About BCNL

Connecting the Dutch Digital Asset Ecosystem

Founded in 2016, BCNL Foundation has been bringing together companies, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, policymakers, investors, and innovators to strengthen the Dutch blockchain and digital asset ecosystem.

 

BCNL Foundation is the leading ecosystem for blockchain, Web3, and digital assets in the Netherlands. Through events, education, trade missions, advocacy, and strategic partnerships, we connect the people and organizations for the future of digital finance.

 

Today, our community consists of more than 100 member companies, hundreds of ecosystem partners, and thousands of professionals actively contributing to the industry’s growth.

Second edition BCNL digital asset event
Coinmerce and BCNL Foundation padel tournament
1st edition Digital Asset event BCNL
Dutch Drinks by bitvavo and BCNL

Our Mission

We believe that collaboration is the foundation of innovation.

By connecting companies we accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology and strengthen the Dutch digital asset ecosystem.

Ecosystem

Connecting the Dutch and European digital asset ecosystem

We bring together startups, scale-ups, financial institutions, regulators, investors, universities, and technology providers to accelerate innovation and create long-term collaborations.

Education

Sharing knowledge across the ecosystem

We organize conferences, podcasts, articles, meetups, and educational initiatives to help professionals stay ahead of the latest developments.

Community

Creating opportunities through collaboration

Our community is built around relationships. We connect the right people, facilitate introductions, and create an environment where partnerships, business opportunities, and innovation naturally emerge.

Grow

Helping companies accelerate their growth

We create visibility, facilitate warm introductions, organize networking events, and help companies expand their reach within the Dutch and European markets.

our team

The people driving the ecosystem forward

Building the Dutch digital asset ecosystem since 2016

BCNL is powered by a passionate team committed to connecting the Dutch digital asset ecosystem. Every conference, meetup, trade mission, partnership, and community initiative is built with one goal in mind: helping the industry grow together.

The Board

Taskforce members

Community & Partnerships

Devin Schoor - BCNL Foundation team

Devin Schoor

Members & Partnerships
BCNL Foundation Team - Demian

Demian Poltorak

Event Management

Marketing & Communications

Beau Ceciel Hendriks - Team BCNL

Beau Ceciel Hendriks

Social Media & Communications
Leanny Swijghuizen - BCNL Foundation

Leanny Swijghuizen

Designer

Let's connect and explore the future together.

Feel free to reach out to us with any questions!