Lectures of Opportunity: "The Basics of Blockchain and BitCoin - Distributing Trust Slowly"
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Thursday, May 27, 2021
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
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U.S. Naval War College, LOO Coordinator
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This event is for U.S. Naval War College students, faculty and staff.The Basics of Blockchain and BitCoin - Distributing Trust Slowly
Dr. Demchak will deliver a lecture on the basics of bitcoin and blockchain technology, including an introduction to key terms such as hash, digital signature, and consensus. She will end with a discussion of the security challenges of digital currencies and blockchain usage for individuals and enterprises including the Navy.
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Lectures of Opportunity offers U.S. Naval War College (NWC) students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to learn more about national and international socio-political subjects that may be of relevance to the NWC community.
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