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Use Case OikosNomos.world (ONW), aims to build water taps in the desert, turning sea water into drinking water, by using solar energy to pump sweet water from boreholes, or by converting night time dew to drink. The technology is there. The largest version of a desalination machine, for example, is a 20-foot container with filters (membranes) for reverse osmosis, and solar panels to power it. The machine costs $200,000 to purchase and install. It produces 100,000 liters of clean water per day, using nothing but free and plentiful seawater and sunshine. The water will be sold commercially to parties such as brewers and beverage companies at a premium price, to make SeaBeer, SeaDrink, or SeaJuice. Water will be given away for free to poor populations in the direct vicinity of the tap. They will use their mobile phones to open the tap. It will then release two to five liters of water. This can be repeated as often as required and prevents misuse. Any water produced but not sold will go into fishponds, to be run by the local community. In return, they will provide physical security, e.g. against theft or vandalism, and do simple maintenance worksuch as cleaning the pipes and filters. The ponds themselves are simple, mere holes in the ground of approximately one cubic meter, lined with plastic sheets, and home to 10-15 fish (e.g. catfish, or tilapia). We want to finance this! Not through donations or one-off kindness, but via sustainable financial instruments such as an interest-bearing bond, the DeFi Hunger & Poverty Water Bond. Challenge The challenge is to write an article of maximum 2,000 words that describes a solution to address the use case outline. The best three articles (technical report, methodology, etc), will be submitted to the Blockchain in Healthcare Today Platform Approaches Journal for editorial review and publication at no cost. Final submission date is March 1, 2025. Upload your submission here.

Physician credentialing is an arduous and lengthy process resulting in delays in physicians being able to work and generate revenue. In this session the audience will follow the ins and outs of authenticity, transparency and explore the building blocks to understanding blockchain technology.

Key discussion points of this panel session include: The role of open source DLTs in empowering and protecting patients data The role of where technical and data standards are pragmatically needed  The technical and ethical considerations of patient data governance

In 2020, 55% of organizations viewed blockchain as a strategic priority.  Though blockchain investments and use cases in healthcare are increasing, attention is needed on how this technology will impact patients.  This panel discusses the implications of blockchain for society, its potential to improve healthcare, and the possibilities for shaping a positive future. 

In this sessions speakers discuss: What elements of blockchain technology can healthcare benefit from TODAY without committing to decentralization The strategy for utilizing DAML for the purpose of progressive decentralization in enterprise Converging how TradFi was brought on chain to innovate healthcare payments Future strategies utilizing DAO’s and NFT’s in a heavily regulated environment

Highlights of this panel discussion include: The Imminent Quantum Computing threat NIST Post-Quantum Solutions How Quantum Technologies revolutionize Blockchain Technology and Healthcare

In this session, the Open Credentialing Initiative (OCI) introduces the concept and practical application of electronic credentials. The audience will learn about their use in the context of DSCSA and how they enable timely compliance with the DSCSA Authorized Trading Partner (ATP) requirements.

The panel discussion will cover how blockchain enables a more person-centered experience from the beginning of care through payment. With examples from real-world use cases, the discussion will explore how healthcare organizations can better collaborate together using blockchain, co-create workflows and joint processes, and deliver a better experience. The discussion will answer these questions: How are blockchain-enabled solutions more focused on the person? What does the network solve that isn’t addressed by other solutions? How do your use cases transform the member’s experience? What ways can providers and payers collaborate and work together better using blockchain?

Now and in the near future, blockchain improves the lives of patients. Hear how the patient journey transforms with the ability to control ownership of patient data, and how critical data is shared seamlessly between stakeholders. With blockchain, healthcare is becoming patient-centered, both clinically and administratively.