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KadeMorton
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6 years ago Nicky, thanks for submitting! Totally optional, if you want you can see if you want to work the theme of the decentralisation space into your presentation https://github.com/KadeMorton/Xenshana
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[ Session Name ] Power to the People - Decentralising the World with Blockchain Technology [ Primary Space ] Decentralisation [ Secondary Space ] Digital Inclusion
[ Submitter's Name ] Nicky Franken [ Submitter's Affiliated Organisation ] VU Univeristy Amsterdam
What will happen in your session?
One of the most exciting aspects of blockchain technology is that it is entirely decentralised. Decentralisation means that there is no single point of failure – not one specific computer system that can (accidentally) be switched off or (intentionally) censored – nor is there one proprietary actor who can exercise control.
This can have a profound impact on the world as we know it today. In this interactive session, it will be analysed which revolutionary protocols such as Proof-of-Stake, Smart Contracts and IPFS could enable this change. Furthermore, real-life use cases that are already happening [e.g. Decentralized Autonomous Organizations], as well as ideas for use cases for in the future [e.g. Blockchainified Citizen-Science and DAICO’s] are being presented and discussed.
What is the goal or outcome of your session?
Blockchain technology is a computer protocol that brings together economics (movement of value), philosophy (concepts of trust and roots in libertarian thinking) and advanced technology (cryptography and distributed ledger technology). The main goal of the session is that the attendees become aware of the fact that blockchain technology has way more to offer than only the movement of value [in the form of cryptocurrencies].
There might be a difference in the knowledge level of the attendees on the subject due to blockchain technology its complexity. However, it is believed that by explaining relatively complex phenomena on the basis of illustrations and examples it should become comprehensible for all.
If your session requires additional materials or electronic equipment, please outline your needs.
For this session, I want to give a presentation including visuals. Therefore, I need a projector and a projector screen. Furthermore, I want to include audio in my presentation, therefore audio equipment is also necessary.
Time needed
less than 60 mins