# Latest **URL:** https://bgin.discourse.group/latest.md [Latest](https://bgin.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://bgin.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://bgin.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to Blockchain Governance Initiative Network! 👋](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-blockchain-governance-initiative-network/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 2:50pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-blockchain-governance-initiative-network/5 "2024-01-15T14:50:09Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Blockchain Governance Initiative Network Blockchain Governance Initiative Network (BGIN) aims at providing an open and neutral sphere for all stakeholders to deepen common understanding an… --- ## [Block 15, collaboration with DC Privacy Summit](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/block-15-collaboration-with-dc-privacy-summit/1061)
**Author:** [@Mitchell](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Mitchell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/block-15-collaboration-with-dc-privacy-summit/1061 "2026-09-22T16:48:23Z")
Hi all, starting a thread regarding the connection to another related event in DC during the same week of Block 15. Id like to connect with those running https://www.dcprivacysummit.org/ While our conference day 1 is … --- ## [FASE Working Group Call 23rd Sept 2026](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/fase-working-group-call-23rd-sept-2026/1059)
**Author:** [@SogoHosomi](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/SogoHosomi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/fase-working-group-call-23rd-sept-2026/1059 "2026-09-22T03:31:33Z")
Hello FASE WG, Hope everyone is doing well! This is a gentle reminder that the FASE WG call is this week on September 23rd from 11:00-12:00 UTC. The announcements are here: X: https://x.com/bgin\_global/status/2097196… --- ## [IKP Working group call 24th Sept 2026 - Proof of Personhood](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/ikp-working-group-call-24th-sept-2026-proof-of-personhood/1058)
**Author:** [@Mitchell](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Mitchell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/ikp-working-group-call-24th-sept-2026-proof-of-personhood/1058 "2026-09-21T14:42:40Z")
\*\*THIS WEEK! IKP WG: Privacy & Proof of Personhood — Privacy Enhanced Authentication\*\* ​Join the Identity, Key Management and Privacy Working Group of the Blockchain Governance Initiative Network (BGIN) to discuss pr… --- ## [GDC26 meeting report published: Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration on DLTs](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-meeting-report-published-post-quantum-cryptography-migration-on-dlts/1045)
**Author:** [@shinichiro.matsuo](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/shinichiro.matsuo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-meeting-report-published-post-quantum-cryptography-migration-on-dlts/1045 "2026-09-11T13:34:09Z")
Dear IKP colleagues, The GDC 2026 breakout in Geneva on 3 September 2026 (17:00–17:50) is now on the BGIN website as a meeting report, with the session slides. The record is written under the Chatham House Rule for floo… --- ## [IKP Post Quantum Cryptography Thread 06/26](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/ikp-post-quantum-cryptography-thread-06-26/1001)
**Author:** [@Mitchell](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Mitchell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/ikp-post-quantum-cryptography-thread-06-26/1001 "2026-09-11T13:33:52Z")
Hi all interested in the PQC work of the IKP working group. We are sharing a series of talks from those most knowledgeable in the industry to form an archive of intelligence preparing for the PQC competition BGIN will h… --- ## [Evaluation committee: nominations are open](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/evaluation-committee-nominations-are-open/1055)
**Author:** [@Mitchell](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Mitchell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 1:32pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/evaluation-committee-nominations-are-open/1055 "2026-09-11T13:32:33Z")
Nominations are open for the evaluation committee of the PQC Migration Prize. Nominations are collected now; nothing is decided until W1 ratifies the composition table, and seats are filled at W2. How: the Committee nom… --- ## [Workshop series W1–W6, Sep 2026 → Feb 2027](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/workshop-series-w1-w6-sep-2026-feb-2027/1054)
**Author:** [@Mitchell](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Mitchell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/workshop-series-w1-w6-sep-2026-feb-2027/1054 "2026-09-11T13:31:50Z")
Six working sessions take the competition from a briefing to a call. Each rides an existing calendar anchor where one exists. All dates are provisional until organisers confirm them, and the roadmap in the repository is … --- ## [The PQC Migration Prize: the working repository is open](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/the-pqc-migration-prize-the-working-repository-is-open/1053)
**Author:** [@Mitchell](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Mitchell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/the-pqc-migration-prize-the-working-repository-is-open/1053 "2026-09-11T13:30:37Z")
The crypto-agility competition discussed at GDC26 and through the IKP working group now has a category here, a working repository, and a hub on the BGIN website. Repository: GitHub - bgin-global/pqc-agility-competition:… --- ## [IKP WG Call on September 10](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/ikp-wg-call-on-september-10/1048)
**Author:** [@SogoHosomi](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/SogoHosomi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 11:31am UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/ikp-wg-call-on-september-10/1048 "2026-09-10T11:31:56Z")
Hello IKP WG, Hope everyone is doing well! This is a gentle reminder that the IKP WG call is this week on September 10 from 12:00-13:00 UTC. The announcements are here: X: https://x.com/bgin\_global/status/20971967507… --- ## [FASE WG Call on September 9](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/fase-wg-call-on-september-9/1047)
