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September 15, 2024
Welcome to the Exponential Science Foundation
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July 22, 2024
Unveiling Blockchain Governance Toolkit powered by Project Liberty Institute and Blockchaingov
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September 6, 2023
UK CBT Launches to Help Position the UK as Global Leader in Blockchain
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January 23, 2024

The Power of Many: Why AI Should Be Open-Source

If you were to ask one of the major AI CEOs (and we can’t think about anyone other than Sam Altman these days) if they would be willing to release their tech as open-source, I venture that the answer would be no. No because of what it does to their valuation, no because of what it does for their competitive advantage, and no because the costs would be too high - among other reasons.

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September 6, 2024
No Questions Asked: Effects of Transparency on Stablecoin Liquidity During the Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank
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September 1, 2024
Auto.gov: Learning-based Governance for Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
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September 2, 2024
Automated Market Maker on the XRP Ledger
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Join the forefront of DLT knowledge as a ESF Fellow, designing and executing transformative projects that shape our digital future. our diverse grant programs dedicated to research, education, and innovation.

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Pioneering climate change solutions

DLT Earth represents a global grant program dedicated to advancing climate research, sustainable finance, and ESG reporting methodologies. In collaboratiion with the HBAR Foundation Sustainable Impact Fund, our mission is to revolutionise the way we understand, track, and combat climate change.
We invite researchers, innovators, and organisations worldwide to join the mission.

Positioning the UK as a global leader in blockchain

With the UK CBT, we aim to the act as the national hub for blockchain innovation and expertise. Through cutting-edge research, education, and strategic collaborations, we enable the widespread adoption of blockchain across industries. We do this thanks to our active engagement with the University College London, the University of Edinburgh, and the University of Birmingham – and the support of notable industry leaders Hedera, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Ripple and Ripple UBRI.

Unifying Blockchain Compliance Across Europe

The MiCA Crypto Alliance streamlines compliance with EU MiCA regulations. By providing standardized tools and resources, we lower compliance costs and promote a sustainable crypto ecosystem. Governed by members, including L1 and L2 blockchains and exchanges, and supported by the DLT Science Foundation, we offer exclusive sustainability indicators, whitepaper tools, and strategic guidance. Join us to build a unified, resilient, and trustworthy blockchain industry