Nicholas Russell to deliver media on 1320 miles #TheLongWalkToFreedom

Back in 2018 we published an extensive blog which confirmed I was going to deliver media reporting, and participate on that year's 500 miles blockchain walk. Specifically, due to my previous and ongoing delivery as Scotland's 'by circumstance' features writer on the ultra niche subject, of the interface between blockchain aka distributed ledger technology, and democracy. 

Since 2015: 

That 2018 post can be read here. 

The final summary of the 500 miles walk, and what it achieved, including a summary of Motion being Lodged in Scotland's Parliament by Jenny Gilruth MSP for Mid Fife and Glenrothes, can be read here: 

Fast forward two years. In the interim and as 2015 founder of YesDayScotland ongoing, I've been directly involved with multiple projects since then. 

This has included the honour of delivering first-in-world wording for wiring distributed ledger technology into what is currently in a holding status as the developmental prototype of a written constitution for Scotland, via project leader constitutional scholar Dr Mark McNaught. 

Main website and constitution itself. 

Delighted to confirm today that I'll be repeating the generalities of 2018, and I'll be heading on voluntary secondment once again, as one of ten 2020 core walkers. I'll be delivering media on the forthcoming 1320 miles project, which is headlined as 'The Long Walk To Freedom'. Main project website for infrastructure, mapping, interactive, volunteer networks and peripheral events, here. 

Over the last year and more, I've been one of the core admin involved with developing the scope of what is now termed as Scotland's 21st century National Covenant. There have been many citizens who have voluntarily deployed their resources and time, to deliver the finalised capabilities. My input has been with regards to architecture, and very specifically, all detailing with regards to all aspects regarding Ethereum blockchain signature processes. 

The Ethereum chain itself, can be viewed by anyone here. 

Here's an excerpt: 

Looks boring admittedly, but that's until you realise the enormity of how it's going to so profoundly influence the future. And what it can do today. 

I am so very honoured, and humbled, to have been able to deliver opening media on the technical detail of the project itself. This has extended to yesterday, and to the publication of a major article, which is our fourth blockchain article for Scotland's largest business network, Business for Scotland. 

Read via: 

Plan to gain independence via Scotland’s Blockchain Covenant explained

Project organisers for the 1320 miles project have asked core walkers for a reason from those who are wishing to participate. I'm there for all aspects re blockchain democracy, and have delivered a further article detailing key aspects. 

I have huge ongoing commitments at Balbirnie, especially due to how we are needing to work during the challenges of restricted social distanced trading. As things stand, I'll be covering the walk's week 1 in full, onwards from the Eilean Donan start line 18.9.2020, and then will hope to somehow be able to complete 500 miles within the entire duration of the 1320 miles walk. 

Best wishes one and all, Nicholas