Ireland is launching the Blockchain Association of Ireland (BAI), which is committed to promoting the potential of distributed ledger technology. The BAI plans to work with policymakers and regulators, entrepreneurs and other groups to encourage and shape debate on blockchain. “Distributed ledgers are a key enabler for new business models that will enable us all to do more together in our everyday lives,” said Michael O’Leary, CEO of BitPay.
Ireland is launching the Blockchain Association of Ireland (BAI), which is committed to promoting the potential of distributed ledger technology. The BAI plans to work with policymakers and regulators, entrepreneurs and other groups to encourage and shape debate on blockchain. Co-director Reuben Godfrey said the BAI will "open the public dialogue and advance Ireland as an innovative hub for technology and multiple societal and commercial applications of blockchain".