Introducing BlockShop, Washington DC's workshop and event space dedicated to building blockchain solutions. WHY HERE? Innovation develops within a complex regulatory, financial, social and global ecosystem. We provide a space in Washington DC for nuanced collaboration between public and private stakeholders focused on using blockchain technology to accomplish tangible goals. WHY NOW? We need products, not promises. This industry is crowded with claims and platitudes, but few real-world solutions. BlockShop provides space and connections to help blockchain builders build. A WORKSHOP Approximately 5 selected BlockShop startups and developers will work out of our space in the heart of Washington, DC, within walking distance of major U.S. government agencies, multilateral institutions, and global nonprofit organizations. Current BlockShop resident projects include Nakamoto Terminal by Inca Digital Securities MONTHLY EVENTS BlockShop organizes and hosts monthly events with leaders from Wall Street, venture capital, the technology community, and government. Our events focus exclusively on concrete applications of blockchain solutions – i.e., products, not promises. NETWORKING We also host weekly networking events for BlockShop members and newbies. Rotating themes will include start-up pitch nights, group brainstorming for specific industry issues, engagement with regulators and other policymakers, brass-tacks how-to talks, and more.