**Getting Your Trinity Audio Player Ready** Blockchain technology has the potential to transform trust in the digital age, yet many people remain focused on token speculation rather than its broader applications. To address these misconceptions, IE University School of Science and Technology, BSVA, and Gate2Chain hosted the “Rediscovering Blockchain” event on January 21, aiming to showcase blockchain's real-world use cases. Event speaker Martin Coxall, Director of Growth at BSVA, emphasized the collaboration between industry and academia, highlighting IE's strong business network. Geoffroy Gerard, Managing Director of the IE Foundation, noted the importance of integrating industry innovations into education. Gate2Chain CEO Bart Olivares discussed various practical use cases for blockchain technology, which clients are using for legitimate purposes rather than speculation. Claudia Ojeda of StorynValue. com highlighted how Digital Product Passports (DPPs) help brands establish trust through transparency.

She spotlighted Qosmic Brand, known for its grape leather accessories, which utilizes DPPs to communicate production processes to consumers. Thomas Giacomo from Teranode Group discussed the benefits of using blockchain technology in payments, emphasizing cost and efficiency. He also touched on the potential of stablecoins as drivers of innovation in the blockchain sector. Speakers clarified common misconceptions about blockchain, including the disconnect between market prices and token values. Eva Porras from BSVA encouraged understanding the underlying values of protocols to assess their worth accurately. Andrew Whitworth underscored the significance of regulatory frameworks in enabling blockchain technology to thrive. Exciting developments included Gate2Chain being named the blockchain partner for the SmarTZ4Milk project, which aims to create a sustainable dairy value chain, and a Memorandum of Understanding between Gate2Chain and IE University to enhance blockchain education and experiences for students. Overall, the event highlighted the need for a scalable blockchain to realize blockchain’s full potential, with the BSV blockchain making strides towards handling global transactions effectively.