Busan Blockchain Integrated Service 'B PASS' Launched ... 1st Anniversary of Special Zone Establishment

Total Service Functions Including Citizen ID, Electronic Entry, Library Card, and Special Zone App
1st Anniversary Event on the 29th at 2 PM at Haeundae Paradise Hotel

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Busan City has launched ‘B PASS,’ an integrated blockchain service that citizens can easily use, to commemorate the first anniversary of the launch of the blockchain special zone.

This integrated service includes all functions such as the Citizen Card, Family Love Card, Government Building Visitor Pass, Library Membership Card, District Resident Card, contactless electronic management for private facility access, and the blockchain special zone project app.

‘B PASS’ was named to reflect the core technology ‘Blockchain,’ the ‘Busan Regulatory Free Zone,’ and the key function ‘Pass.’

The service’s vision is represented by ▲Belief (the value of blockchain’s reliability and safety), ▲Benefit (user convenience, cost reduction, and time savings), and ▲Better Life.

Since the launch ceremony of the Busan Blockchain Regulatory Free Zone in August last year, the city has promoted four special zone projects in logistics, tourism, public safety, and digital vouchers. They plan to accelerate digital transformation by promoting B PASS, an integrated service that allows access to these projects through a single interface, and linking various services in the future.

Busan City will announce the launch of the blockchain integrated service B PASS and hold a launch event commemorating the first anniversary of the blockchain regulatory free zone simultaneously at the Paradise Hotel event hall and online on the 29th.

The event will consist of an introduction and demonstration of the blockchain integrated service, presentations on the achievements of the blockchain regulatory free zone, and side events such as quiz shows, prize draws, and product discount events to provide an experience equivalent to the offline event online.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, offline participation is limited to 15 people, and 200 people will participate online through pre-registration.

Byun Sung-wan, Acting Mayor of Busan, said, “The goal is for citizens using the blockchain integrated service to have one electronic wallet per person,” adding, “We will develop the service to enable a convenient life with just one smartphone and plan to collaborate with the private sector in various fields, including special zone projects, in the future.”

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