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Explore how distributed ledger technology is revolutionizing central banking through this comprehensive webinar featuring Dr. Besfort Shala and Dr. Erol Kazan from Deutsche Bundesbank. Discover the innovative Trigger Solution, an interoperability framework that bridges DLT-based financial markets with traditional central bank payment systems, enabling settlement of digital transactions in central bank money. Learn about the technical architecture built on Hyperledger Fabric, including smart contract programmability, Hash Time Locked Contracts (HTLC) for interoperability, and end-to-end transaction flows that ensure settlement finality while preventing double spending. Examine the distinction between retail and wholesale central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and understand why DLT matters for financial institutions seeking secure, transparent, and efficient digital finance solutions. Gain insights into the Eurosystem's broader approach to DLT interoperability, including alternative solutions from Italy and France, and see how experimental projects like Pontis and APIA are transitioning from exploration to production. Delve into Deutsche Bundesbank's comprehensive DLT strategy covering tokenization, zero-knowledge technology, privacy-preserving compliance mechanisms, and internal infrastructure supporting multiple business domains. Understand the technical considerations behind choosing blockchain over traditional gateway solutions, performance benchmarks, scalability challenges, and the integration of EVM-compatible layers with zero-knowledge proofs. Learn about organizational adoption strategies, collaboration with market participants, digital identity frameworks, and the regulatory implications of implementing CBDC technology in real-world financial systems.
