BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//pretalx//cfp.powsummit.com// BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:CET BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20001029T040000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=10 TZNAME:CET TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20000326T030000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=-1SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:CEST TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-MVNGGQ@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240927T180000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240927T200000 DESCRIPTION:This welcome event is for Speakers\, Sponsors\, and VIP Ticket Holders. Location:\n\nPaulaner am Dom\nDomplatz 6\, 60311 Frankfurt am Mai n\, Germany DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:VIP / Speaker Dinner - URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/MVNGGQ/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-MQYXBU@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240927T200000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T000000 DESCRIPTION:This Networking party is for all Ticket Holders. Location:\n\nP aulaner am Dom\nDomplatz 6\, 60311 Frankfurt am Main\, Germany DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Networking Party - URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/MQYXBU/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-NKFRBV@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T090000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T093000 DESCRIPTION:An introduction and welcome to the conference by Bob Summerwill \, Executive Director of the Ethereum Classic Cooperative and Alan Austin\ , Managing Director of the Litecoin Foundation. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Welcome to POW Summit - Bob Summerwill\, Alan Austin\, Michael Pare nti URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/NKFRBV/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-HJSKNU@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T093000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T103000 DESCRIPTION:Join Chris from Seedor and Bitsurance for an exciting round of trivia\, where you'll dive into the worlds of Bitcoin\, cryptography\, and Cypherpunk history! Everyone can play along from their phone—no registr ation required. Test your knowledge\, win awesome prizes\, and you could e ven score a grand prize of one million satoshis! DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:Who Wants to be a Satoshi Millionaire Quiz Show - Chris SEEDOR URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/HJSKNU/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-G7YU8C@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T093000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T100000 DESCRIPTION:An exploration into bitcoin transactions that show up in blocks without first being broadcast throughout the p2p network. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:The Prevalence of Private Transaction Mining - Jameson Lopp URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/G7YU8C/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-TPHL8K@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T100000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T103000 DESCRIPTION:Learn how the first publicly traded crypto miner\, HIVE\, conti nues to set standards for environmental responsibility throughout its glob al data center operations. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Empowering Sustainability: HIVE Digital's Commitment to Green and C lean Mining Operations - Frank Holmes URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/TPHL8K/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-JPU98Y@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T103000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T110000 DESCRIPTION:Crypto Mining: A Path to a Sustainable Energy Future\n\nThis pa nel will explore the intricate relationship between Bitcoin mining and sus tainability\, addressing the evolving landscape of energy consumption and environmental impact. Industry leaders will discuss innovative approaches to efficient BTC mining\, the integration of renewable energy sources\, an d the crucial role of mining operations in stabilising energy grids. The s ession will also delve into the social responsibilities of BTC miners and their contributions to local communities. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Proof of Sustainability Panel - Stefania Barbaglio\, Aydin Kilic\, Daniel Batten\, Dennis Porter\, Dr. Sven Hildebrandt URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/JPU98Y/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-JJS9KM@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T103000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T110000 DESCRIPTION:How two guys managed to create and deliver a piece of open-sour ce hardware: a blueprint to inspire builders around the world. What we hav e learned from our experience. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:Making an Open-Source Hardware Wallet - John Galt URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/JJS9KM/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-QNDM8W@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T110000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T113000 DESCRIPTION:The Bitaxe is a compact\, open-source Bitcoin mining device des igned for individual and small-scale miners. Developed to promote decentra lization in Bitcoin mining\, this portable ASIC (Application-Specific Inte grated Circuit) miner aims to make Bitcoin mining more accessible to every day users.\n\nIts open-source nature allows for community-driven improveme nts and modifications\, fostering innovation in the mining hardware space. While not competing with large-scale industrial mining operations in term s of hash rate\, the Bitaxe serves as an educational tool and a means for individuals to participate directly in the Bitcoin network's security and transaction verification process. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:Bitaxe and OSMU - WantClue URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/QNDM8W/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-MQBSQD@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T113000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T120000 DESCRIPTION:Trillions of dollars in illicit financial flows slosh around ou r financial system today\, facilitated by the most powerful centralized in stitutions. Current efforts to address IFFs are ineffective and result in harmful side effects for some of the most vulnerable in society. In this t alk\, we investigate the causes and impact of IFFs. Despite what certain b ankers and politicians might have told you\, the transparency and programm ability of cryptocurrencies are a solution to\, not a cause of\, the probl em. