Committees

Committees are the hard working organism of the institute. In its sessions, the members of the committee discuss, debate and vote the Standards.

Responsibilities of a Committee
Define Purpose and Objectives
  • Clearly outline the committee’s purpose, goals, and specific areas of responsibility.
  • Align objectives with the broader mission and vision of the institute.
Develop Plans and Strategies
  • Create detailed action plans and strategies to achieve the committee’s objectives.
  • Set short-term and long-term goals with measurable outcomes.
Conduct Research and Analysis
  • Gather and analyze relevant information, data, and industry trends.
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on research findings.
Draft Standards and Guidelines
  • Develop and review standards, guidelines, and best practices relevant to the committee’s focus area.
  • Ensure that standards are comprehensive, clear, and align with industry needs.
Monitor and Evaluate Compliance
  • Oversee the implementation and adherence to standards and regulations.
  • Conduct audits, assessments, or reviews to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
Facilitate Communication and Collaboration
  • Engage with stakeholders, including industry experts, regulatory bodies, and members.
  • Organize meetings, workshops, and forums to discuss issues, share knowledge, and collaborate on projects.
Provide Training and Education
  • Develop and deliver training programs, seminars, and educational materials.
  • Promote awareness and understanding of standards, regulations, and best practices.
Advocate and Influence Policy
  • Represent the institute’s interests in discussions with policymakers and regulatory bodies.
  • Advocate for balanced and effective regulatory frameworks that support the industry.
Report and Document Activities
  • Maintain accurate records of meetings, decisions, and activities.
  • Prepare regular reports to update the institute’s leadership and members on progress and outcomes.
Review and Update Practices
  • Continuously review and update standards, guidelines, and practices to reflect new developments and insights.
  • Solicit feedback from stakeholders to improve the relevance and impact of the committee’s work.
Committee’s structure

The committee is conducted by a Director accompanied by 2 assistants.

The Director is leading the whole committee and member of the Committees Department.

The Operation Assistant is the a member of the Committees Operation Department and her/his role is to assure that the procedures and processes are respected in the committee.

The Record Assistant is member of the Records Department and her/his role is to keep record of the changes or amendments done to documents voted and approved during the committee’s sessions.

The Members are the Institute members with vote rights assigned that specific committee.

Each committee can have Consultants and Volunteers participating and contributing in committee’s sessions, without voting rights.

Current committees

The Institute creates dedicated committees to enable specialized focus and expertise, ensuring comprehensive attention to diverse aspects. They also foster greater member engagement and collaboration, driving more effective decision-making and innovation.

Current active committees
Standalone Blockchain Committee (SBC)

Committee responsible for the standards applied to standalone blockchain like Bitcoin, LiteCoin, Dash, etc.

Smart Contract Committee (SCC)

Committee responsible for the standards applied to smart contract, token or deployment based on an existing blockchain.

Side Chains and Bridges Committee (SCBC)

Committee responsible for the standards applied to blockchains which depends on a parent blockchain and related services.

Centralised Exchange Committee (CExC)

Committee responsible for the standards applied to the exchanges that do internal order matching in an internal order book through their own platform.

Decentralize Exchanges Committee (DExC)

Committee responsible for the standards applied to the exchanges that facilitate trades between users without a central intermediate.

Custody, Staking and Lend Committee (CSLC)

Committee responsible for the standards applied to the platforms or services that holds, stake or lend cryptocurrency.

Reporting and Audit Committee (RAC)

Committee responsible for the standards applied to the companies that are operating the cryptocurrency space for a better transparency, reporting and easy to get audited.

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