Blockchain has been positioned in opposition to data protection. But, when looking at sensitive cases, life insurance, can it actually improve privacy?

Blockchain was not the first digital movement with lofty ideals. What is open source's, a predecessor in democratic knowledge sharing, role for blockchain?

Coops offer user and worker decentralisation. Now, with blockchain to provide the technical decentralisation, Joshua Davila discusses new potentials.

Financial inequality is recognised as a main problem of our age. Asymmetries emerging from the global production system give some clarity into this issue.

NFTs promise to change digital ownership. What does this mean for both investors and creators?

Under what Shoshana Zuboff coined as Surveillance Capitalism, social media will never be for the users. But is that inherent to online platforms?

Paying your friends or setting up an online store is easier than ever, but centralised providers hide aggressive practices in T&Cs that fall on users.

Bitcoin is a growing force in financial markets, but how is it mined and transacted?

Europe research and innovation is strong, but misses the final piece of the puzzle for growth - European private investment. This might be changing.

The rise of office jobs led to massive cities. With a new shift out of the office, what changes will remote work bring to our cities and our lives?

As remote working opportunities increase, our private lives and homes must evolve as well. How can we protect a healthy work/life balance?

Under the hood, DeFi differs significantly from traditional finance. In Part Two, we dive into the landscape of protocols and products in DeFi.

We collected the best emerging tech reports every month to keep you in the know. Here are our top picks for November.

dGen welcomes Reid Yager as Managing Director and Hebah Issa as Public Funding Director.

Taxation is a sensitive topic in the EU. Yet, a more digitised and harmonised taxation will support the European economic recovery after Covid-19 pandemic.

Global democracies need to be modernised. Innovative digital solutions might make our political systems more decentralised and participatory.

Known for workers' rights and democratic systems, the EU has work to do to extend these protections to transnational remote workers at the same level.

DeFi proffers the next rewrite of financial services, potentially the greatest since the financial institution. What changes are here, and what are coming?

Remote work is paving the way to multi-job careers and global hiring. How will this change over the next decade?

Alex Lovegrove, our UK Ambassador, spoke about how Human Geography and technology are intertwined - and why it's so important to developing cities.

Work is changing rapidly, thanks to advances in technology and communication. What possibilities in remote work are possible after Covid-19?

Alessandro Rossi, dGen Fellow, explains innovation intelligence, talks finance, and gives the reason for his continued interest in distributed technologies

What can blockchain communities — and DAOs — teach democracies about governance?

In light of the next US Presidential elections, we explored theoretical ideas and practical experiments to make our democracies more inclusive.

We've picked the best emerging tech reports published in October to keep you busy, especially with nightlife restricted, and a bit more time for reaching.

Jonas Gross teamed up with leaders in digital payments to start the Digital Euro Association. As a new member, we spoke about the goals of the DEA.

Covid-19 was a catalyst to remote work, revealing possibilities and hiccups at warp speed. How will remote work evolve in the next decade?

Madhav Bhat is an expert in technology and data. Now, as the dGen Fellow in Germany, he is lending his expertise to drive innovations in hunger and health.

We've collected the best emerging tech reports published in September to keep you occupied as bad weather drives us all inside.

Ferry Tillekens outlined the different educational and exploratory projects he's involved with and their importance for equal footing in blockchain.

We talk with Jiya Sharma, up-and-coming fashion tech enthusiast, about her passion for writing and the French Tech Ecosystem.

What has the race for a Covid-19 vaccine revealed, and how can AI and blockchain technologies improve these systems?

We spoke to Carlos Gómez about his entrance into the blockchain space and why he's interested in researching emerging tech innovation.

While a digital Yuan is meant to challenge the Dollar, it may pose a bigger threat to the Euro in the second spot.

With the currency wars raging on, how will the Eurozone fare? And how will a digital Euro impact this?

Dr. Estelle Brack, dGen Fellow in France, lends her insight on finance, startups, and what she is looking forward to.

Keep up with the latest developments in tech with our top research picks for August.

Tikshala is our ambassador for the Netherlands. She gave us some insider information on her experience as an ambassador and her view of the ecosystem.

AI is a rapidly evolving technology. We explore some of the different forms that AI takes, and how they can drive the future of healthcare.

