1. Blockchain and Government
Ohio House Commerce and Labor
HB220
Tony Franco - CEO
June 5th, 2019

2. Who am I CEO and Co-Founder of SafeChain
Work with 15 local governments across Ohio to implement blockchain
We have 25 employees, 18 of them are in Ohio

3. Agenda What is blockchain
How does it benefit consumers and governments
How we use blockchain
Why I’m supporting the bill (and why you should as well)

4. What is blockchain New type of database
Operated by a group of people or organizations
Facilitator of peer to peer transactions
Safer and more secure

5. Why is blockchain important
Local and county governments want to maintain autonomy
The commercial markets and the state want standard access at regular intervals
New technology will provide jobs across the state

6. House Bill 220
Enables counties, cities, municipalities to work with confidence
Does not create subsidies
Does not create restrictions
Primarily provides clarity

7. SafeChain - Applied Blockchain for Land Title
Problem:
Title companies and local governments in Ohio spend $1M+ per year in submission errors
Local governments want to maintain autonomy
The market and the state want standard information

8. SafeChain - Applied Blockchain for Land Title
Solution:
Allow counties to maintain processes
Use blockchain to maintain home rule
Use blockchain to protect title agents IP
First application like it in the county - Ohio is leading

9. Why I Support House Bill 220
The opportunity for high paying software jobs in Ohio is massive
Blockchain will eventually touch as many businesses as the internet
Bill does not impose regulations on a nacest technology
Public private partnerships are a competitive advantage

10. Conclusion Blockchain - just a new type of database
The new bill can help, but 100% will not hurt

11. Thank you