Hacking Bitcoin: Q&A w/ Jao + nifty
Come bring your questions about breaking bitcoin with master capture the bitcoin hacker Jao Noctus
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§01 · EVENT BADGES
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§02 · TALKS & PANELS
On stage.
Bitcoin Security Is a House of Cards (Unless You Understand This Talk)
In this talk, we tear down the illusion that Bitcoin's security is flawless. From the transaction malleability bugs that shaped SegWit, to signature failures that leak private keys through nonce reuse, you'll see how small mistakes can cascade into catastrophic failures across wallets, contracts, and Layer 2s.
This One Math Trick Powers the Future of Lightning - PTLCs 101
Discover how a simple elliptic curve trick enables more private and flexible Lightning payments. This talk breaks down the math behind PTLCs — including adaptor signatures, scalar tweaks, and how they improve on HTLCs
Hackathon Judging
Break for snack while judges deliberate
Taproot under the root and why you shouldn't leaf behind
In this workshop, we are going to hack into Taproot’s core features, including Schnorr signatures and Merkle trees, through hands-on activities. Learn how it works and apply it to real-world Bitcoin use cases.
PGP: A Must-Have Tool for Every Bitcoiner and Hacker
Explore the history of cypherpunks and learn how PGP revolutionized digital privacy — because privacy is not a crime. This hands-on workshop will teach you how to communicate securely.