Interview

Recorded May 2025. Interview edited for clarity and length. In this second part of our conversation, Tom Woodroof (Local Loop Merseyside) speaks with Tomaž Fleischman, Principal Scientist and Founder of Cycles Protocol, and long‑time researcher of multilateral trade credit set‑off (often called Loop Clearing). We discuss the ways businesses can maximise their impact and benefit from participating in clearing clubs, the importance of trust, and how clearing can support local community projects. …

Recorded May 2025. Interview edited for clarity and length. In this conversation, Tom Woodroof (Local Loop Merseyside) speaks with Tomaž Fleischman, Principal Scientist and Co-Founder of Cycles Protocol, and long‑time researcher of multilateral trade credit set‑off (often called Loop Clearing). We discuss how Slovenia’s decades‑old clearing infrastructure works, what it means for businesses on the ground, and why community‑owned versions such as Local Loop Merseyside matter. …