World Blockchain Association (WBA)

The World Blockchain Association (English: World Blockchain Association; French: Association Mondiale de la Blockchain; Spanish: Asociación Mundial de la Cadena de Bloques; Russian: Всемирная ассоциация блокчейна; Chinese: 世界区块链协会; Arabic: الجمعية العالمية للبلوكشين) is an international non-governmental organization. Its mission is to advance global research, application, standardization, and governance of blockchain technology. The Association brings together academic institutions, industry organizations, regulatory bodies, innovative enterprises, and independent experts from around the world to promote compliant development and cross-border cooperation in blockchain.

Purpose and Mission

The core objectives of the World Blockchain Association are to:

Promote international cooperation and exchange in blockchain, crypto-assets, and distributed technologies;
Establish industry standards and certification systems to foster transparency, fairness, and sustainable development;
Serve as a policy dialogue and industry coordination platform, advancing global alignment of regulatory frameworks;
Encourage academic research and educational outreach to enhance public understanding and trust in blockchain;
Advocate for blockchain applications across finance, supply chains, healthcare, education, philanthropy, and other sectors, serving global society and the economy.

Organizational Structure

The Association operates under an international legal framework with independent legal personality. Its governance bodies include:

General Assembly: The highest decision-making body, responsible for major resolutions;
Board: The executive body, responsible for strategy development and oversight;
Committees: Specialized committees such as the Technical Committee, Academic Committee, Ethics and Governance Committee, and Policy and Compliance Committee, dedicated to specific areas of research and coordination;
Secretariat: The permanent administrative body, responsible for daily operations and international coordination.

Membership Categories

The Association maintains an open membership system with the following categories:

Founding Members: Signatories of the Association’s charter;
Institutional Members: Universities, research institutions, enterprises, and international organizations;
Individual Members: Blockchain researchers, practitioners, policy experts, and professionals;
Honorary Members: Distinguished international figures with outstanding contributions to the blockchain field.

Official Languages

The Association recognizes the six official languages of the United Nations as its working languages:

English (World Blockchain Association)
French (Association Mondiale de la Blockchain)
Spanish (Asociación Mundial de la Cadena de Bloques)
Russian (Всемирная ассоциация блокчейна)
Chinese (世界区块链协会)
Arabic (الجمعية العالمية للبلوكشين)

Activities and Functions

The Association carries out a wide range of international activities, including:

Policy and Regulatory Dialogue: Serving as a global platform to promote cross-border regulatory cooperation;
Industry Standards Development: Working with academia and industry to advance blockchain standardization;
Certification Systems: Establishing certification frameworks for technologies, enterprises, and education programs in blockchain;
Conferences and Forums: Hosting global blockchain summits, academic workshops, and training initiatives;
Publications and Research: Issuing annual white papers and policy research reports on the blockchain industry.