Speakers
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Giovanni Maria Martingano
Ifin Sistemi, IT
Talk title: Presentation of Ifin and the developed blockchain technology
Talk language: Italian
Abstract: In this talk, we talk about who Ifin is, the products and services it sells, and its innovative business model, which is based on the role of digital Outsourcers and in particular on Trust Service Providers.
The TrustedChain project, based on Blockchain technology, will be presented. It debuted in 2017 and foresees an innovative role for Eidas Trust Service Providers in a DLT application targeted at the B2B world. -
Fabio Canevarolo
Ifin Sistemi, IT
Talk title: Technical introduction on blockchain technology
Talk language: Italian
Abstract: Brief technical introduction on blockchain and on its fundamentals.
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Chhagan Lal
UNIPD, IT
Talk title: Understanding Blockchain Technology: Bitcoin and Beyond
Talk language: English
Abstract: Blockchain technology holds immense promise for a variety of industries, including financial services, real estate, supply chain management, health care, academia and more. From smart contracts to blockchain-encrypted academic credentials, these use cases are vast and far-reaching. To make sense of this revolution, you need to understand what a blockchain is and what it is capable of doing. Blockchain is the technology backbone of Bitcoin. The distributed ledger functionality coupled with security of BlockChain, makes it very attractive technology to solve the current Financial as well as non-financial business problems. For instance, the large Financial institutions like Visa, Mastercard, Banks, NASDAQ, etc., are investing in exploring application of current business models on BlockChain. The Blockchain technologies among other features offer immutability, transparency, robustness, auditability, integrity, authenticity, and security. In this talk, we will discuss about the Blockchain and its associated technologies such as consensus protocols and peer-to-peer networks. Finally, the use of Blockchain for implementing the smart-contacts will also be presented along with its benefits and limitations.
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Ankit Gangwal
UNIPD, IT
Talk title: Modern Ransomware in the Bitcoin Playground
Talk language: English
Abstract: The pseudo-anonymity offered by Bitcoin cryptocurrency system has been exploited by cybercriminals to commit several novel crimes. Ransomware - a type of malware that encrypts files of the infected system and demands ransom for decryption - is one of the leading means used by cybercriminals to anonymously extort money from the victims. This talk will enlighten how the modern ransomware has evolved and has made a large-scale economic impact on our society.
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Michele Todero
UNIPD, IT
Talk title: Algorand: Security Analysis
Talk language: Italian
Abstract: In the last years, the blockchain technology has raised great interest among the academic and industrial communities because of its promises to transform a variety of application fields as online transactions, voting, bureaucracy and many other. However, currently implemented solutions suffer well-known security, efficiency, and decentralization issues. Algorand is an innovative blockchain, designed to overcome these limitations. This talk is divided into two parts: the first part consists of an introduction to the protocol, with the focus on the innovation and the security aspects; the second part consists of the description of a possible simple attack scenario where one or more malicious nodes are able to slow down the execution of the protocol of honest nodes, targeting their bandwidth and memory resources.
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Stefano Cecconello
UNIPD, IT
Talk title: Implementazione della tecnologia Trustedchain
Talk language: Italian
Abstract: Ifin Sistemi company financed a one year scholarship, during which it collaborated with the Spritz group on a Blockchain technology project. The aim of the project was to develop a blockchain application (Trustedchain) with particular attention to all issues related to security and privacy. During this talk the objectives achieved during the period of collaboration and the results obtained will be exposed.
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Fabio Canevarolo
Ifin Sistemi, IT
Talk title: Retrospective
Talk language: Italian
Abstract: Retrospective of the project, the importance of the partnership made with the University of Padua and overall evolution of blockchain technology.
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Giovanni Maria Martingano
Ifin Sistemi, IT
Talk title: Future of the technology blockchain company side and benefits for the users
Talk language: Italian
Abstract: In this talk, we discuss the possible impact of DLT technology on the business world. In particular, we will focus on some interesting enterprise applications and how this can bring an immediate benefit to users/customers.