CBDC & Stablecoins Explained

Welcome to the September edition of the nChain Innovation Meets Application Newsletter.

Each month, we’ll be sharing insights from our experts on blockchain technology and its utility applications. In our spotlight insight this month, watch the latest videos from nChain experts explaining the differences between CBDCs and stablecoins, and debunking blockchain myths here.

Thank you for your interest in nChain, we hope you enjoy the insights we share. 

Firstly, navigating blockchain… 

1. Blockchain Basics. This first article in our Bitcoin Building Blocks series defines our vision for blockchain, based on Satoshi Nakamoto’s 2008 white paper. Read here. 
2. Debunking blockchain myths. Sebastian Pl?tzeneder, nChain Senior Scientific Advisor, explains how blockchain can benefit all of us, with no blockchain expertise needed. Watch the short video here.

Latest insights from nChain experts

1. CBDC & Stablecoins explained. Simit Naik, one of nChain's CBDC experts, explains the differences in the terms, in under 60 seconds. Watch the short video here.
2. The 40-page guide to CBDCs. A roadmap for the strategic considerations for researching, designing and implementing a CBDC. Download now for free here.

Investing in our people and our IP

1. Supporting a growing workplace. Kristina Noorani appointed as Chief People Officer to oversee organisational development including diversity and inclusion initiatives. Read here.  
2. Expanding our IP portfolio. Olga Fernandez appointed as Chief Legal Officer to manage compliance and expand our portfolio of 450 patent families. Read here.  

Meet us in person

1. KnowNow Conference, London, 14-15 September 2022

Nick Hill, nChain's expert on responsible gaming, will be evaluating industry safeguarding measures alongside key operators and regulators.

2. SBC Summit, Spain, 20-22 September 2022

Ai Ishii, another nChain responsible gaming expert, will be speaking on emerging technology, blockchain and the metaverse at the global betting & iGaming show.

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