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| The Cryptographic and Game-Theoretical Fundamentals behind Bitcoin | *by Vitalik Buterin.* In this talk, we will cover the cryptographic and game-theory principles behind the currency, including how the issues of double-spending, the "51% attack," and "mining" are addressed, the game-theory incentives to use Bitcoins honestly, and other issues being faced today in practice, such as implementation, attacks, and future scalability. | October 18 2012 16:00 | false | MC 2034 |
by Vitalik Buterin. Interested in learning more about Bitcoin, the independent digital cryptographic cash? Then this is the talk for you!
In his talk, Vitalik will cover the cryptographic and game-theory principles behind the currency, including how the issues of double-spending, the "51% attack," and "mining" are addressed, the game-theory incentives to use Bitcoins honestly, and other issues being faced today in practice, such as implementation, attacks, and future scalability.
Refreshments will be provided.