Blockchain Ireland is a combined effort of government and Irish based companies to help promote and share information on blockchain in Ireland. Our objective is to simplify the Irish blockchain landscape for businesses large and small that are thinking about launching their blockchain-related venture, or expanding their existing business, in Ireland. Founding members of Blockchain Ireland include: State & Government - Department of Finance, IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and NSAI. Technology - ConsenSys, IBM and Deloitte Startups - Defactor Labs, OriginChain Legal - Arthur Cox Academia - Trinity College Dublin, Dublin City University, University College Dublin, NUI Galway and University College Cork