**Author:** [@SogoHosomi](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/SogoHosomi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 5:56am UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/fase-wg-call-on-september-9/1047 "2026-09-08T05:56:04Z")
Hello FASE WG, Hope everyone is doing well! This is a gentle reminder that the FASE WG call is this week on September 9 from 11:00-12:00 UTC. The announcements are here: X: https://x.com/bgin\_global/status/2097196549… --- ## [GDC26 meeting report now on the BGIN website: Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration on DLTs](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-meeting-report-now-on-the-bgin-website-post-quantum-cryptography-migration-on-dlts/1046)
**Author:** [@shinichiro.matsuo](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/shinichiro.matsuo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:58pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-meeting-report-now-on-the-bgin-website-post-quantum-cryptography-migration-on-dlts/1046 "2026-09-03T22:58:11Z")
Dear colleagues, A GDC 2026 breakout record is now on the BGIN website. On 3 September 2026 in Geneva we discussed post-quantum cryptography migration for public ledgers: deployment, crypto agility, and governance — not… --- ## [GDC26 ST/PP meeting report: please comment on the Cyber Security thread](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-st-pp-meeting-report-please-comment-on-the-cyber-security-thread/1044)
**Author:** [@shinichiro.matsuo](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/shinichiro.matsuo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-st-pp-meeting-report-please-comment-on-the-cyber-security-thread/1044 "2026-09-03T22:43:55Z")
The GDC 2026 wallet security assurance (ST/PP) breakout record is now on the website, with slides. Identity-wallet certification (EUDI/EUCC, QSCD/WSCA) was in the room. Please read it and comment on the Cyber Security WG… --- ## [GDC26 meeting report now on the BGIN website: Wallet Security Assurance — ST/PP and Convergence](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-meeting-report-now-on-the-bgin-website-wallet-security-assurance-st-pp-and-convergence/1043)
**Author:** [@shinichiro.matsuo](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/shinichiro.matsuo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-meeting-report-now-on-the-bgin-website-wallet-security-assurance-st-pp-and-convergence/1043 "2026-09-03T22:43:54Z")
Dear colleagues, A GDC 2026 breakout record is now on the BGIN website. On 3 September 2026 in Geneva we discussed Security Target / Protection Profile (ST/PP) work for crypto and digital-asset wallets, and convergence … --- ## [GDC26 meeting report published: Wallet Security Assurance — ST/PP and Convergence](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-meeting-report-published-wallet-security-assurance-st-pp-and-convergence/1042)
**Author:** [@shinichiro.matsuo](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/shinichiro.matsuo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-meeting-report-published-wallet-security-assurance-st-pp-and-convergence/1042 "2026-09-03T22:43:53Z")
Dear Cyber Security and IKP colleagues, The GDC 2026 breakout in Geneva on 3 September 2026 (15:00–15:50) is now on the BGIN website as a meeting report, with the session slides. The record is written under the Chatham … --- ## [GDC26 meeting report now on the BGIN website (Vulnerability Handling in the Agentic AI Era)](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-meeting-report-now-on-the-bgin-website-vulnerability-handling-in-the-agentic-ai-era/1040)
**Author:** [@shinichiro.matsuo](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/shinichiro.matsuo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-meeting-report-now-on-the-bgin-website-vulnerability-handling-in-the-agentic-ai-era/1040 "2026-09-02T15:47:43Z")
Dear colleagues, A GDC 2026 breakout record is now on the BGIN website. On 2 September 2026 in Geneva we discussed vulnerability handling when agentic systems raise both the volume and the mix of findings. The published… --- ## [GDC26 meeting report published: Vulnerability Handling in the Agentic AI Era](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-meeting-report-published-vulnerability-handling-in-the-agentic-ai-era/1039)
**Author:** [@shinichiro.matsuo](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/shinichiro.matsuo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc26-meeting-report-published-vulnerability-handling-in-the-agentic-ai-era/1039 "2026-09-02T15:46:52Z")
Dear Cyber Security and Agentic AI colleagues, The GDC 2026 breakout in Geneva on 2 September 2026 (12:00–12:50) is now on the BGIN website as a meeting report, with the session slides. The record is written under the C… --- ## [IKP WG Call on August 27](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/ikp-wg-call-on-august-27/1034)
**Author:** [@SogoHosomi](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/SogoHosomi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 3:46am UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/ikp-wg-call-on-august-27/1034 "2026-08-27T03:46:55Z")
Hello IKP WG, Hope everyone is doing well! This is a gentle reminder that the IKP WG call is this week on August 27 from 12:00-13:00 UTC. I apologize for the delay in making this announcement. The announcements are h… --- ## [CoDecFin 2027 — Call for topics and Program Committee nominations](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/codecfin-2027-call-for-topics-and-program-committee-nominations/1036)
**Author:** [@shinichiro.matsuo](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/shinichiro.matsuo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/codecfin-2027-call-for-topics-and-program-committee-nominations/1036 "2026-08-25T19:35:06Z")
Hello everyone, We are finalizing the workshop proposal for CoDecFin 2027 (the 8th Workshop on Coordination of Decentralized Finance) for submission to Financial Cryptography and Data Security 2027 (FC’27). CoDecFin is… --- ## [FASE WG Call on August 26](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/fase-wg-call-on-august-26/1033)
