Decentralization, blockchain, distributed ledgers, and crypto assets are all important for the internet of the future. This blockchain meetup discusses possible new consensus algorithms, their pros and cons, and their implications for the blockchain industry as a whole. Will Proof-of-Work disappear? How much better is Proof-of-Stake? What merit do new cryptographic algorithms like IOTA’s Tangle hold? Join our first Disrupt meetup of the blockchain and crypto assets community in Stuttgart. It aims at bringing together blockchain enthusiastic enterprises and individuals that want to get to know the technology, as well as understand how it can be used and applied. TOPIC The Future of Consensus Algorithms SPEAKERS Here is the current line-up of the upcoming speakers (will be updated over time): (1) Toan Nguyen, e-shelter (2) Prof. Dr. Philipp Sandner, Frankfurt School of Finance AGENDA 19:00h – 19:30h: Entrance 19:30h – 19:40h: Introduction 19:40h – 20:00h: Proof-of-Stake Might not be Enough to Reach the Masses 20:00h – 20:10h: Discussion and Q&A 20:10h – 20:30h: Alternative Consensus Algorithms 20:30h – 20:40h: Discussion and Q&A 20:40h – 22:00h: Get together DATE AND VENUE Date: Monday, December 17, 2018, 19:00h – 22:00h Venue: TBA LANGUAGE This meetup will be held in English. WANT TO BECOME A SPEAKER?Do you want to be a speaker or recommend somebody? Please make your proposal here (https://goo.gl/forms/cCenjo1Xo6JUdg9x1) and we will get back to you. CONTACT Disrupt Meetup | Blockchain & Crypto Assets StuttgartEmail: team@disrupt-network.io ABOUT US Disrupt Meetup | Blockchain & Crypto Assets Stuttgart This community brings together blockchain enthusiastic enterprises that want to get to know the technology, understand how it can be used and applied in their processes and those that already invest in it. The Disrupt Network organizes regularly meetups and invites exciting speakers to Frankfurt. It does not matter if you are a startup or represent a large corporation, just join the community and let your network grow with us. DATA PROTECTION Through participating in this meetup (that is, through ordering a free ticket with Eventbrite), the participant gives his consent that e-shelter services GmbH (1) saves his name and contact data (i.e. email), (2) is later on allowed to send emails to the participant, and (3) is allowed to take photos and videos during the meetup that might be published online and that might include the participant. If the participant does not agree to points (1), (2) and (3), he or she should not order a ticket for the meetup.
starting on 2018-12-17 19:00:00
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