PhreakNIC 17 - Matthew O'Gorman - Bitmessage in 50 min
Bitmessage is a secure, private, user friendly replacement for email. Given NSA prism program as well as others abroad it is clear a solution needs to come about to allow people to communicate in private online as we do in the real world. Bitmessage is a p2p decentralized network inspired by bitcoin. This talk will cover protocol and demonstration as to how to use the program to increase your security, and the security of others.
PhreakNIC is recognized as the longest running non-profit convention of its kind in the United States. Orginally focused on programming and computer security; PhreakNIC has expanded and embraced the maker movement, home brewing, science, sci-fi, and gaming.
The organizers behind PhreakNIC recognize that a pleasant learning environment makes for a more memorable experience and this is exactly what has made it such a lasting event. While not in the main hall learning or teaching you can relax in the common room with old school computer games, video game consoles, tabletop games, refreshments, and comradery.