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Corruption\, KYC and the Cost of Compliance - Jarrad Hope URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/MQBSQD/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-UZVAJ8@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T113000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T120000 DESCRIPTION:The first end-to-end zkRollup on a UTXO based chain DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:City Rollup: A trustless zkRollup for Dogecoin - Carter Feldman URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/UZVAJ8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-8QAPYU@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T120000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T123000 DESCRIPTION:Tornado&Samurai-DoJ\, Gaza-Israel\, Trump-Harris... what type o f privacy we seek in 2024?\nWhat's the role of Bitcoin in the global priva cy landscape?\nIs Cypherpunk Dream dead or need a reboot?\nLet's discuss w hat's wrong & right with 700 projects contributing to decentralized privac y in 2024. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:The right for privacy in 2024 - Mykola URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/8QAPYU/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-GKCUJM@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T120000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T123000 DESCRIPTION:The talk introduces innovations like Ark and BitVM and outlines their potential role in scaling Bitcoin in a more trust-minimized manner. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:Bitcoin L2s - the new(ish) kids on the block - Veronika Kuett URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/GKCUJM/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-UNF977@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T123000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T130000 DESCRIPTION:Lyudmyla Kozlovska\, president of Open Dialogue Foundation and a Ukrainian human rights defender\, and Bota Jardemalie\, a New York lawye r\, Kazakh human rights defender\, and Belgian political refugee\, will di scuss how the misuse of AML and CFT laws and the weaponization of banking data lead to political repression and financial exclusion\, and how activi sts worldwide turn to P2P Bitcoin transactions\, self-hosted wallets\, mix ers\, and other privacy payment instruments to protect human rights. What strategies do we have to defend the Lightning Network and privacy tools fr om escalating regulatory attacks? Why do we need to protect Bitcoin mining alongside privacy instruments to safeguard the entire Bitcoin ecosystem? DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Resistance to Attacks: Privacy\, Mining\, and Human Rights - Lyudmy la Kozlovska\, Bota Jardemalie URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/UNF977/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-BUJZFE@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T123000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T130000 DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, we will present the concept of generalized chann els for PoW-based blockchains. Generalized channels allow to lift any func tionality available on layer-1 to a second layer\, where transactions can be carried instantaneously and at low costs. This greatly extends the func tionality offered by current channel systems such as the Lightning network . We will present applications of our technique including a method for cro ss-chain transactions and integrating the Lightning network into other eco systems. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:Generalized Channels for PoW blockchains - Sebastian Faust URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/BUJZFE/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-PGW8BA@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T143000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T150000 DESCRIPTION:Fireside chat with Charlie Lee talking about Litecoin\, payment s\, and privacy DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Vlad Costea - Charlie Lee URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/PGW8BA/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-8FFFDF@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T143000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T150000 DESCRIPTION:Rena Shah\, COO of Trust Machines will walkthrough the history of BNS\, and discuss how onchain naming has evolved around Bitcoin\, how i t can grow with innovative L2s like Stacks\, and where she predicts onchai n digital identity to breakthrough to the Web2 communities. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:The Growth of BNS: How Bitcoin Domains Are Changing - Rena Shah URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/8FFFDF/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-YYAXHK@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T150000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T153000 DESCRIPTION:For more than 6 years\, Rootstock has been relying on a federat ed Powpeg mechanism to secure the thousands of bitcoins that have been tra nsferred to the sidechain. While the Powpeg stands out as one of the most secure multisig systems in the industry\, the bitcoin community\, unsatisf ied with the t-of-n honesty quorum security model\, calls for higher stand ards in terms of decentralization. Until recently\, a permissionless bridg e was impossible due to Bitcoin script limitations. It all changed in Octo ber 2023\, with the invention of BitVM bringing the (1-of-n) model. Soon a fterwards\, the BitVMX protocol was published\, extending and optimizing t he initial design. BitVMX is general-purpose verification system based on the disputable computing paradigm applied to a RISC-V virtual processor. In this presentation\, we describe the fundamentals of BitVMX and we unvei l the Rootstock Union Bridge\, a new permissionless bridge proposed for th e Rootstock sidechain that builds on top of BitVMX. The Union bridge is th e first capital-efficient permissionless security-bonded bridge that can e xtend to hundreds of participants resting on a single honest verifier. