Blockchain for Humanitarian Assistance

This lecture features an interview with Vincent from ICRC discussing the research project Paydit, a collaboration with EPFL, focusing on optimizing the use of blockchain technology in humanitarian actions. The discussion covers the goals of the project, challenges related to transparency, identity management, key recovery, and decentralization. Vincent explains the complexities of implementing a crypto token system for humanitarian aid, emphasizing the need for trust, acceptance, and regulatory compliance. The interview concludes with insights on the timeline for development, highlighting the challenges of prototyping, piloting, and scaling up such a system.