Blockchain, Bitcoin, Crypto Currencies und das Crypto Valley. Prof. Dr. René Hüsler, Hochschule Luzern

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1 Blockchain, Bitcoin, Crypto Currencies und das Crypto Valley Prof. Dr. René Hüsler, Hochschule Luzern

2 Historie von Blockchain und Bitcoin Oktober 2008: Paper von Satoshi Nakamoto Nakamoto ist ein Pseudonym Blockchain = Technologie Bitcoin = Währung

3 Rapid grown of cryptocurrencies in th Dec th Dec th Dec th Dec th Dec 2017 Total Market Cap Number of cryptocoins

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13 Hash Code - «Spiegelei-Prinzip»

14 Hash Code PASSWORD! 09bffa954fef56 de828671a2b6 4da71009bae8 9def060eb355a 7d

15 Proof of Work «ausprobieren»

16 Proof of Work? + Nonce PASSWORD! 001b09bffa 0f45d9bffa Mining bffa

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25 Anwendungsmöglichkeiten Gesundheitsakte Zahlungsverkehr Glücksspiel Kredit / Verleih Internet of Things Crypto Währung Rechte / Grundbuch Identität Eigentum Ownership Blockchain Versicher-ung Verteilte Apps Sicherheit Transport Smart Contract Autonome Organisation Wahl Notar Service

26 Blockchain could dramatically reshape products and processes across all industries 24+ countries currently investing in blockchain Global interest US$ 20 billion in blockchain revenues in the enterprise application market by ,500+ patents filed over the last 3 years Research Bank experimentation 80% of banks predicted to initiate blockchain projects by corporations have joined 25+ blockchain consortia Consortium efforts Blockchain Central banks Venture capital Over US$ 1.5 billion in 1140 startups over the past 3 years 90+ central banks engaged in blockchain discussions worldwide Source: World Economic Forum: The future of financial infrastructure, August 2016

27 First Blockchain movers are focusing on selective & existing cases into production with the highest benefit impact Example: Financial Services Industry Examples of drivers and benefits Use case Trade finance Value driver Operational simplification Benefits Real-time multi-party tracking & management of letters of credit, faster automated settlement Efficiency potential: $14-$17 billion Automated compliance Regulatory efficiency improvement Faster & more accurate reporting Efficiency potential: $3-$5 billion Global payments Settlement time reduction Near real-time point-to-point transfer of funds Efficiency potential: $50-$60 billion Post trade procession Operational simplification Risk reduction Reduce settlement time, lower operational risks Efficiency potential: $15-$20 billion Source: World Economic Forum: The future of financial infrastructure (August 2016) / McKinsey analysis (January 2017)

28 Crypto Valley World s leading blockchain and cryptographic technology ecosystems

29 Mission Statement Develop the World s Best Ecosystem for Blockchain and Other Cryptographic Technologies and Businesses Swiss centric initiative, headquartered in Zug Active connections to international centers of blockchain innovation in London, Singapore, Silicon Valley and New York Bringing together Startups, Investors, Technology companies, Academia, Legislators and Established Enterprises

30 One of the World s leading Blockchain & Cryptographic Technology Ecosystems Infrastructure Development Access to Technology Freedom to participate Fairness and Impact Investments Venture Capital Business Angels Banks Start-ups Innovation Creativity Pushing limits Corporates Support Help to Scale Investors Innovation Labs Education Universities Research institutions Government Legislation Regulators

31 The Swiss Crypto/Blockchain Startup Map: >50 Startups Source: Swisscom Fintech Startup Map, March 2017

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33 Overview of Founding Members Over 660 members as of January 2018

34 Working Groups We operate by involving our growing community to work together and drive the agenda: Regulation Members can suggest and join Working Groups Investors Board facilitates and enables productive and inclusive environment Corporate members sponsor Working Groups by providing their resources Onboarding Startups Results and Goals are regularly published and disseminated Industry Associations, Legislators and Academia are engaged in the discussions Corporate Sponsoring Events Communication

35 Three Levels of Crypto Valley Events First Tuesday Meetups Quarterly Events Annual Events

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38 38, Vielen Dank für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit Prof. Dr. René Hüsler

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