Wed, 25 Apr 2018
15:00
15:00
L4
Blockchain Technology: A Cryptographic Perspective
Ivan VISCONTI
(University of Salerno (ITALY))
Abstract
There is currently a large interest in the applications of the Blockchain technology. After the well known success of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, several other real-world applications of Blockchain technology have been proposed, often raising privacy concerns. We will discuss the potential of advanced cryptographic tools in relaxing the tension between pros and cons of this technology.