DC Blockchain Summit: Exploring Challenges and Unique Applications of Blockchain
The Chamber of Digital Commerce has announced the launch of its DC Blockchain Submit, which will be hosted at Georgetown University on March 3, 2016, to explore policy challenges and application of the blockchain technology. The event will be joined by tech conglomerates, financial experts, government agencies, bitcoin startups, and cryptocurrency enthusiasts, bringing together top-funded technology firms to demonstrate unique use cases for the Bitcoin blockchain technology. Some of the many applications of the blockchain technology which will covered in the Blockchain Innovation Showcase....
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