Digital Economy Council of Australia (DECA)

Hashlock became a member of Digital Economy Council of Australia in 2022, drawn by the amazing community, networking opportunities, and a desire to contribute to the Australian ecosystem. A standout recent memory is when Jock, one of our Co-Founders and Directors, received the prestigious Rising Star award at the Blockies ceremony in 2023. Looking ahead, the future of blockchain technology in Australia is envisioned as a landscape marked by rapid growth in enterprise blockchain. Stablecoins and interoperability are also foundational points of focus. For fellow members, the advice is to stay engaged and attend as many events as possible, fostering connections and staying at the forefront of industry developments.

TRM Labs joined in 2022, motivated by the opportunity to connect and collaborate with business leaders across the blockchain spectrum. A standout memory for TRM Labs was attending the Friends of Parliament event at Parliament House, where they had the unique experience of discussing blockchain technology with Senators. Looking ahead, TRM Labs envisions a bright future for blockchain technology in Australia, with many challenges to solve. Their advice for fellow members is to share, collaborate, and remain open to change, fostering a strong and innovative community.

Kraken, via Bit Trade, are proudly founding members of Digital Economy Council of Australia. Kraken’s co-founders made early investments in nurturing the local crypto landscape. Motivated by the challenges of managing a business amid regulatory complexities, particularly during the era when cryptocurrency faced adversity, notably the threat of GST on Bitcoin, the industry came together under what then called Australian Digital Currency and Commerce Association (ADCCA), to respond.  Joining ADCCA, now Digital Economy Council of Australia was imperative. A notable memory includes participation in the inaugural Parliamentary Friends of Blockchain event in 2017 as it marked milestones in industry growth. Envisioning blockchain’s future, we foresee transformative impacts on finance, advocating for financial freedom. Our advice to fellow members: speak up, engage actively, and persevere in problem-solving.

Redbelly Network became a member of Digital Economy Council of Australia in March 2023, viewing it as a crucial platform for driving local innovation and advocating for blockchain technology. Memorable achievements include being named a finalist for Innovation Partner of the Year at the 2023 Blockies Awards and our Founder and CTO, Professor Vincent Gramoli, participating as a panelist at prominent events like the Australian Blockchain Security Summit and Blockchain Week in 2023. Envisioning the future, Redbelly Network is set to become the world’s largest platform in terms of TVL for Real World Assets upon our launch in 2024. Australia will be a leader in the space of regulated digital asset tokenisation. Our advice to fellow members: dedication, good leadership, and unwavering vision are key to success.