Explaining the Security of Zcash - Daira Hopwood at Zcon3
This talk is a deep dive into the security properties of the Zcash protocol and the cryptographic assumptions they depend on, in both classical and post-quantum settings. It aims to give an intuitive but detailed explanation of why Zcash is private, maintains balance, and enforces spend authorization.
Presentation Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16KOe...
Speaker:
Daira Hopwood is a cryptographic engineer with the Electric Coin Company. Ze contributed to the design of the Sprout, Sapling, and Orchard shielded protocols, designed the Pasta curves, and is a ZIP Editor and the lead author of the Zcash protocol specification. Ze is an activist for trans and disabled rights. Twitter: @feministPLT
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Zcon3: Code alone doesn't cut it
Day 3 - Tuesday August 9, 2022
Presented by the Zcash Foundation
Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas