#105 - Inside Fraunhofers Blockchain Lab with Fraunhofer FIT

Wolfgang takes us inside Fraunhofer’s groundbreaking projects, from digital certifications to real-world applications, and shares insights into the future of blockchain, AI, and XR in Germany and beyond. We also dive into why some industries are still cautious about Web3 and what needs to change to make these technologies accessible to everyone. Whether you’re a blockchain pro or just blockchain-curious, there’s something here for you. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:18 Welcome 03:28 Fraunhofer Institute – what they’re all about 04:41 Innovation in Germany today 06:28 Blockchain’s impact so far 10:17 Partnering with industries & current projects 14:47 The role of digital certifications 17:47 Why blockchain is still tricky to implement 20:49 Why blockchain is definitely not dead 25:16 What Web3 needs to hit the mainstream 26:40 Where blockchain meets XR & AI 28:50 Breaking down “Web3” 31:50 Exploring the “Economy of Things” 36:53 Looking ahead – the next few years 38:07 Outro Connect with Us: Wolfgang Prinz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wolfgang-prinz/ Vicky LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vicktoriaklich Become part of w3.vision: https://www.w3.vision/