**Author:** [@SogoHosomi](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/SogoHosomi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/fase-wg-call-on-august-26/1033 "2026-08-25T14:16:23Z")
Hello FASE WG, Hope everyone is doing well! This is a gentle reminder that the FASE WG call is this week on August 26 from 11:00-12:00 UTC. I apologize for the delay in making this announcement. The announcements are… --- ## [FYI: PQC and CMVP related conference](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/fyi-pqc-and-cmvp-related-conference/1032)
**Author:** [@shinichiro.matsuo](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/shinichiro.matsuo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 12:11pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/fyi-pqc-and-cmvp-related-conference/1032 "2026-08-20T12:11:43Z")
Registration - FIPS 'n' CHIPS Few topics illustrate why FIPS ‘n’ Chips 2026 is happening at exactly the right time better than post-quantum cryptography. For decades, much of the security of the Internet has relied on… --- ## [Regarding the text of the email to be sent to past participants](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/regarding-the-text-of-the-email-to-be-sent-to-past-participants/1024)
**Author:** [@SogoHosomi](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/SogoHosomi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 10:42am UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/regarding-the-text-of-the-email-to-be-sent-to-past-participants/1024 "2026-08-19T10:42:50Z")
Hello, @Mitchell , @shinichiro.matsuo I have prepared a draft of the email to be sent to past participants, including those from Block 14, and am sharing it here for your review. I would like to finalize the text by 00:… --- ## [New cybersecurity WG call](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/new-cybersecurity-wg-call/971)
**Author:** [@JBringer](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/JBringer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 9:38am UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/new-cybersecurity-wg-call/971 "2026-08-19T09:38:08Z")
@Rola @shinichiro.matsuo @Mitchell If you see no conflict with other calls, I would like to schedule a new cybersecurity call next week - Thursday 30 at 11:00-12:00 UTC or 12:00-13:00 UTC. Draft agenda: short recap o… --- ## [New Initiative by NIST](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/new-initiative-by-nist/1030)
**Author:** [@shinichiro.matsuo](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/shinichiro.matsuo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/new-initiative-by-nist/1030 "2026-08-13T19:10:12Z")
--- ## [IKP WG Call on August 13](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/ikp-wg-call-on-august-13/1026)
**Author:** [@SogoHosomi](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/SogoHosomi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/ikp-wg-call-on-august-13/1026 "2026-08-13T12:54:49Z")
Hello IKP WG, Hope everyone is doing well! This is a gentle reminder that the IKP WG call is this week on August 13 from 12:00-13:00 UTC. The announcements are here: https://x.com/bgin\_global/status/20864209090832305… --- ## [FASE WG Call on August 12](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/fase-wg-call-on-august-12/1027)
**Author:** [@SogoHosomi](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/SogoHosomi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 12:14pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/fase-wg-call-on-august-12/1027 "2026-08-09T12:14:13Z")
Hello FASE WG, Hope everyone is doing well! This is a gentle reminder that the FASE WG call is this week on August 12 from 11:00-12:00 UTC. The announcements are here: https://x.com/bgin\_global/status/208642090908323… --- ## [Call for input: CoDecFin 2027 workshop proposal (FC’27)](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/call-for-input-codecfin-2027-workshop-proposal-fc-27/1025)
**Author:** [@shinichiro.matsuo](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/shinichiro.matsuo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/call-for-input-codecfin-2027-workshop-proposal-fc-27/1025 "2026-08-05T20:29:14Z")
Hello everyone, We are preparing the workshop proposal for CoDecFin 2027 (Coordination of Decentralized Finance) for submission to Financial Cryptography and Data Security 2027 (FC’27). CoDecFin is the FC-associated wo… --- ## [Scheduling for Block 15](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/scheduling-for-block-15/1023)
**Author:** [@SogoHosomi](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/SogoHosomi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/scheduling-for-block-15/1023 "2026-08-05T12:52:10Z")
--- ## [GDC 2026 thread](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc-2026-thread/1011)
**Author:** [@Mitchell](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Mitchell)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 12:07pm UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/gdc-2026-thread/1011 "2026-07-13T12:07:23Z")
GDC 2026: Let’s Discuss the road to Geneva Event: Global Digital Collaboration 2026, 1 to 3 September 2026, Geneva Proposal deadline: 31 July 2026. Four working weeks. Co-organizer confirmations are the critical path. B… --- ## [IKP call on July 16](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/ikp-call-on-july-16/1014)
**Author:** [@Rola](https://bgin.discourse.group/u/Rola)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 1:39am UTC](https://bgin.discourse.group/t/ikp-call-on-july-16/1014 "2026-07-13T01:39:11Z")
Hello IKP WG! This is a gentle reminder that the IKP WG will be having their biweekly call on Thursday, July 16. The agenda for meeting will involve: IKP research pathway: ZKP and biometric authentication GDC infrast… [Next page](https://bgin.discourse.group/latest.md?page=1)