Colombian Blockchain Network: Development of Skills from a Laboratory for Social Applications and the Appropriation of Blockchain Technology in Colombia

Organization

RENATA Red Académica Nacional de Tecnología Avanzada de Colombia

Tipo

Academic Sector

Años

2023

Paises

Colombia

With the mission of promoting scientific and academic initiatives of national interest, thus contributing to strengthening the Colombian ecosystem of research, science and education on Blockchain, this innovative initiative seeks to build an active community for the development of skills and an innovative laboratory for social applications. in Blockchain.

Create a link between advanced and developing technology centers by combining computing resources and infrastructures distributed throughout Colombia.

The Colombian Blockchain Network (RedCBC) seeks to face regional challenges in cybersecurity, access to advanced technology and knowledge generation. Developed in four phases, initially, a blockchain network is linked to RENATA to establish a secure and robust infrastructure for information verification. In the second phase, 300 people are trained in blockchain, promoting knowledge and projects with a social impact. Subsequently, an application for blockchain technology focused on areas such as cybersecurity and network operation is identified.