Core Insights - The "Pioneers" list for digital RMB innovation applications was officially announced at the Suzhou Digital Finance High-Quality Development Conference on November 20, 2023, showcasing significant advancements in the digital currency sector [1] Group 1: Event Overview - The event was co-hosted by the Jiangsu Provincial Digital Finance Key Laboratory, the Yangtze River Delta Financial Research Institute, Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance, and Zero One Think Tank Information Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd [1][11] - The selection process attracted numerous financial institutions and ecosystem enterprises from across the country, culminating in a comprehensive evaluation by experts [1] Group 2: Categories and Applications - The "Pioneers" list is divided into two main categories and six subfields, highlighting various innovative applications of digital RMB [1] - Notable applications include: - B-end scenarios such as cross-border payment applications using multi-central bank digital currency bridges and smart contracts for salary regulation in construction [5][6] - C-end scenarios featuring offline payment technologies for public transport and wealth management services [6][7] - G-end scenarios involving smart contracts for government procurement financing [9]