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Union: The Next Generation Bitcoin Bridge - Sergio Demian Lerner URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/YYAXHK/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-8CVVZM@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T150000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T153000 DESCRIPTION:In 2013\, during peak forked coin hype and as a means to make f un of all the nonsense on bitcointalk's "alts" forum\, a coin was proposed that was so dumb that it could never succeed. It would be a short lived j oke and then fail after 14 months. Except\, **it failed to fail.**\n\nThis is a journey about Dogecoin. The coin that wasn't supposed to be here. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:When things that shouldn't be\, are - Patrick Lodder URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/8CVVZM/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-WCZXEV@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T153000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T160000 DESCRIPTION:Hybrid L2s are a new class of L2s that inherit security from mu ltiple L1s\, e.g. Bitcoin and Ethereum. This makes them not only the most secure web3 platforms on the market\, but also removes the need for 3rd pa rty bridges: a hybrid L2 has native bridges to each of the connected chain s. This means users from Bitcoin can always get their BTC back\, same for ETH/ERC20 users from Ethereum\, etc. \n\nBOB is the first to introduce the hybrid L2 design in 2023. BOB uses BitVM2 to achieve Bitcoin security as a rollup\, while creating native connections to Ethereum\, and other L1s l ike Solana and Tron in the future. The release of the official BitVM2 tech nical paper\, co-authored by BOB co-founder Alexei Zamyatin\, is a major m ilestone in creating a new generation of web3-native platforms that can ch allenge centralized exchanges with never before seen security and UX. Tron and Starware recently followed BOB announcing their intentions to switch to hybrid designs to connect to Bitcoin - and more will follow. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:The Hybrid L2 - Alexei Zamyatin URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/WCZXEV/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-ZXX8RK@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T153000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T160000 DESCRIPTION:Bitsurance is the first company to insure your Bitcoin stack ag ainst the elements\, robbery and extortion.\n\nDespite living in a world\, where your entire net worth exists as a string of digits on the blockchai n\, there's still the age old threat of the infamous "$5 wrench attack." I n this talk\, we will delve into the business of insuring your Bitcoin aga inst the terrifying scenario where a would-be thief skips the complex cybe r hacks and instead just kicks your door down and whacks you until you han d over your private keys. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:Insurance against the $5 Wrench Attack - Chris SEEDOR URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/ZXX8RK/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-EE8QB9@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T163000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T170000 DESCRIPTION:Consensus mechanisms are hotly debated\, but often times handwa ving\, short sightedness\, and blinkered thinking prevents an accurate vie w of the security they provide or the factors which will determine their s uitability. In this talk we will look at different consensus mechanism\, "analog" world factors which will impact these choices\, and how many proj ects are assuming much greater levels of security and stability than is ac tually provided by the consensus mechanisms they've chosen. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:Mining is Critical Infrastructure + Enables Sovereignty - Ryan Lack ey URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/EE8QB9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-N83TDN@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T163000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T170000 DESCRIPTION:As Bitcoin continues to gain traction\, the vision of hyperbitc oinization—where Bitcoin becomes the dominant global currency—moves cl oser to reality. In this talk\, we’ll explore the crucial role of modula rity and innovative technologies in advancing Bitcoin from a mere store of value to a universal unit of account. Discover the strategies and develop ments necessary to propel Bitcoin into the mainstream\, paving the way for a decentralized\, borderless financial future. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Towards Hyperbitcoinization - Orkun Mahir Kılıç URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/N83TDN/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-UR8PAU@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T170000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T173000 DESCRIPTION:Whether we're talking about "Layer 2" technologies\, or about s pontaneous mutual aid organisation\, the most activity that matters is the activity that happens at the outside edges of the system. Rarely do cent ralised "top down" approaches achieve anything significant (and even more rarely is it positive)\, but even when they do\, it's action on the edges that actually facilitates change. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:Action happens at the edges - Ben de Waal URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/UR8PAU/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-DYYXFH@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T170000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T173000 DESCRIPTION:ZK proofs are now verifiable on Bitcoin. This changes everythin g. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:A New Era for Bitcoin\, for Crypto\, for the World - Edan Yago URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/DYYXFH/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-GLYNAU@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240928T173000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240928T180000 DESCRIPTION:This panel\, led by Janszg of Bitcoin layers\, brings together the top L2 builders in the space to seperate the hype from the reality of scaling bitcoin. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Proof of Scale L2 Panel - Orkun Mahir Kılıç\, janusz\, Rena Shah \, Alexei Zamyatin\, Sergio Demian Lerner URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/GLYNAU/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-J339AR@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T094500 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T100000 DESCRIPTION:. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Day Two Intro - Michael Parenti URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/J339AR/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-F9ZFGR@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T100000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T103000 DESCRIPTION:Bullruns don't just happen\, they are catalyzed. The '20-'21 an d early '24 run-ups were both catalyzed by institutional investment. The n ext group of institutions are the world's Sovereign Funds. \n\nThey all wa nt to invest in Bitcoin. They all believe they can't because of the ESG na rrative. \nBut that's a belief that's now ripe for challenging. \n\nThis t alk looks at what happens when they flip their ESG beliefs\, and how we ca n all make that happen. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Why Hippies will drive the next bullrun (and nerds will make Bitcoi n the world's greenest asset) - Daniel Batten URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/F9ZFGR/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-FRUVH9@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T100000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T103000 DESCRIPTION:Merged-mined blockchains\, such as Rootstock\, leverage the sec urity of Bitcoin. However\, their scalability is restricted by block templ ate update policies of Bitcoin mining pools. This makes it impractical to reduce block interval times solely by adjusting the difficulty of the merg ed-mined chain. To address this limitation\, we introduce FASTER\, a hybri d consensus mechanism that combines merged-mined Proof of Work (PoW) with Proof of Stake (PoS) to reduce block time while maintaining high security. In the FASTER protocol\, each PoW block starts a new epoch. Within an epo ch\, a randomly selected leader proposes microblocks. These microblocks ar e then enhanced with signatures from PoA members to ensure finality. Forks are resolved based on accumulated difficulty and votes. The FASTER protoc ol aims to provide substantial improvements in block time efficiency and s ecurity\, making it a promising solution for scalable blockchain applicati ons DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:Enhancing Block Time Efficiency and Security in Rootstock with FAST ER: Fast And Secure Transaction Epoch-based Resolution - Julian Len\, Patr icio Gallardo URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/FRUVH9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-N3DA9F@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T103000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T110000 DESCRIPTION:The age of hydrocarbons has been a remarkable success story of humanity. It provided the cheap and abundant energy that has literally pow ered the growth and development of global civilization as we know it. By n ow\, however\, the negative environmental consequences ultimately culminat ing in climate change are too material to ignore. How to decarbonize the g lobal economy without jeopardizing wealth and prosperity is the wicked glo bal challenge that nobody seems to find answers to. We have witnessed the disastrous consequences and costs of top-down interventionism by bureaucra ts over the past 50 years - achieving neither decarbonization nor wealth p reservation nor growth. It leaves people rightfully disenfranchised and re volting. However\, a new paradigm offers hope: Bitcoin. Bitcoin happens to have multiple properties that hold the promise of providing the long-term climate-positive outcomes\, all while achieving growth and prosperity thr ough investment\, the forces of the free market and human ingenuity. Bitco in is the Plan B for our Planet A. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Bitcoin’s Green Turn - A Story of Sustainability\, Investment and Growth - Harald Rauter URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/N3DA9F/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-X8ME7N@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T103000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T113000 DESCRIPTION:This workshop offers a hands-on experience with BitVMX\, focusi ng on executing a sample program. Errors will deliberately introduced into the program so they can be resolved on-chain using Signet. Throughout the session\, we will demonstrate the encoding of data using Winternitz signa tures and explore the various challenges and mechanisms within the BitVMX protocol. This interactive approach will provide a comprehensive understan ding of how BitVMX handles errors and ensures robust dispute resolution in Bitcoin. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:A practical exploration of BitVMX: error handling and On-Chain disp ute resolution - Ramon Amela URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/X8ME7N/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-EVBVD9@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T110000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T113000 DESCRIPTION:The traditional approach to Proof of Work (POW) does not consid er the value or cost of the heat produced. It also does not consider the i mpact of POW on the electricity markets. We will consider the degree of de centralization for the different types of POW\, in particular the POW algo rithms that favor the use of Central Processing Units (CPUs)\, Graphics Pr ocessing Units (GPUs)\, Application Specific Integrated Circuits ASICs\, a nd Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). We will discuss\, using an unde rstanding of thermodynamics\, how heat produced from decentralized POW can be used for space heating with a neutral or negative carbon footprint. We will consider electric resistive heating\, electric heat pumps and combus tion based heating. We will consider impact of POW on electricity markets\ , with both both renewable and non renewable energy sources\, the use of P OW for electrical grid stabilization\, the use of electricity with little or no commercial value for POW and use of POW to improve the economic viab ility of renewable energy projects. