Recap: the 2018 Blockchain Economic Forum in San Francisco The 2018 Blockchain Economic Forum (BEF), held in San Francisco from June 16–19, has been a fascinating and thought-provoking summit for blockchain and cryptocurrency experts, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts alike. As Forbes put it, the BEF "facilitate[s] the discussions of the most important topics of the crypto economy and its growing influence on the global economy." With companies raising billions of dollars in ICOs around the world and major enterprises exploring and implementing blockchain in nearly every industry imaginable, it's imperative that we have these discussions and encourage information-sharing and collaboration across sectors. The BEF ultimately helps to bridge the gap between blockchain and the traditional economy. Cortana, UNSC Artificial intelligence (SN: CTN 0452–9), is a smart artificial intelligence construct.