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

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