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Environmentally Sustainable Proof of Work - Understanding the Mark ets for Electricity and Space Heating - Francisco Cabanas URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/EVBVD9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-YYGDCD@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T113000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T120000 DESCRIPTION:Proof-of-Work data centers can enhance green energy\, balance o ur grids\, and mitigate methane emissions. As we move through the energy t ransition and pursue carbon neutrality\, Proof-of-Work mining can play a v ital role in helping us achieve our goals. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Proof-of-Work Mining for a Sustainable Future - Dennis Porter URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/YYGDCD/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-VMTQQY@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T113000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T120000 DESCRIPTION:Janusz describes why L2s are sovereign systems and why they sho uld pay substantial fees to sustain bitcoin’s security budget.\n\nThe us e of an L2 is asset-specific and Janusz explains the misconceptions around L2s\, some of their designs\, and why providing new\, secure execution sy stems for BTC the asset is the only thing that really matters. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:How L2's contribute to Bitcoin's security budget - janusz URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/VMTQQY/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-JKLUAL@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T120000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T123000 DESCRIPTION:When Satoshi embeded the message "The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancel lor on brink of second bailout for banks" the non monetary use of bitcoin was born. From the early days of Rare Pepe to the present fanatical use of block space for inscriptions these use cases are not new. The Romans also used their finanical network to spread memes (propgranda) thoughout the e mpire on the reverse of coins. Do sats exist? What can we learn from non m onetary uses of bitcoin? DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:The history of non monetary use of bitcoin and financial networks - Theo Goodman URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/JKLUAL/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-GRRYCV@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T120000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T123000 DESCRIPTION:In the talk\, the requirements from an ESG-perspective are elab orated upon\, trying to bring everybody on "the same page" regarding this highly challenging topic. After listening to this speech\, the listener wi ll gave gained a deeper understanding what the regulator is asking for and what could happen\, if the industry does not align in their efforts to pu sh-back. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:ESG disclosure requirements according to the Markets in Crypto Asse ts Regulation - things you need to know - Dr. Sven Hildebrandt URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/GRRYCV/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-AWRQXH@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T123000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T130000 DESCRIPTION:A discussion of current usecases built on the POW algorithm DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:Proof of Utility Panel - Sam Bourgi\, Theo Goodman\, Carter Feldman \, Vlad Costea\, Paulo Vidal URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/AWRQXH/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-J8RZKF@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T123000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T130000 DESCRIPTION:Stratum V2 is the future of POW mining and offers several key b enefits. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Stratum V2: next gen mining protocol - Kristian Csepcsar URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/J8RZKF/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-EFTG9X@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T143000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T150000 DESCRIPTION:Many assume that using privacy-enhancing technologies automatic ally makes them invisible to prying eyes. But this assumption is not only flawed—it can be dangerous. From cryptocurrency transactions to encrypte d messaging\, too many users fall into the trap of thinking they are "safe " simply because they have the right tools. This talk will dive into the p sychological false sense of security that privacy tech often creates\, why relying on tech without understanding its limitations can leave you more exposed than traditional methods. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:The Privacy Illusion: How Assumptions Create More Risk - David Burk ett URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/EFTG9X/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-XVCWDS@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T143000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T150000 DESCRIPTION:The contagion of autocracies requires strong civic hygiene\, an d that includes end to end encryption. Also\, a hot war in Europe means d emocracies must protect against Russian and Chinese SIGINT. We will also discuss the Telegram affair. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Civic hygiene\, national security\, and E2E encryption - Phil Zimme rmann URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/XVCWDS/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-FRPEMC@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T150000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T153000 DESCRIPTION:Kids face unique challenges to financial freedom\, and these ar e often overlooked by adults. What challenges do kids face\, and what rol e can Bitcoin play? DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Financial Freedom for Kids - Samantha de Waal URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/FRPEMC/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-JSC33P@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T150000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T153000 DESCRIPTION:For widespread adoption\, cryptocurrencies must be used regular ly for everyday transactions. Litewallet\, the only Litecoin mobile wallet \, plays a pivotal role in this ecosystem by providing a accessible platfo rm for users to make daily purchases or transfers\, and generally manage t heir LTC. In 2022\, the Litecoin network activated a critical feature wit h the introduction of the MimbleWimble Extension Block (MWEB). MWEB gives users the option to obfuscate the value of a transaction to only the recip ient. This lets users choose what level of privacy they want for their tra nsactions. This study leverages usage analytics on Newborn\, the Litewalle t Alpha testbed where MWEB is an option\, empirical network data from a l ive site and ~2 years of historical data. This paper aims to provide a de tailed account of these efforts and draw some interest if not modest concl usions in these early stages of MWEB deployment. