special Edition #4 - Blockchain for Emerging Economies + Communities

This event will feature a presentation about blockchain-based systems for asset trading, barter, supply chain and other in-kind transactions. It will include:

• Historical examples of the double coincidence of wants;

• How we can use the Blockchain to solve this problem,

• Some implications for

• The long tail of digital currencies and

• How these cryptographic assets can be used.

Some of the speakers for this evening are:

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Michiel Berende (https://www.bitcoinwednesday.com/speakers/michiel-berende/), specialist in blockchain applications for the insurance industry, and founder of RISKebiz Inclusive Finance Blockchain Solutions B.V. Michiel will talk about the field of microinsurance for local economies, an area in which he has many years of experience. He previously served as an underwriter and process manager for Dutch insurer Interpolis.

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Eyal Hertzog (https://www.bitcoinwednesday.com/speakers/eyal-hertzog-bancor-protocol/), Chief Architect and Head of Product Development of the Bancor Foundation. He founded Contact Networks, one of the first social networks, in 1999, and Metacafe, a pioneer in online video which reached 50 million active users at its peak, in 2003. He has raised over $100 million from leading venture capital firms, including Accel, Benchmark, Polaris, DAG Ventures and Highland Capital.

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Guy Benartzi (https://www.bitcoinwednesday.com/speakers/guy-benartzi/), CEO of Bancor, which aims to make it easy for anyone to launch their own Ethereum-based cryptocurrency. Guy was previously co-founder of multiplayer games company Mytopia, and has helped to introduce numerous local currencies.

The complete lineup will be announced as soon as possible. Or check here for the full program (https://www.bitcoinwednesday.com/event/special-edition-4/) as soon as it is available.

There will be a limited number of free tickets available for those who RSVP early.

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Walk-in from 1800 on, including drinks and networking.

The program starts at 1900.

Entrance and seating is first come, first served.

Tickets:

No advance tickets necessary.

Free of charge for the first 45 to RSVP.

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Bitcoin Wednesday

One of the best and longest-running regular Bitcoin and Blockchain conferences in the Netherlands.

Always held on the first Wednesday of every month.

An open and informal program for anyone interested in digital currency and the blockchain.

For Bitcoin novices and experts alike. Beginners, investors, entrepreneurs, developers, miners, traders, legal professionals -- all find value in this event.

Brings together a diverse group of people from all levels and backgrounds without any barriers in order to give this important new technology a prominent role in Dutch society.

One of the goals of Bitcoin Wednesday is to promote the industry, to spread the word about Bitcoin (and related technology) in the Netherlands by raising the overall level of awareness and knowledge.

Some of the questions to be addressed:

• How will blockchain technology be useful for the enterprise?

• What are some of the most exciting potential uses for blockchain technology in business?

• What business / enterprise problems can blockchain technology solve?

• How will blockchain technology transform the enterprise?

• What is a blockchain and what can you do with it?

• What industries will blockchain technology disrupt?

• How does a business develop a blockchain strategy?