BIF'24

Blockchain Infrastructure Forum

August 30 - September 1, 2024
Hokkaido, Japan

Why Hokkaido?

Windsor Hotel Toya

The choice of Windsor Hotel Toya in Hokkaido reflects BIF's commitment to hosting forums in historically significant venues that inspire meaningful dialogue. As the former G8 Summit location, this venue embodies the spirit of international cooperation and high-level policy discussions, perfectly aligned with BIF's mission to advance blockchain infrastructure through collaborative dialogue.

Shimizu, Abuta District, Hokkaido 049-5722, Japan
Windsor Hotel Toya - Former G8 Summit Location

Forum Format

BIF '24 focused on meaningful dialogue through structured discussions and expert presentations

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Roundtable Discussions

In-depth conversations among key stakeholders focusing on critical blockchain infrastructure challenges and opportunities.

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Presentations

Special guest presentations sharing insights on governance, regulation, and infrastructure evolution.

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Chatham House Rules

All discussions operate under Chatham House Rules to encourage open and honest dialogue while protecting participant privacy.

Discussion Topics

Key themes explored during BIF '24 roundtable discussions

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Infrastructure & Decentralization

Exploring the current state of blockchain infrastructure and the path toward true decentralization.

Validator diversity and centralization risks
Infrastructure management best practices
Geographic distribution and network resilience
Institutional vs. independent validator dynamics
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Governance & Standards

Addressing governance participation, validator standards, and the evolution of blockchain governance models.

Validator governance participation challenges
Constitutional frameworks for blockchain networks
Self-regulation and industry standards
Foundation delegation and validator independence
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Regulatory & Institutional Frameworks

Understanding the intersection of blockchain technology and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

Japan's approach to crypto asset regulation
DAO legislation and legal frameworks
Stablecoin regulation and implementation
Global regulatory harmonization efforts
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About BIF'24

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Mission

BIF aims to be the foremost global platform where blockchain infrastructure stakeholders collaborate to advance decentralization, technical standards, and regulatory frameworks. We envision a world where blockchain infrastructure is robust, secure, and globally distributed – creating resilient systems that can withstand both technical and regulatory challenges.

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Participants

BIF '24 brought together an elite group of stakeholders from across the blockchain infrastructure ecosystem:

Layer 1 Foundations: Protocol developers shaping network evolution
Validators: Institutional and independent node operators
Regulatory Experts: Government and policy representatives
Infrastructure Providers: Datacenter and cloud operators

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