Collaboration drives our research, and allows us to bring better and more grounded insights. Forming clear networks is our next step forward.

David Vatchev of R3 gave us some predictions for the future and further insights into DeFi at R3.

Covid-19 remains a pressing problem. AI and genomics can speed vaccine and drug R&D, but we need better privacy first.

Joel John, blockchain analyst, answers some of our questions about the future of DeFi, especially as blockchain-solutions begin to see wider adoption.

Marc Zeller, long-time Ethereum enthusiast, weighed in on the future of DeFi and Aave, an opensource DeFi protocol.

DeFi has grown tremendously in its 2 years of existence. We spoke with industry leaders about their expectations and necessary steps for mass adoption.

DeFi has seen substantial evolution over its 2 years in existence. Our report looks at the current landscape and the coming 10 years.

dGen is now just over a year old, and while it’s been an incredible year, we have plans to expand our scope to the convergence of tech.

Luxury fashion hasn’t changed much over the centuries, but fashion tech promises to change this. What will this future look like?

What's next for blockchain and the CVA in Switzerland? dGen Co-Founder, Jake Stott, spoke with CVA Board Member, Emi Lorincz, to find out.

Today, we kick off a series of blog posts in collaboration with our friends at the Swedish micro-mobility company Voi about the future of mobility.

Italy is at the centre of luxury fashion, but this heritage is threatened by counterfeiting. How can technology make a difference?

A review of the top research reports in the emerging tech landscape. This is our guide to staying informed on the latest research in the ecosystem.

In an effort to expand our network across Europe, we're kicking off our Ambassador Program.

Insights from some of Europe's top miners on what's next for the industry in light of the 2020 Bitcoin Halvening.

Some member states of the EU are pushing forward faster in the race to release a CBDC than the ECB. But, what could this mean for the future of the Euro?

This continues the advice from top blockchain investors in Europe. In part two, we asked for advice for startups who have already received funding.

2020's volatile start in Q1 has left many new companies wondering how they should carry on. In this post, we've reached out to some of the top VC's in Europe to get their insights for startups looking for fundraising.

With a race to develop a Central Bank Digital Currency breaking out between different countries, there is extra pressure on global economic powers. However, the Euro, as a diversified bloc, demands extra consideration. Our latest report investigates just that, the special issues and allowances that a digital Euro could provide.

The Netherlands has some interesting initiatives, a decent fiscal situation for traders, but needs better regulations to nurture startups

Malta is a pioneer in regulations and cryptocurrency tax, but there is very little startup presence.

UK is a stronghold for DeFi, with access to talent and funding, but needs entreprise adoption and inclusive regulation.

France had the second-highest score in Europe for clear regulations and a healthy startup scene. However, like other countries in need of better funding.

Germany has by far the most startups, but there is little enterprise involvement and an unfriendly fiscal situation that leave room for improvement.

Switzerland is a world leader for capital and regulation, attracting businesses and foundations. There is, however, a smaller local community.

Tackling a pan-European overview of the blockchain ecosystems was a daunting task. Here's how we did it.

We compiled the first full report of the European blockchain ecosystem. This report is an overview of Europe's most notable blockchain communities.

Public transit apps have flooded the market. Are multimodal transit apps and an open source blockchain protocol the solution?

Making public transit a viable alternative to cars is important for our cities. How can blockchain enable opportunities for improving mobility?

Germany wants to reach its CO2 emission targets by improving public transportation. What role can blockchain play in making it a better alternative?

The Paris Agreement set CO2 emission targets that many cities are struggling to reach. How can decentralisation help urban mobility achieve these goals?

Fake news around elections had many social media platforms deployed "fact-checkers", but have they really been effective, and what other options remain?

Brexit and the 2016 US Presidential elections showed us that social media is rife with fake news. Here are 5 steps you can take to protect yourself.

The role of fake news in the 2016 Brexit referendum is still unclear. We reviewed this, and the role of blockchain technology in reducing this.

After Gen X, characterised by big societal shifts, Gen Y, and the digital native Gen Z, what’s next for the decentralised generation.

Our latest report reviews how fake news surrounded the 2016 EU membership referendum and how blockchain can contribute to solutions.