Blockchain Research New Heights: The Vision and Mission of Xiong'an Laboratory

The Xiong'an New Area Blockchain Laboratory was officially established recently, marking a new stage in local research and application in the blockchain field. The establishment of the laboratory is a continuation of Xiong'an's long-standing exploration in blockchain and reflects Xiong'an's important position in the national blockchain strategy.

The main task of the laboratory is to study blockchain technology, application scenarios, and related concepts around the construction of new smart cities and the development of the digital economy. It will become a platform to integrate existing blockchain projects in Xiong'an and will export knowledge and technical capabilities in the future.

Institutions participating in the construction of the laboratory include several large state-owned enterprises and central enterprises, such as China Electronics Technology Group and telecommunications operators. The four major state-owned banks and some joint-stock banks will also participate. In addition, institutions such as Beihang University and the Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences have also confirmed their participation. The laboratory will also be open to innovative small and medium-sized enterprises, and relevant access mechanisms are being developed.

The research focus of the laboratory includes three aspects: first, developing open-source Blockchain technology specifically aimed at smart cities; second, turning Blockchain into infrastructure; and third, studying related operational mechanisms, market standards, and theoretical methods. The laboratory emphasizes the importance of open-source technology, believing that it is key to ensuring the core ideas of Blockchain are put into practice.

In terms of standard research and evaluation certification, the laboratory is developing local standards and specifications required for the construction of Xiong'an. It is expected to expand into national and even international standards in the future. The laboratory will collaborate with institutions in various fields to study how to customize the application of Blockchain technology in the construction of smart cities.

The laboratory adopts an open operation model. In addition to regular research and administrative staff, it also welcomes external talents and teams to settle in and carry out projects. The admission standards are being formulated, and some personnel may receive funding support.

In terms of underlying technology platforms, the laboratory plans to develop a self-controlled infrastructure platform that is also compatible with other excellent Blockchain platforms. This open and compatible approach aims to provide the most suitable technical support for the construction of smart cities.

The establishment of the laboratory will accelerate the implementation of blockchain applications in Xiong'an. Future applications will focus on the overall direction of digital smart cities, involving multiple fields such as social governance, public service, smart transportation, safe cities, green points, supply chain management, trade finance, and data sharing.

Although blockchain is not yet considered an independent industry, it is closely related to new infrastructure fields such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and industrial internet. The exploration by the Xiong'an Blockchain Laboratory is expected to promote blockchain technology to become an independent industry and achieve rapid development in the wave of new infrastructure.