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Introduction to Bitcoin, Blockchain, Distributed Ledger Technologies & Financial Inclusion

Presenter: Dr Leon Perlman Head, DFS Observatory, Columbia Business School Distributed ledger technology (DLT) is a new type of secure database or ledger for keeping track of who owns a financial, physical, or electronic asset, but without the need for a centralized controller of this data. Instead, the data is shared in a peer-to-peer manner across multiple sites, countries, or institutions A prime example of a DLT in commercial use is called ‘blockchain’ technology. It has the potential to: Speed up and reduce the cost of transactions Give individuals more control over their personal data Reduce or remove the need for costly intermediaries Provide secure ‘smart’ legal contracts that execute without user intervention Bolster data security by providing almost real-time evidence of tampering, and Revolutionize regulatory compliance. This webinar is an introductory primer to all these technologies and their application in financial inclusion. It will touch on: Their numerous strengths and weaknesses The varied commercial and public-good applications that have been identified The implications of the disintermediation of traditional centralized controllers of data Concerns in respect of the technology designs and their consistency Issues in implementation and usage Security of DLTs A sample of evolving legal and regulatory challenges and uncertainties around DLTs Applications that may be particularly useful for financial inclusion, including remittances & identity systems, clearing and settlement, and land registration.