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Guest Lecture on “Stablecoins and their Relevance to Global Finance” at Mahidol University – Blockchain Research Lab
Guest Lecture on "Stablecoins and their Relevance to Global Finance" at Mahidol University We are happy to report that our CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Lennart Ante, held guest lectures on "Stablecoins and their Relevance to Global Finance" at Mahidol University, hosted by Prof. Dr. Aman Saggu, whom we would like to
Presentation on Real Estate and Blockchain Technology at Hofstra University – Blockchain Research Lab
Presentation on Real Estate and Blockchain Technology at Hofstra University We are happy to report that our CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. Lennart Ante, presented at the "Real Estate and Technology" conference hosted by The Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies and Hofstra University’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business. The event took
New Research Article on the Intersection of Blockchain-Based Fan Tokens and the FIFA World Cup – Blockchain Research Lab
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
Navigating the Digital Landscape: Transforming Supply Chains into Value Networks with Blockchain, AI, and IoT – Blockchain Research Lab
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
“Proof of Work” artist talk as part of the exhibition “Man and Mining” at the Museum der Arbeit – Blockchain Research Lab
"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
Presentation at the “Digital Marketing Meets Industry # Finance” event organized by Bitkom – Blockchain Research Lab
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
Insights on the Crossroads of Cryptocurrency and Gambling: A Conversation with Sally Gainsbury and Kahlil Philander – Blockchain Research Lab
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
Talk at the 1st METAVERSE #wissenrockt conference Real virtual opportunities for the construction and real estate industry – Blockchain Research Lab
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
Blockchain Research Lab joins European Blockchain Association – Blockchain Research Lab
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
Retail Investors in the Crypto-Metaverse: A New Frontier in Digital Real Estate – Blockchain Research Lab
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
Blockchain Research Lab receives grant from the DZ BANK Stiftung – Blockchain Research Lab
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.
Presentation on „Onboarding ChatGPT“ at Der Wirtschaftsverein e.V. – Blockchain Research Lab
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,
Unlocking Environmental Sustainability through Regenerative Finance (ReFi): The Transformative Synergy of Web3 and AI Technologies – Blockchain Research Lab
Unlocking Environmental Sustainability through Regenerative Finance (ReFi): The Transformative Synergy of Web3 and AI Technologies This blog post is an invited guest post by Dr Julian Granados. This work draws on the research conducted by Dr Granados at the Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Research on the opportunities and tools that arise from
Seminar Course in the Study Program Q+ at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz on Cryptocurrencies and the Digitalization of the Financial System – Blockchain Research Lab
Seminar Course in the Study Program Q+ at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz on Cryptocurrencies and the Digitalization of the German Financial and Banking System of the Future On June 15, 2023, our co-founder Professor Dr. Ingo Fiedler led an event course on the topic "Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple & Co. -
The Blockchain Research Lab is proud to announce its 5th birthday! – Blockchain Research Lab
The Blockchain Research Lab is proud to announce its 5th birthday! Dear Blockchain Enthusiasts, Together, we reflect upon this incredible journey, looking back at the past few years of exciting new experiences, successes, challenges, and opportunities. Below, we present an interview with the core BRL team, uncovering their unique
Presentation and Panel Discussion at Concordia University’s Conference Series on online gambling (Montreal) – Blockchain Research Lab
Presentation and Panel Discussion at Concordia University’s Conference Series on online gambling (Montreal) Organized by the Research Chair on Gambling at Concordia University, Montreal, our co-founder Professor Dr. Ingo Fiedler gave a presentation at the Conference Series on online gambling on 17th
Presentation at the University of Hohenheim Gambling – Symposium on the intersection of cryptocurrencies and gambling – Blockchain Research Lab
Presentation at the University of Hohenheim Gambling - Symposium on the intersection of cryptocurrencies and gambling On 15th March 2023, our co-founder Professor Dr. Ingo Fiedler gave a presentation on the overlap of cryptocurrencies and gambling at the 20th gambling symposium of the
Decoding Social Dynamics: An Anthropological Study on Cryptocurrency – Blockchain Research Lab
Decoding Social Dynamics: An Anthropological Study on Cryptocurrency This blog post is an invited guest post by Anna Vennonen. This article draws on the ethnographic study she conducted for her Master’s Thesis at the University of Helsinki in 2023, titled: ‘More than Money: An Ethnography of Dreams, Value and Community in the Cryptoscene’.
