The Bitcoin Network
Michael Abbate and Nader Akhnoukh of NovaWulf will cover some of the motivations behind Bitcoin and decentralized networks and the problems Satoshi’s design solves.
Location
Zaleski Auditorium (MacLean ESC, Rm. B001)
Sponsored by
Thayer School of Engineering
Audience
Public
This lecture will cover some of the motivations behind Bitcoin and decentralized networks and the problems Satoshi’s design solves; including incentive mechanisms with a focus on the Byzantine General’s Problem and the proof of work consensus algorithm. We will then discuss technically how to implement Bitcoin’s design and analyze how it operates. A portion of the lecture will be reserved for questions which hopefully will help shape future curriculum.
Location
Zaleski Auditorium (MacLean ESC, Rm. B001)
Sponsored by
Thayer School of Engineering
Audience
Public