The Stellar Development Foundation participated in the National Briefing of Women of Color in Blockchain, highlighting the need for greater diversity in blockchain leadership and discussing how blockchain technology can drive financial inclusion for underserved communities and small businesses.
The Stellar Development Foundation attended the National Briefing of Women of Color in Blockchain on March 3-4, 2021, as part of a 40+ woman delegation. The event featured policymakers, regulators, and blockchain innovators discussing diversity in tech and blockchain's role in financial inclusion. Key takeaways included the need for more women and people of color in blockchain decision-making roles to represent underserved communities, and the importance of using blockchain technology to help small and medium enterprises reduce transaction fees and access better savings yields. SDF CEO Denelle Dixon participated in a panel on CBDCs and the digital dollar, emphasizing the need for public-private partnerships to achieve mainstream adoption that truly impacts marginalized populations.
