CINCINNATI, OH – Chris Bates, a distinguished advisor with 10XTS and a pioneering leader in blockchain-based land rights, presented his project, Bitland Global, to the Cincinnati Blockchain Group at Union Hall, the hub for tech startups and innovators in Cincinnati, Ohio. Bitland Global leverages blockchain technology to create a decentralized, secure platform for land surveyance and deed recording, aiming to provide essential infrastructure for property rights in developing countries.
In a presentation that captivated the local blockchain community, Bates highlighted Bitland’s mission to provide individuals and organizations with the tools needed to survey land and record property deeds onto the Bitshares Blockchain. Currently operating a pilot project in Kumasi, Ghana, Bitland is dedicated to resolving land disputes by offering a reliable, transparent record of property ownership that is both accessible and incorruptible. With successful groundwork laid in Ghana, Bitland Global is poised to expand its reach across the African continent, aiming to support governments and empower communities through infrastructure that fosters economic growth and personal security.
Bitland Global’s platform leverages a combination of on-the-ground workers, key partnerships, and remote team members to reach communities that have traditionally lacked access to secure land registration. By assisting governments in managing land disputes, Bitland addresses one of the core issues hindering economic development in under-documented areas, paving the way for billions of dollars in unlocked property rights and investment opportunities.
The Bitland application represents a breakthrough in blockchain utilization by employing a decentralized, trustless model inspired by Bitcoin’s blockchain to bridge the gap between government authority and unregistered land areas. Its approach is centered on voluntary participation, meaning that landowners and communities must provide their consent to participate, with transactions and claims validated, time-stamped, and recorded on the blockchain. This tokenized, immutable record offers a transparent reference for every transaction, protecting the integrity of property claims and bolstering trust among all parties.
“We’re building a platform that brings essential documentation and ownership rights to communities that have been overlooked for generations,” said Bates. “With Bitland, we’re not only helping individuals secure their land, but we’re also creating a framework that governments can use to establish legitimate property rights where previously they may not have existed.”
Bitland Global’s work at the intersection of technology and humanitarian service aligns with the core mission of 10XTS, which is to advance blockchain applications for real-world asset management and societal benefit. Through this partnership, 10XTS and Bitland are exploring new avenues for using blockchain to solve critical issues in developing countries.
About Bitland Global
Bitland Global is a blockchain-based organization dedicated to creating solutions for land rights in underserved communities. By recording property transactions and claims on the blockchain, Bitland seeks to assist governments and empower communities in establishing secure, accessible land ownership records. With an initial focus on Africa, Bitland is expanding its operations to offer sustainable infrastructure that supports economic growth and individual property rights.
