By Max van Nijnatten – 5 minute read
from june 12–15, 2025, berlin became a global meeting point for developers, innovators, and blockchain enthusiasts. the german blockchain & ai week—under the theme beam: bridging european & asian markets—offered more than just talks and tech demos. it gave us a glimpse into how cross‑regional collaboration could shape the future of decentralized tech.
New dialogues across borders
A standout feature of the event was its focus on building bridges, both cultural and technical. We saw a growing interest in how blockchain tools can support community-led systems, whether in europe, asia, or elsewhere. the conversations weren’t just about infrastructure, they were about access, trust, and shared values across regions.
What people were curious about
During the week, questions came up around a few key areas:
How do decentralized apps handle privacy and data control?
What’s the role of reward systems in encouraging sustainable behaviour?
can blockchain make peer-to-peer sharing easier and more secure?
Many booths, ours included, focused on these questions with live app walkthroughs and real use-case discussions. It was clear that there’s a strong demand for tech that balances transparency with usability.
Our CEO Arman Sarhaddar took the stage at German Blockchain & AI Week to share the mission and values of ivault and what we’re building for the future of sharing.
Shared challenges, different solutions
Attendees came from diverse backgrounds: some were building smart contract tools, others exploring identity wallets or web3 social networks. but common threads emerged. discussions around data ownership, community governance, and scalable blockchain infrastructure felt especially relevant.
One thing that stood out during the week was how developers from different regions are tackling similar problems—just in different ways. Whether it was creating decentralized identity systems, improving trust in rental platforms, or designing fairer reward models, everyone’s trying to make blockchain more human-centered.
