New Research Article on the Intersection of Blockchain-Based Fan Tokens and the FIFA World Cup The Dawn of Fan Tokens: Blockchain’s innovative force extends its reach to sports enthusiasts worldwide through fan tokens. Top-tier sports institutions, from football giants like FC Barcelona to racing legends like Formula 1, have seamlessly integrated this crypto marvel into their fan engagement strategies. Through these tokens, fans are not just passive spectators; they become stakeholders with the power to influence team decisions and access exclusive perks. By March 2023, the staggering value o ..read more

“Proof of Work” artist talk as part of the exhibition “Man and Mining” at the Museum der Arbeit On 11.12.2023, an artist talk with photographer Prof. Danny Franzreb and Dr. Lennart Ante, Managing Director and co-founder of the Blockchain Research Lab, took place at the Museum der Arbeit in Hamburg. The event was moderated by Melanie Stein. We would like to thank the museum for the invitation and the constructive conversations and discussions at the event ..read more

Talk at the 1st METAVERSE #wissenrockt conference Real virtual opportunities for the construction and real estate industry The conference, focused on the construction and real estate industry, explored the diverse possibilities of the metaverse and its importance for younger generations. Topics such as BIM, 3D, virtual tours and real estate trading in the metaverse took center stage. Speakers discussed the use of virtualization, BIM and simulation in the metaverse, discussed the property market there and presented new business models. A panel discussion highlighted the advantages and disadv ..read more

Insights on the Crossroads of Cryptocurrency and Gambling: A Conversation with Sally Gainsbury and Kahlil Philander Our co-founder Dr. Fred Steinmetz had the privilege of joining the Technology, Risk, and Gambling webinar series, hosted by distinguished gambling researchers Prof. Sally Gainsbury and Prof. Kahlil S. Philander. In the latest episode, they delved into ‘The Interrelations of Cryptocurrency and Gambling,’ exploring the evolving landscape at the intersection of these two domains. During the one-hour seminar, the discussion revolved around our co-founder Fred’s paper, which can be ..read more

Presentation at the “Digital Marketing Meets Industry # Finance” event organized by Bitkom The “Digital Marketing Meets Industry # Finance” event, which took place as a virtual meeting on October 10, 2023, covered a wide range of topics highlighting the intersection between digital marketing and financial services. Organized by Bitkom e.V. and other organizations, the agenda kicked off with a welcome and introduction by Dr. Florian Bayer and Kerstin Valet. The topics included: Social listening in the financial sector: Valentin Küssner spoke about how companies can develop a better understan ..read more

Navigating the Digital Landscape: Transforming Supply Chains into Value Networks with Blockchain, AI, and IoT Our co-founder Dr. Fred Steinmetz had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion at the Erster Deutscher Lieferkettentag 2023, which delved into the transformative power of digitalization in the supply chain. Titled “Digitalisierung in der Lieferkette oder: von der Supply Chain zum Value Network mit Blockchain, KI und IoT,” the panel explored the integration of technologies like Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) to propel supply cha ..read more

Blockchain Research Lab joins European Blockchain Association We’re excited to share that the BRL became part of the European Blockchain Association (EBA). Our focus as a non-profit organization is to deepen the understanding of blockchain technology and its applications. We explore various challenges and opportunities presented by blockchain, combining technical expertise with insights into economic and societal implications. Our goal is to provide well-informed, independent guidance on blockchain technology to a wide range of stakeholders. As a hub for innovation and knowledge exchange, B ..read more

Retail Investors in the Crypto-Metaverse: A New Frontier in Digital Real Estate The realms of gaming, augmented reality, virtual reality, and real estate have converged into a sophisticated digital ecosystem known as the crypto-metaverse. Empowered by blockchain technologies and underpinned by cryptocurrencies, they enable investors to purchase digital real estate in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and interact with digital landscapes. The crypto-metaverse transcends mere amusement and has evolved into a robust digital landscape. This new paper reveals the motivations behind why ordin ..read more

Blockchain Research Lab receives grant from the DZ BANK Stiftung We are excited to announce that the Blockchain Research Lab has received a grant from the DZ BANK Stiftung. The funded project started in August 2023 and seeks to explore the opportunities of security tokens as a local investment option for individual investors. Furthermore, we are investigating the viability of security tokens as a potential future business model for cooperative banks. More information about the project can be found here. By harnessing the capabilities of blockchain technology, security tokens can facilitate ..read more

Presentation on „Onboarding ChatGPT“ at Der Wirtschaftsverein e.V. The talk of Martin Zielinski at Der Wirtschaftsverein e.V. on 26.06.2023 provided a comprehensive overview of ChatGPT, detailing its functionality, business applications, challenges, legal considerations, and a hands-on workshop with concrete examples. The focus on opportunities and limitations makes this information highly relevant for firms, as understanding and leveraging ChatGPT could unlock new potentials in automation, customer engagement, and various innovative solutions tailored to modern business needs. A live survey ..read more