RYT event to spotlight blockchain’s role in national systems
RYT will host a full-day event during TOKEN2049 week in Singapore, focusing on blockchain adoption by governments and major institutions worldwide.
The event, titled "Blockchain for Nations and Institutions," is set to bring together senior officials from various countries and prominent leaders in traditional and institutional finance. The gathering aims to examine how blockchain is moving beyond pilot projects to become a component of national infrastructure, particularly in the areas of digital identity, payments, and compliance.
Attendees will participate in panel discussions and networking sessions designed to address the realities of implementing next-generation systems using blockchain at a national scale. These sessions will emphasise the transformation underway as governments integrate blockchain technology into public services and financial systems.
Jeff Mahony, Co-founder and Chief Architect of RYT, commented on the trajectory of blockchain technology and the role of RYT in meeting institutional and governmental demands.
"Blockchain is entering a new era, evolving from pilot projects to critical infrastructure for governments and institutions. RYT was designed from the ground up to meet these standards, with security, compliance, and scalability at its core. At TOKEN2049, we're convening leaders to discuss how blockchain is being built into national systems for identity, payments, and financial services," said Mahony.
The impetus for blockchain's integration into public systems is evident, with more than 130 countries, accounting for 98% of global gross domestic product, currently exploring digital currency projects. Initiatives like Estonia's e-governance framework and Singapore's Project Guardian for tokenised assets demonstrate an uptick in blockchain's adoption as the foundation for new public infrastructure.
Panel sessions
The agenda will start with an institutional panel moderated by Mike Slatkin, RYT's Chief Marketing Officer. The panel will include Jeff Mahony from RYT, Anurag Arjun from Polygon Technologies and Avail, and Bryn Bennett, Partner for Cybersecurity and Compliance at Hacken. Discussion topics are expected to include the practical deployment of blockchain in large-scale financial services and compliance environments.
The second session will centre on government perspectives, featuring Steve Durbin, Co-founder of RYT, Burcu Mavis from the United Nations Development Programmeme, and Major General (Retired) Fida Hussain Malik, Special Advisor at the International Parliamentarians' Congress. This session will be moderated by Mike Slatkin as well.
A special guest for the event will be Mr Mujtaba Ahmad Lodhi, Commissioner at the Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan, representing the Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan. The presence of officials from both international public sector and regulatory organisations is expected to provide direct insights into how blockchain deployment is unfolding for identity systems, payments, and compliance mechanisms.
Industry trends
The event will explore the implications of a growing onchain infrastructure for national digital currencies and public sector systems. Examples cited include Singapore's Project Guardian, which is focused on the development and implementation of tokenised financial assets, and Estonia's long-standing digital government framework, both signalling a global acceleration toward blockchain integration at national and institutional levels.
Participants will have the opportunity to interact directly with leaders driving these transformations and discuss the operational and regulatory challenges associated with implementing blockchain at scale.
The venue for the gathering is in Clarke Quay, near Singapore's financial district, accommodating a select group by invitation only. The event is set to offer opportunities for media to engage with speakers and arrange interviews on site.
RYT's engagement with government initiatives for national-scale identity programmes and stablecoin pilots is one aspect of a broader trend tracked by industry observers, as blockchain technology evolves from test-phase deployments to integral infrastructure supporting billions of users worldwide.
