This pioneering document, commissioned with the primary objective of ensuring that blockchain systems align with and promote European values, marks a pivotal moment in the realm of blockchain technology and its ethical implications within the EU framework.
It represents a dedicated year-long collaborative effort by a panel comprising ten distinguished blockchain experts. The guidelines comprehensively address the following thematic areas:
- Fairness
- Privacy
- Security
- Economic Accountability
- Societal Responsibility
Source: The Expert Group on Blockchain Ethics (EGBE),
European Blockchain Center