Philipp Sandner, a professor at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, founder of its Blockchain Center, and a blockchain enthusiast, unexpectedly died in January 2024.

Finance Yard is deeply saddened by the passing of Philipp Sandner, an extraordinary personality who was known not only as one of the driving forces of the blockchain industry, but also as a valued member of our association family.

Philipp Sandner was a visionary pioneer and committed supporter of blockchain technology. Through his tireless work, extensive expertise and great commitment, he laid the foundations for a forward-looking and sustainable development of this technology.

As a supporter of Finance Yard, Philipp was important in building bridges between the various players in the industry. His clear thinking, passion and firm belief in the transformative power of blockchain have not only enriched our association, but have also had far-reaching effects on society.

Philipp Sandner's legacy will be visible in the progress that the blockchain and digital asset industry will make in the future thanks to his initiatives and ideas. His innovative spirit, integrity and commitment to ethical standards will continue to inspire us.

May his memory continue to be a source of inspiration to us as we continue his work together and realize the ideals he passionately stood for. Finance Yard will try to continue some of Philipp's legacy by building bridges between professionals in finance and emerging technologies.