05-18, 12:00–12:45 (Europe/Prague), Studio 1
Chaumian Ecash, a pioneering technology from the early 80s, promised unparalleled transactional privacy within the fiat banking system. Despite its speed, reliability, and efficiency, it never fulfilled its promise and ended up as a footnote in the history of digital currencies. Join me as we unravel the mysteries behind Ecash. This talk isn't just a history lesson; it's a forward-looking exploration of how ancient cryptography can shape the future of privacy in our digital world.
Physicist, hacker, open-source advocate. Humanity can only be saved if we restore the privacy of the individual on the internet.