Who is Alexandre Dreyfus?

Alexandre Dreyfus is a veteran technologist and serial entrepreneur widely recognized in the gaming and sports industries. Dreyfus is the Founder and CEO of Chiliz, the world's leading blockchain fintech provider focused on the sports and entertainment industry.

What was the Dreyfus affair?

The Dreyfus affair ( French: l'affaire Dreyfus, pronounced [afɛːʁ dʁɛfys]) was a political scandal that divided the Third French Republic from 1894 until its resolution in 1906.

Why is l'affaire Dreyfus important?

L'Affaire Dreyfus has come to symbolise modern injustice in the Francophone world, and it remains one of the most notable examples of a complex miscarriage of justice and antisemitism. The role played by the press and public opinion proved influential in the conflict.

What did the Dreyfusards want?

The Dreyfusards (those seeking exoneration of Captain Dreyfus) saw the issue as the principle of the freedom of the individual subordinated to that of national security. They wanted to republicanize the army and put it under parliamentary control. The second court-martial of Alfred Dreyfus, illustration from Vanity Fair, Nov. 23, 1899.