Educating gambling addiction counsellors about the intersection of cryptocurrency and gambling: Experiences from an in-person seminar – Blockchain Research Lab
Educating gambling addiction counsellors about the intersection of cryptocurrency and gambling: Experiences from an in-person seminar Our co-founder Fred Steinmetz recently led an immersive in-person seminar at the Hessische Landesstelle für Suchtfragen e.V. (HLS), a non-profit organization focused on information, help and consultancy as well as prevention of gambling addiction, to
The ChatGPT Effect: A Financial Frenzy for Artificial Intelligence Cryptocurrencies – Blockchain Research Lab
The ChatGPT Effect: A Financial Frenzy for Artificial Intelligence Cryptocurrencies In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated nearly every aspect of modern life, one can hardly imagine being unaware of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The state-of-the-art large language model, renowned for its uncanny ability to
Exploring the Intersections of Cryptocurrency and Gambling: Insights from a Seminar – Blockchain Research Lab
Exploring the Intersections of Cryptocurrency and Gambling: Insights from a Seminar As a researcher with a deep interest in the intersections of cryptocurrency and gambling, our co-founder Fred Steinmetz recently had the pleasure of leading a seminar on this topic at the Landesfachstelle Glücksspielsucht North-Rhine Westphalia (NRW) – a non-profit organization
Presentation on the Interrelations between Pay-to-Win Gaming and Gambling at Ruhr University Bochum – Blockchain Research Lab
Presentation on the Interrelations between Pay-to-Win Gaming and Gambling at Ruhr University Bochum Pay-to-win gaming, also known as "freemium" gaming, is a business model used by many games where players can download and play the game for free, but are encouraged to spend real money in order to advance faster or gain a
Scientific report: “Avatars: Shaping Digital Identity in the Metaverse” – Blockchain Research Lab
Scientific report: "Avatars: Shaping Digital Identity in the Metaverse" We are excited to announce the release of our latest comprehensive report “Avatars: Shaping Digital Identity in the Metaverse”, that delves into the essential role avatars play in the metaverse and digital identity. As a major pillar of the metaverse ecosystem, avatars have
New research published: A Blockchain-Based Fan Token Framework – Blockchain Research Lab
New research published: A Blockchain-Based Fan Token Framework We are excited to announce that the research paper "Enhancing Trust, Efficiency, and Empowerment in Sports: Developing a Blockchain-Based Fan Token Framework" has been accepted at the prestigious Thirty-first European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS 2023),
The Rise of ChatGPT: Exploring its Effects on AI-Based Cryptocurrencies – Blockchain Research Lab
The Rise of ChatGPT: Exploring its Effects on AI-Based Cryptocurrencies The launch of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot model developed by OpenAI, has generated significant interest worldwide. The model uses reinforcement learning to engage in verbal communication with its users, providing detailed responses and accurate answers to questions. Within a week of
New research published: A Systematic Analysis of Empirical Research on Stablecoins. – Blockchain Research Lab
New research published: A Systematic Analysis of Empirical Research on Stablecoins. Stablecoins have become an increasingly popular topic in the cryptocurrency space. These digital assets are pegged to the value of a traditional currency, such as the US dollar, and are designed to minimize price
The interrelations of cryptocurrency and gambling: Results from a representative survey – Blockchain Research Lab
The interrelations of cryptocurrency and gambling: Results from a representative survey In contrast to the well-researched interrelations between stock trading and gambling, the scientific literature covering the relationship between cryptocurrency and gambling is scarce. This is especially noticeable taking into account the current and forecasted societal relevance of cryptocurrency. In recent months, however,
Presentation on stablecoins and crypto market efficiency at STAT of ML 2022 at the Czech Academy of Sciences – Blockchain Research Lab
Presentation on stablecoins and crypto market efficiency at STAT of ML 2022 at the Czech Academy of Sciences We would like to thank the Czech Academy of Sciences for hosting this year´s “Statistics of Machine Learning (STAT of ML) 2022“, from October 6 to October 7, 2022 in Prague, Czech Republic. This event
An analysis of LAND in The Sandbox: Q4 2022 | BRL Research Note – Blockchain Research Lab
An analysis of LAND in The Sandbox: Q4 2022 | BRL Research Note Digital real estate in the form of digital parcels of LAND in virtual worlds such as The Sandbox is emerging as a new asset class and may represent a significant aspect of future digital social interaction, identity on the internet,
LAND Ho! Digital Real Estate in the Metaverse as an Emerging Asset Class | Scientific Report – Blockchain Research Lab
LAND Ho! Digital Real Estate in the Metaverse as an Emerging Asset Class | Scientific Report Digital real estate in the form of digital parcels of land in virtual worlds is emerging as a new asset class and billion-dollar market. Similarly, to traditional, physical real estate, virtual land owners can build on
Participation as expert at Aspen Institute Germany’s Global Threats Series episode on cryptocurrencies – Blockchain Research Lab
Participation as expert at Aspen Institute Germany's Global Threats Series episode on cryptocurrencies We would like to thank the Aspen Institute Germany for the invitation to their latest Global Threats Series with the focus on crypto assets and their relevance for the financial system.The renowned transatlantic think tank invited our CEO Dr.
Looking for a new challenge? We are hiring! – Blockchain Research Lab
Looking for a new challenge? We are seeking to recruit a … - Post-Doctoral Researcher / Research Associate (Full-time position) - Working Student - Social Media Manager (mini-job) to support our team. Interested? Learn more about the job openings here: https://www.blockchainresearchlab.org/about/careers/
Be part of 2022’s #GivingTuesday – Blockchain Research Lab
Be part of 2022’s #GivingTuesday We make this Day of Giving our kickoff for raising funds for an exciting new research project! Get involved and be part of the worldwide movement of the #GivingTuesday. What would the proposed research project be about? The project would be about the price impacts of “Satoshi era coin” moves. Satoshi
BRL Research Note #1: An analysis of Mt. Gox creditor claims – Blockchain Research Lab
BRL Research Note #1: An analysis of Mt. Gox creditor claims Mt. Gox launched in 2010 and once hosted more than 70% of global Bitcoin trading volume before collapsing and ceasing operations in February 2014 and filing for bankruptcy. Users who had a balance in BTC or any fiat currency at the time
Presentation at University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) ECON DeFi Seminar – Blockchain Research Lab
Presentation at University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) ECON DeFi Seminar We would like to thank the Department of Economics of UCSB for the invitation to their latest UCSB-ECON DeFi Seminar with the focus on decentralized finance (DeFi) research. Our CEO Dr. Lennart Ante presented his working paper "Liquidity Shocks,
Blockchain Research Lab receives grant from the Ethereum Foundation – Blockchain Research Lab
Blockchain Research Lab receives grant from the Ethereum Foundation We are pleased to announce that the Blockchain Research Lab has received a grant from the Ethereum Foundation. The Ethereum Foundation (Ethereum Stiftung) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Ethereum and related technologies. The aim of the project is to investigate the extent