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EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum Invites Matthew Niemerg to Join the Expert Panel

Jun 9, 2021

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  1. Invitation to Expert Panel: Matthew Niemerg from Aleph Zero has been invited to join the European Blockchain Observatory and Forum's (EUBOF) Expert Panel for one year.

  2. Role of the Expert Panel: The panel will contribute to EUBOF’s trend and thematic reports, workshops, and other activities.

  3. Diverse Expertise: The panel includes experts from technical, legal, practitioner, and academic backgrounds.

  4. Niemerg's Experience: Matthew Niemerg has nearly a decade of experience in the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) space.

  5. Mission Alignment: Niemerg’s participation aligns with the mission of the Aleph Zero Foundation.

  6. Focus on Market Education: EUBOF aims to educate the market and promote blockchain solutions that enhance energy efficiency.

  7. Inception and Engagement: Since its inception in 2018, EUBOF has engaged with academics, government officials, and project developers.

  8. Innovation Environment: EUBOF works to create a better environment for blockchain innovation within Europe.

  9. Sponsorship: The initiative is sponsored by the European Commission, specifically the Directorate-General of Communications Networks, Content & Technology.

  10. Support from European Parliament: The European Parliament also supports the EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum.

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The European Blockchain Observatory and Forum (EUBOF) selected Aleph Zero’s Matthew Niemerg to join the Expert Panel for an initial period of one year. 

The Expert Panel will provide input to the European Blockchain Observatory and Forum’s trend and thematic reports, workshops, and other activities. A cross-cutting group brings expertise in technical, legal, practitioners’, and academic aspects of the technology.

“It’s an honor to join the EUBOF Expert Panel and help speed up the adoption and development of blockchain technology”, says Matthew Niemerg. “Having spent close to a decade in the DLT space, I hope to provide value to the organization from the technology standpoint.”

This engagement is very much in line with the mission of the Aleph Zero Foundation. EUBOF has been focused on market education as well as promoting blockchain solutions that increase energy efficiency in the distributed ledger technology space. Since its inception in 2018, EUBOF has engaged multiple academics, government officials, and project developers to help create a better environment for innovation within European borders. 

The EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum is an initiative sponsored by the European Commission, Directorate-General of Communications Networks, Content & Technology, and is supported by the European Parliament.

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