The Blockchain Revolution: Decoding Digital Currencies

Interest in cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance spawned by Bitcoin and blockchain technology continues to grow and shows no signs of slowing. During a March 2014 Dialogue with the Fed event, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis was the first central banking organization to sponsor a public lecture on cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Since then, economists and research associates at the St. Louis Fed have published numerous articles and explainers on these topics.

Join us for a discussion about decentralized finance, blockchain technology and digital currencies at a hybrid event featuring Fernando Martin, economist and assistant vice president at the St. Louis Fed. Martin is the co-author of "The Blockchain Revolution: Decoding Digital Currencies," the feature essay from the St. Louis Fed's 2021 annual report, published last month. A panel discussion and Q&A session will follow his presentation.

This hybrid event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend, but registration is required and in-person attendance is limited. The St. Louis Fed requires employees and visitors in our building to be fully vaccinated and boosted. Proof you are fully vaccinated (including a booster shot when eligible) will be required to enter the Bank. A photo ID as well as your vaccination card or a photo of your vaccination card must be shown. For more information, please refer to the vaccination policy on our website.

Read the St. Louis Fed's 2021 annual report, which examines Bitcoin, blockchain and decentralized finance.