The Rise of Blockchain in Hamburg
The Senate of Hamburg has rolled out its first comprehensive report on blockchain activities, spotlighting a growing tech wave. Talk about being ahead of the curve! The city isn’t just dipping its toes in the blockchain pool; it’s belly-flopping right in!
Senator Westhagemann’s Vision
In a bold proclamation on July 23, Senator Michael Westhagemann emphasized that Hamburg aims to leverage the true strengths of blockchain technology. Unlike other cities playing in regulatory gray areas, Hamburg seeks to create efficiencies and security within these promising projects. It’s like the city is waving a large “Welcome” sign to blockchain ventures while telling the others, “Hey, stay in your lane!”
Notable Blockchain Projects in Hamburg
Hamburg has been busy, with its hands in multiple blockchain pots:
- Enerchain: Launched in May 2019, this blockchain-enabled energy trading platform was a product of two years’ hard work and teamwork. Talk about a bright idea!
- HanseBloc: This initiative is about beefing up logistics through blockchain magic. Think of smoother shipping and less paper, which is definitely a win-win.
- SAMPL: The Secure Additive Manufacturing Platform is on a mission for copyright protection in 3D printing. Launched in late 2016, it’s slated for completion later this year.
Conferences Brewing in Blockchain Summer Hamburg
Mark your calendars, folks! Hamburg is gearing up to host three major blockchain conferences this summer as part of its Blockchain Summer Hamburg series. Expect a whirlwind of ideas at:
- Distribute
- Blockchance Conference Hamburg 2019
- moinBlockchain conference
Looks like the city is ready to blast off into the blockchain stratosphere!
The Big Picture: Blockchain Beyond Borders
No pressure, but Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin recently dubbed Berlin “the most important city in the blockchain cosmos.” With Hamburg’s ambitious projects and upcoming events, this sibling rivalry might just get more exciting. It seems like the German tech scene is hungry for innovation—and there’s room for both cities to shine.
