Konwersatorium im. J.Pniewskiego i L.Infelda
sala 0.03, ul. Pasteura 5
2019-12-09 (16:30) 
Prof. Stefan Dziembowski (Wydział Matematyki, Informatyki i Mechaniki UW)
Introduction to cryptocurrencies and blockchain
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology were introduced in 2008 by an anonymous developer using a pseudonym "Satoshi Nakamoto". In this talk we will provide an introduction to the technological aspects of this area, focusing on Bitcoin (the cryptocurrency introduced by Nakamoto) and its main design principles. I will also discuss some of the weaknesses of Nakamoto’s approach, and ideas for alternative cryptocurrencies.