Massimiliano (Max) Sala

Bitcoin: the currency of the future

- 10th June, 2013 -

Aula Magna A101, Polo scientifico e tecnologico " Ferrari" - Dipartimento di Matematica, Università di Trento

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Abstract

Born in 2009, bitcoin is a form of electronic currency that can be exchanged worldwide at no cost and very efficiently. It isn't linked to any state or other organization, but it's handled collectively by the bitcoin network itself. Its security lies mainly in two aspects: - the cryptographic protection of the personal eWallet (bitcoin address) with the use of elliptic-curve public-key cryptography; - the cryptographic protection of the transaction log given by intensive use of hash functions. We will present the most interesting features of this cryptocurrency, including business aspects.

Course Program Program in Pdf

12.45-14.00 Social Lunch

14.00-14.10 Prof. Massimiliano Sala - Event's presentation

14.10-14.35 Dr. Pietro Peterlongo - University of Trento, Introduction to Bitcoin I (Cryptographic Security of Transactions) - SLIDE

14.35-15.00 Prof. Massimiliano Sala - University of Trento, Introduction to Bitcoin II (Cryptographic Security of Wallets) - SLIDE

15.00-15.10 Coffee break

15.10-15.35 Dr. Timo Hanke - RWTH Aachen University , Secure eCommerce with Bitcoin - SLIDE

15.35-16.00 Dr. Ghassan Karame - NEC Research Laboratories, Heidelberg , Security and Privacy Assessment of Bitcoin - Slide not available

16.00-16.15 Coffee break

16.15-16.35 Dr. Thomas Bertani - The Rock Trading Company , The Importance of being a Miner - SLIDE

16.35-17.00 Round table discussion

Registration deadline: 7th June, 2013

Participants ceiling: 40.

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