Prasanna Lohar
CIO & President
Diamante Blockchain & India Blockchain Forum
Biography
Prasanna is an award winning CXO banker, digital architect, industry innovator, board member, fintech influencer, startup mentor, leadership coach, bank advisor. Currently, he is practicing blockchain & deeptech research, digital transformation, innovation implementation & architecture orchestration as CEO at block stack, India, for building next-gen banking platforms for Web 3 World and CIO at Diamante Blockchain Inc, USA. As founder, president at India Blockchain Forum with a vision to make India a global hub for Blockchain and Web 3.0. He has participated at national, state, and international level Forums for Blockchain Adoption. He has worked on many national use cases as advisor at Orissa, Rajasthan, TS Govt, GMR Innovex, mentor at Kerala Blockchain Academy, speaker at many national and international forums.
About the company
Diamante Blockchain Inc is a global, decentralized finance platform successfully implementing and developing a competitive blockchain-enabled ecosystem for cbdc , trade, payments, and financing. India Blockchain Forum (IBF) is a company of thought leaders and key influencers in Indian Blockchain Industry. It draws leaders from policymakers, Industry association, Corporate leaders, Startup founders and ecosystem enablers. IBF has a singular mission of making India a blockchain powerhouse by building an enabling environment for collaboration between multiple stake holders in the Web3.0 ecosystem.
Presentation
CBDC Academy : Future Finance with CBDC
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) represent a transformative shift in finance, offering a state-backed digital alternative to cash. This presentation covers the fundamentals of CBDCs, including their definition, purpose | usecases , and underlying technology. It explores trends around the world driving CBDC adoption, such as financial inclusion and enhanced transaction efficiency. Key use cases include cross-border payments, retail transactions, and financial stability. The value of CBDCs lies in their potential to reduce costs, increase transparency, and streamline monetary policy. Let's understand Best practices from global projects and central banks include robust cybersecurity measures, user privacy protection, and interoperability with existing financial systems. For a global audience, understanding CBDCs is crucial as they could reshape financial systems, promote economic resilience, and drive innovation in digital payments.
