#HCPP18 - Interview with Pablo Coirolo, Blockchain Uruguay #LIVE

## #HCPP18 - Interview with Pablo Coirolo, Blockchain Uruguay #LIVE (2018-10-21) - Summary

This episode features an interview with Pablo Coirolo of Blockchain Uruguay/Light47, discussing blockchain adoption and its potential in Uruguay and beyond.

Main Topics:

• Blockchain Adoption in Uruguay: Coirolo is leading "Crypto Bay Montevideo" to promote blockchain adoption, leveraging government interest in digital identity and traceability, particularly for the meat production tracking system.
• Data Integrity & Security: Discussion of tamper-evident and tamper-resistant data structures, referencing Bitcoin's proof-of-work mechanism.
• Blockchain Solutions: Exploration of Rootstock as a solution combining Bitcoin and Ethereum features, contrasting public and private blockchains.
• Industry Focus: Emphasis on adoption within specific industries like agriculture and art traceability.
• Development & Regulation: Advocating for attracting software development companies (like Tata Consulting) over government legislation.
• Diverse Projects: Light47’s projects include traceability for art, exchanges, crypto banking assistance, and a meat database, with Amazon as a partner.

Key Quotes:

• "Garbage in, garbage out" – highlighting the importance of careful data input.
• Discussion of the contrast between decentralized, public blockchains and private blockchains susceptible to manipulation.
• Emphasis on attracting software development companies rather than government legislation.

People Mentioned:

• Pablo Coirolo
• Executives at Tata Consulting
• Executives at Amazon

Bitcoin Price: Not mentioned.