This page tracks the application of blockchain technology to the fight against the virus that causes COVID19.
Known Initiatives:
These are initiatives that have been reported on or otherwise announced, though not all will be open to public involvement.
Suggested tags: #digitalidentity #patientrecords #contacttracing #supplychain
| Initiative Name | Tags | Organizations Involved | Description | What kind of help do they need? | Links to Press | Contact Info | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiPasa | WHO, IBM, Oracle, HACERA | "Big names including IBM, Oracle and the World Health Organization (WHO) are among the collaborators on an open-data hub that will use blockchain technology to check the veracity of data relating to the coronavirus pandemic." | Coindesk | March 30, 2020 | |||
Perspectives and News:
These are articles in the press, or even well written personal essays, on how this tech can and should be applied to the challenges.
How A Coronavirus ‘Data Vault’ Could Help Re-Open The Economy In Four Weeks, Nishan Degnarain, Forbes, Mar 30 2020
Five Ways Blockchain Can Unblock The Coronavirus Medical Supply Chain, Nishan Degnarain, Forbes, Mar 22 2020
Funding Opportunities:
There were quite a few listed in the minutes of the Mar 20 HC SIG call.
Matchmaking
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