Informatics Colloquium 12.11. Reflections on Proof-of-Work Blockchain Security and Smart . . .
Informatics Colloquium 12.11. 2019, 14:00 lecture hall D2
Mgr. et Mgr. Martin Derka, M.Sc., Ph.D., Senior Software and Research Engineer,
Quantstamp, Inc., USA
Reflections on Proof-of-Work Blockchain Security and Smart Contract Design
Abstract: In this talk, we will present the elementary design blocks of
Proof-of-Work blockchains with a focus on smart contracts and their security. We
will discuss recent pitfalls, security incidents, possible smart contract attack
vectors, and measures that should be taken to protect against those. The
Ethereum network will be used as a practical example, but the discussed topics
will be generally applicable to any blockchain-based on Proof-of-Work. The talk
will build on experiences acquired in practice but will outline possible
research questions of both applied and theoretical nature, and the future
direction of the field.