Governance of a Blockchain Project
In this video, James will discuss the running and maintenance of the blockchain through governance, the need for it, and the various levels of governance and its advantages.
Overview
The previous videos, we have introduced the idea of using blockchain to monitor and improve a tea supply chain, to improve the production of tea through ensuring that manufacturing and distribution is done in a fair and ethical way. In this video, we will discuss the running and maintenance of the blockchain through governance, the need for it and the various levels of governance and the advantages.
Key learning objectives:
Understand the issues around governance and need for it in blockchain networks
Comprehend the problems around the core principle of immutability of a blockchain network
Identify the level of governance that can be implemented while maintaining principles of blockchain network
Summary
Expert
James Burnie
James Burnie is a partner at law firm gunnercooke. He has been at the forefront of advising on blockchain and cryptoassets projects, including the first equity issuance settled on-chain. His work is award winning, receiving runner-up at the Crypto A.M. Awards 2020, "Standout" at the FT Innovation in Legal Expertise Awards 2018 and "Highly Commended / Runner Up" at Legalweek: The British legal Awards 2017.
