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= Blockchain Research Lab =

Blockchain Research Lab gemeinnützige GmbH (BRL) is a non-profit research organization based in Hamburg, Germany, which promotes independent research on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency and the publication of the results in the form of scientific papers and contributions to conferences and other media. The non-profit research institute aims to further the general understanding of the blockchain technology and to understand resulting challenges and opportunities as well as their socio-economic consequences.

History
The BRL was founded in 2018 by Dr. Ingo Fiedler, Dr. Lennart Ante and Fred Steinmetz. Since its inception, the BRL has been dedicated to providing insights and knowledge about the potential of blockchain technology and digital currencies in various sectors, including finance, supply chain management, healthcare, and education. Over the years, the BRL has expanded its research scope to cover emerging trends and topics in the blockchain and cryptocurrency spaces. This includes areas like decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and the environmental impact of blockchain technologies. Additionally, the BRL has been actively involved in providing expert opinions and advice to governments, regulatory bodies, and private organizations on matters related to blockchain technology and digital currencies.

The Blockchain Research Lab has not only established itself as a leading research organization in its field, but it has also played a significant role in raising public awareness and fostering informed discussions around the opportunities and challenges presented by blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. In 2018, the research institute conducted the first representative population survey in Germany to determine the prevalence of cryptocurrencies among the population. The results have been published in peer reviewed journals and have been cited by German media and politics. Through its research, publications, and media presence, the BRL continues to contribute to the global understanding and development of these transformative technologies.

Research
The Blockchain Research Lab conducts research on a wide range of topics related to blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. These include:
 * Blockchain technology and its applications in different industries
 * Adoption and relevance of cryptocurrencies in society
 * Cryptocurrency markets and price dynamics
 * Stablecoins
 * Decentralized finance (DeFi)
 * Non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
 * Environmental impact of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies
 * Interrelations of blockchain, cryptocurrency and gambling
 * The use of blockchain technology in the sports sector

Publications
The BRL publishes research papers, articles, and reports on various aspects of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. Some of their notable publications include:
 * Virtual NFT land in the metaverse as an emerging asset class
 * Cryptocurrency users with gambling affinity are more involved mentally and financially than non-gambling users
 * Energieverbrauch von Kryptowährungen: Kann Blockchain auch öko?
 * Ethereum crypto overhaul targets environmental impact
 * An Analysis of Retail Investors in Cryptocurrency
 * Non-fungible Token – Sind NFTs purer Hype oder steckt mehr dahinter?

Media Coverage
The Blockchain Research Lab has been featured in various media outlets, including Crypto Valley Journal, Finanzen.net, PsyPost, TAZ, Trends Tendances, France 24, Managementkompass, BTC-Echo, The Financial Times, and The ACIT Science Podcast.

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Perennial Citations Accepted by Wiki (peer-reviewed papers also count)
 * https://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2021-11-03/4-000-attendees-meet-at-blockchance-2021-to-discuss-climate-change-regulation-and-tokenization
 * https://www.spiegel.de/netzwelt/netzpolitik/darum-ist-bitcoin-mehr-als-nur-digitales-geld-a-5d245826-257f-4269-b9ac-ce194ca098e4
 * https://www.ft.com/content/3d1a2409-4030-4a26-be27-dbcb25f6fd75
 * https://www.ft.com/content/3e0a65bb-a953-433a-819e-ff29de847336
 * https://www.ft.com/content/c10bc6f7-abbe-45dc-9367-042186c3336f
 * https://www.ft.com/content/2490279b-9c94-49a8-beff-cbd7c3307586
 * https://www.forbes.com/sites/ronshevlin/2021/02/21/how-elon-musk-moves-the-price-of-bitcoin-with-his-twitter-activity/
 * https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/big-read-the-week-that-shook-crypto/KJZ2NFU7SBJWUZWDKXUA5POONA/
 * https://venturebeat.com/games/the-sandbox-sells-1-66m-of-virtual-land-for-its-metaverse/