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IoTeX Invited to Washington Blockchain Policy Summit, Trump Delivers Keynote at Gala DinnerThe Blockchain Association (BA) based in Washington D.C. has kicked off its 'Blockchain Policy Summit' with an opening address from the incoming U.S. President, Donald Trump, who expressed his commitment to stand alongside the industry and lead the development of the crypto sector. The first day of the summit includes closed-door discussions between dozens of member organizations and government officials to delve into the current blockchain industry trends and the future direction of U.S. policies. IoTeX, a member organization, has been invited to participate in the summit. Recently, the BA officially welcomed IoTeX, highlighting their expertise in the DePIN field, which is gaining increasing interest from policymakers and regulators in Washington D.C. IoTeX's substantial knowledge is expected to enhance BA's communication with the new government.
The Blockchain Association, representing the crypto industry in Washington D.C., consists of nearly 100 leading organizations and protocols. It aims to establish a reasonable and beneficial regulatory framework for blockchain technology. Over the past three years, the BA has actively engaged with numerous blockchain leaders at the policy level, participating in hundreds of discussions in the Senate and the House of Representatives. In 2023 alone, the BA was involved in 175 meetings with the Senate and House members. With the influence of the crypto-friendly political landscape under the newly elected President Trump, the Blockchain Policy Summit is highly anticipated, with notable attendees such as Senators Tim Scott, Bill Hagerty, Cynthia Lummis, and Representatives Patrick McHenry, French Hill, Ro Khanna, among others. Leading industry organizations with compliant and positive government relations, including a16z, Coinbase, Consensys, Grayscale, Messari, Ripple, Uniswap, Filecoin, and IoTeX, will participate as members at the summit.
IoTeX, as a member representing DePIN, is at the forefront of discussions. DePIN, a hot topic at the summit, has piqued the interest of Washington's policymakers and regulators. As a groundbreaking technology that connects real-world devices and infrastructure with the digital world, DePIN holds unique advantages in unlocking traditional industry value and energy. IoTeX, as a leader in the DePIN ecosystem, will collaborate with other industry leaders in the DePIN working group, such as Multicoin, Hedera, Filecoin, Helium, CESS, and Geodnet, to drive discussions and policymaking on integrating real-world applications with blockchain innovation. Larry, IoTeX's ecosystem lead, emphasized the crucial 100 days ahead for U.S. crypto legislation, highlighting the growing acceptance of DePIN among legislators. Raullen Chai, IoTeX's CEO and Co-founder, stressed the importance of collaboration with policymakers in establishing a thriving DePIN and crypto ecosystem. By joining the Blockchain Association, IoTeX aims to provide clear pathways for DePIN projects to launch and expand under regulatory guidance, ensuring accessibility for all users. Through long-term collaborations with professional organizations like the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) and IEEE, IoTeX is well-positioned to facilitate dialogues between DePIN and Washington's policymakers, marking a significant step in connecting the physical and digital worlds through decentralized technology.