Blockchain Scotland Meetup
Welcome to the Monthly Blockchain Scotland Meetup at the Bayes Centre in Edinburgh. The event takes place at the ground floor in G.03.
17.00 - 17.10
Arrivals
17.10 - 17.15
A welcome from the host
17.15 - 17.35 "Blockchain and AI - an Introduction" by Maciej Zurawski, CEO, Redeem Technologies
A technical exploration of many different ways how AI and blockchain can benefit each other and be integrated. An exploration of the ethical challenge: can blockchain tame and democratize the power concertation and centralization that AI is enabling?
Finally, a review of some of the AI tokens on the blockchain - some with a market cap of billions.
17.35 - 17.50
Q&A
17.50 - 18.10 "Cryptoeconomics 101: A Primer on Cryptoeconomics and Its Application" by Ben Whittle, Founder & Designer at Token Architecture.
Cryptoeconomics is an interdisciplinary field that lies at the intersection of technology and economics, focusing on the development of economies underpinned by blockchain technology. It is crucial for understanding how we can create distributed systems in which incentives are aligned and participation is both secured and rewarded. The field encompasses the entire toolset involved in creating digital economies, including tokens. This talk offers a concise introduction to the subject matter, providing an overview of the key concepts and principles that form the foundation of cryptoeconomics.
Ben is also Founding Member & Contributor at Just Cryptoeconomics
18.10 - 18.25
Q&A
18.25 - 18.45
Break & drinks
18.45 - 19.05 "Bitcoin Walkthrough" by Endo Rivers
This talk will provide an overview of Bitcoin's distinctive monetary policy, including its programmed inflation schedule and the regular halving of block rewards. The discussion will focus on how these fundamental aspects of the Bitcoin protocol contribute to the asset's scarcity and price dynamics. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the economic forces that drive Bitcoin's long-term valuation.
19.05 - 19.20
Q&A
19.20 Introductions
Announcements
19.40 Pizza, sushi & drinks
(incl. vegan and gluten-free options)
Networking and drinks until 9 pm in Bayes
21.00 - 23.00 Networking in the Pear Tree
Drinks and networking in the Pear Tree until 11 p.m.
At the pub they are offer drinks and dinner (until 10 pm).
Please join us to the Pear Tree where the discussions will continue.
Our Sponsors:
Dabl.club (gold sponsor)
SuperTeamUK (silver sponsor)
Newcore (bronze sponsor)
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