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:MWEB for Daily Use - Kerry Washington URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/JSC33P/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-G9Y7HD@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T153000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T160000 DESCRIPTION:... DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:Litecoin Foundation Panel - Alan Austin\, David Schwartz\, Loshan\, Kerry Washington\, Charlie Lee URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/G9Y7HD/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-TUHACY@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T153000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T160000 DESCRIPTION:Scaling technology and scaling values pose fundamentally differ ent challenges. Technology can (in theory) be replicated\, optimized\, and deployed at scale. In contrast\, values are embedded in social and politi cal contexts and need constant revision. Cypherpunk ideals—privacy\, dec entralization\, and resistance to authority—have struggled to scale alon gside the technologies they inspired. Bitcoin\, once a symbol of radical d ecentralization\, now faces centralization by institutional interests and mining pools. Monero\, while upholding privacy\, also faces the pressures of technological and social scaling. The question is: Can Cypherpunk value s survive in a world where scaling technology seems easier than scaling pr inciples? Have Bitcoin and similar technologies drifted too far from their ideological roots\, becoming mere tools in a system of centralized\, comp utational trust? DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Scaling Technology vs. Scaling Values: The Cypherpunk Dilemma - Mat thias Tarasiewicz URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/TUHACY/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-JBMTYE@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T163000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T170000 DESCRIPTION:As central banks all over the world race to launch their Centra l Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to please the global elites such as the World Economic Forum\, we as citizens have no other recourse but to learn and understand what these new technologies will entail to our life\, liber ty\, and property.\n\nTo explain what are CBDCs\, a good way of going abou t it is to compare them with Ethereum Classic (ETC).\n\nETC is the most se cure and advanced blockchain technology in the world and CBDCs seek to imi tate the EVM design that it uses\, but to add to them their central contro l and planning devices.\n\nBitcoin was not a useful model to follow by the m as it was so basic that it didn’t enable any kind of central planning scheme. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:The Threat of CBDCs - Donald McIntyre URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/JBMTYE/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-TACKV7@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T163000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T170000 DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to build a privacy-respecting transaction p rotocol\, taking advantage of different kinds of cryptographic plumbing. B ut even good math can be assembled in ways that still leak information and render a design less safe than intended.\n\nThis talk will use real-world examples to show the challenge of building protocols that respect privacy and enhance safety\, and how plugging cryptographic leaks is pretty darn tough. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:How Protocols Break - Aaron Feickert URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/TACKV7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-DUKBX3@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T170000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T173000 DESCRIPTION:As the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector rapidly expands\, Et hereum Classic (ETC) is emerging as a key player within the proof-of-work (PoW) blockchain ecosystem. This speech will explore the unique strengths and opportunities that ETC brings to the DeFi space\, emphasizing the robu stness\, security\, and decentralization advantages inherent in its PoW co nsensus mechanism. We will examine how ETC's compatibility with Ethereum-b ased decentralized applications (dApps) and adherence to a more decentrali zed vision positions it as an ideal foundation for DeFi innovation. Additi onally\, the speech will address the growing interest in building on ETC ’s platform and how its immutable ledger and sound monetary policy contr ibute to a trustless\, transparent\, and secure environment for financial applications. The discussion will highlight real-world use cases\, current projects\, and the future roadmap for ETC’s DeFi ecosystem\, offering i nsights into how ETC can drive the next wave of decentralized financial in frastructure. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Community Ampitheatre SUMMARY:Unlocking the Potential of ETC's DeFi Ecosystem: A New Frontier for Proof-of-Work Innovation - David Kim URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/DUKBX3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-ALTEHS@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T170000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T173000 DESCRIPTION:A discussion on the state of privacy in technology and society. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Proof of Human Rights Privacy Panel - Mykola\, Jarrad Hope\, Jameso n Lopp\, Matthias Tarasiewicz URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/ALTEHS/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:pretalx-2024-9ZMG9U@cfp.powsummit.com DTSTART;TZID=CET:20240929T173000 DTEND;TZID=CET:20240929T174500 DESCRIPTION:Wrap-up and closing session.\nEveryone up on stage for a photo. DTSTAMP:20260421T164912Z LOCATION:Main Stage SUMMARY:Wrap up - Alan Austin\, Michael Parenti\, Bob Summerwill URL:https://cfp.powsummit.com/2024/talk/9ZMG9U/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR