Explore Soramitsu's contributions to blockchain technology and central bank digital currencies in this Consensus 2023 conference talk. Learn about Hyperledger Iroha, a blockchain platform enabling fintech use cases and CBDCs. Discover how Soramitsu's blockchain-based solutions are revolutionizing financial systems, including a mobile currency solution for unbanked Cambodians and the Bakong payment system. Gain insights into the benefits of digital currencies for cross-border payments and monetary policy. Compare Iroha v2, a Rust-based blockchain with event triggers for smart contracts, to the Substrate framework. Understand Soramitsu's mission to design a better world through decentralized technology and their commitment to creating sustainable, open-source blockchain platforms.