Artificial intelligence meets blockchain: Learn children at the cyber event!

Artificial intelligence meets blockchain: Learn children at the cyber event!

Espacio Madresfera, Spanien - On July 22, 2025, an exciting event with the title "The Song of the Cyber Sirens" took place, which by Espacio Madresfera in collaboration with the Fundación> Fundación> Fundación Telefónica was organized. The aim was to bring children closer to the concepts of cryptocurrencies and blockchain. In a lively discussion, led by Mónica de la Fuente, three experts appeared: Paloma Laneza, an experienced lawyer for technology and author; María Teresa Nieto, Senior Manager at Telefónica Tech’s Blockchain team; as well as Javier López Menacho, writer and specialist for digital communication.

The experts emphasize that blockchain, cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence are part of our everyday life. In the digital age, well -founded technology training is essential to protect children from fraud and manipulation. An important discussion point was data protection and the often misunderstood privacy. It is expected that parents and teachers not only inform children about the basics, but also promote critical thinking and raise awareness of the use of data.

blockchain in everyday life

What exactly is blockchain? At the core, it is a decentralized digital general book that stores transactions in a network without needing a central authority. Data is collected in blocks that are chronologically linked. This approach ensures high data security, since cryptographic methods are used to protect the integrity of the information. A consensus mechanism ensures that all computers in the network confirm the current status of the blockchain. There is no need for comprehensive trust because the technology itself guarantees transparency and traceability. The BSI also emphasizes that blockchain also important destinations such as unchanging, Manipulation -proof data and distributed, consensual data storage.

The applications of blockchain technology are diverse and extend over various industries, including the financial world, governments and healthcare. Ethicsboard Financial sector is at the top. However, stakeholders should make sure to understand the exact advantages and challenges of the implementation in order to optimize security and data protection protocols.

The role of cryptocurrencies

A big topic are also the cryptocurrencies based on blockchain, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, these digital means of payment have the potential to promote financial inclusion, but also have significant challenges. Cryptocurrencies are legally considered “financial instruments” and not currencies, which means that they are extremely volatile and have no state safety net. According to the BSI, users of cryptocurrencies should be careful and take some basic security measures. This includes the use of trustworthy wallet providers and avoiding large sums in these digital wallets.

Recently, governments around the Globus have started to research Central Bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in order to clarify the regulation and use of digital assets. These developments could give the decentralized finance (Defi), which offers financial services on public blockchains, and at the same time the associated risks such as money laundering, reduce.

The challenges that blockchain and cryptocurrencies face are not only technical in nature. Javier López Menacho pointed out that technological progress can also influence social structures and offer opportunities, but also lead to the strengthening of inequalities. It is therefore necessary to include ethical considerations in the progress of technology. Intensive financial education was considered important by the experts to consider money as a tool for a fulfilling life and not as an end in itself.

Overall, it is clear: the future of blockchain and cryptocurrencies will be fascinating and requires a strong foundation of knowledge, critical thinking and solid technological training. The Wezseling landscape of blockchain technology has the potential to improve our lives, but also needs the active support of parents and educators to optimally prepare the next generation for these challenges.