# Why Proof of Reserves Are Essential | Thomas Zschach, Swift CIO, at SmartCon 2025

- Channel: [Chainlink San Francisco](https://streameth.org/chainlink-san-francisco)
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-zBAohhtvBgY
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBAohhtvBgY