SXSW 2019

Blockchain and Crypto: A Blessing or a Curse

Description:

A panel:
Discussing the current actions taking place to ensure equity within the blockchain space. Speakers include:
-Daisy Ozim, Founder, Blockchain for Social Justice
-Chelsea Rustrum, Co-founder, Blox 7, Founder Blockchain for Good
-Olayinka Odeniran, Founder, Black Women Blockchain Council, PlusTou and Cybersecurity Expert
-Lindsay Nuon, Co-Founder and Chief Risk Officer Stranger Labs (a MIT Media Lab spinoff) and Founder of Women of Color in Blockchain

Workshop: Overview of blockchain technology and a hands-on workshop supporting participants in building their own blockchain projects and how to incorporate equity into existing projects.


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Takeaways

  1. Understand the potential harms blockchain technology can have on underserved communities and our environment.
  2. Learn how to develop projects with the a foundation of social cohesion and economic equity.
  3. Understand how blockchain can be used to empower and improve communities.

Speakers

  • Olayinka Odeniran, Cybersecurity Specialist and Co Founder, PlusTou
  • Lindsay Nuon, Chief Risk Officer , Stranger Labs
  • Chelsea Rustrum, Co-founder, Blox 7

Organizer

Daisy Ozim, DIRECTOR, Blockchain for Social Justice


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Workshop
  • Track: Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
  • Track 2
  • Level: Advanced


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