LFDT European Chapter Meeting Minutes

Date: 26.03.2026

Attendees:

• New members:
    – Stanislav Yanich (representing PAN Blockchain Association, Bulgaria – noted as the country’s first blockchain NGO with broad consortia involvement)
    – Alexander Pehlivanov (from PAN Blockchain Association)

• Facilitator: Shane Deconinck

• Scribe: Maciej Hoffmann

• Present were also representatives from Espeo Software, Howest, Evernym/DSR Corporation, and Jon Bauer, with Renata set as the next meeting facilitator.

1. Opening (5 minutes)

• The meeting commenced with a warm welcome to all participants.

• An overview of the agenda was provided.

• A brief update on recent activities and progress within the chapter was shared.

2. Newcomers (5 minutes)

• Introductions:
    – Stanislav Yanich from Bulgaria, representing the PAN Blockchain Association. (The association is recognised as Bulgaria’s first blockchain NGO with an extensive consortia network.)
    – Alexander Pehlivanov from the PANBox association.

• A concise overview of the chapter’s mission and current initiatives was delivered.

3. New Projects Planned / Launched / Delivered (15 minutes)

• Updates by Daniel Szego:

  • On-site Meetups:
      • Planning meetups in Vienna and Budapest.
      • Tentatively scheduled for autumn 2025.

  • Zero-Knowledge Programming Learning Group:
      • The learning group on zero-knowledge programming has already been initiated.
      • Hosted on Discord (see Discord Channel).
      • Operates with a global focus, not limited to Europe.

• Espeo Software:

  • Currently developing a project utilising Hyperledger Fabric for the secure storage of ESG data.

  • An invitation was extended to share further project details in the coming month.

  • A related resource was shared via the On The Block YouTube playlist.

• Howest:

  • Presented the Horizon 20/20 project on carbon capture tokenisation, due to start in May. This initiative is being led by Wageningen University & Research in conjunction with Cafamore.

  • Reported on a Flanders event dedicated to Digital Product Passports (further details at Always On Track).

  • Proposed a research project focusing on Digital Product Passports and Verifiable Credentials.

  • Discussed the idea of organising a meetup on Digital Identity.

  • It was mentioned that Shane has invited Renata to speak at LFDT Belgium, and that additional insights on Paladyn were shared.

• DSR Corporation:

  • Introduced progress on an EBSI alternative on Besu (currently in MVP stage; details available on GitHub).

  • Provided updates on a new Hedera Ledger and upcoming pluggable products designed to integrate within larger systems.

  • Announced plans for a Hedera event.

• PAN Blockchain Association:

  • The organisation was highlighted with a reference to its website (panblocks.com).

• Jon Bauer:

  • Provided updates on the Indentus Project (including the VDR Layer; see GitHub repository).

  • Highlighted progress on cSign and shared details of the IIW California demo, with further information accessible via the Internet Identity Workshop.

• Additional Discussion:

  • Key project achievements and milestones were celebrated.

  • Opportunities for further collaboration were explored.

  • It was agreed that Renata will facilitate the next meeting.

4. Planned Events & Meetups / Speaking Opportunities (20 minutes)

• Announcements were made regarding upcoming events and conferences.

• Various opportunities were identified for members to present, contribute to initiatives, and participate in event organisation.

• Volunteer needs and collaboration topics associated with these events were discussed.

5. Open Discussion (10 minutes)

• The floor was opened for additional topics, feedback, and brainstorming, however, none was mentioned.

6. Closing (5 minutes)

• The meeting concluded with arrangements for scheduling the next session 23.04.2025 and outlining follow-up actions.

Meeting Adjourned.