# BCNL Foundation

> Bringing the decentralized space together since 2016.

BCNL Foundation connects blockchain startups and enterprises in the Netherlands through events, advocacy, and community building.

BCNL Foundation is a community hub for people and organizations involved in blockchain and Web3 in the Netherlands. Users can attend events, connect with peers, and explore educational opportunities. The foundation brings together startups, institutions, and public organizations to support learning, collaboration, and ecosystem growth.

- Type: Non-Profit
- Sector: Community & Events
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2016-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/bcnl_foundation

## Products

- [Dutch Blockchain Week](https://thegrid.id/profiles/bcnl_foundation): Dutch Blockchain Week is BCNL Foundation's flagship annual blockchain conference held in Amsterdam, covering blockchain, DeFi, digital assets, and Web3. The program includes keynote sessions, breakout workshops, panels, VIP networking evenings, and side events organized across the city. BCNL Foundation also organizes year-round meetups, webinars, and networking drinks. The annual conference series was previously held under the Dutch Blockchain Days format. (Events & Conferences, Live, Main Product)
- [BCNL Membership](https://thegrid.id/profiles/bcnl_foundation): BCNL Membership provides organizations in the blockchain and Web3 space access to the Netherlands' leading blockchain community network. Members receive networking opportunities across startups, corporates, and institutional stakeholders, event access and discounts, brand visibility through BCNL's digital channels, job board listings, internship board access, and participation in trade missions. The foundation's Education Taskforce, bridging blockchain technology with Dutch academic institutions, is currently on hold. (Service Provider, Live)

## Links

- [Main](https://www.bcnl.foundation)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bcnlfoundation)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/+ttw1OH84X9U0ODdk)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/BCNLfoundation)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcnlfoundation)

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