Distributed Ledger Foundation
Incubated through the Open Identity Exchange, the Distributed Ledger Foundation (DLF) is a technology agnostic, non-profit organization composed of business, academic, and legal thought leaders. The foundation is dedicated to establishing the highest standards of trust and governance for distributed ledger technology (DLT). The DLF and its members work together to jointly fund and participate in research and education programs and project initiatives.
Our vision
Our mission
Integrity
Be the global center of excellence on the application of distributed ledger technology (DLT). It achieves this by upholding the highest standards of integrity, trust, and governance of this transformative technology through education, research, policy advocacy, and legal expertise.
Governance
Support legislation that strengthens accountability and governance of applications of DLT, and provide proactive, public assessment of any pending legislation which may impact.
Industry Leadership
Provide thought-leadership, education, and support in the development of best practices and standards for ensuring the speed, security, and fairness of applications of DLT, as well as establishing the trust frameworks that will be critical to their success.
Member Advocacy
Advocate for the implementation of member intiatives.
Resources
Whitepapers
Don Thibeau
A technology- agnostic, non-profit global organization dedicated to developing standards of integrity, trust, and governance in distributed ledger technology.
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Don Thibeau, Helen Disney
The slides from the launch announcement of the Distributed Ledger Foundation.
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The DLF team
The DLF aims to be a global resource for its members and policymakers, and to provide awareness, information and education on business, legal, and technology issues surrounding decentralized networks.
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Membership classifications provide participation and/or leadership benefits commensurate with your organization’s role in the community and financial commitment. Annual membership fees in USD are shown in the table below:
