How should Bitcoin, as a network protocol, be scaled through a layered architecture? One of the fundamental principles of network protocol design is to have separation between the layers so they don’t bleed into each other with unintended side-effects. These are the same principles in software engineering, where your goal is to create functions that first do one thing as simply as possible, and the build more complex abstractions using those primitives (once they are proven reliable). This ensures predictability of performance and security. When the internet and World Wide Web were built, the layers were not quite as separate as they should have been; the consequence is an immeasurable lack of privacy (or “fungibility of packets”). Retro-fitting it on top has not been easy or effective.

This talk took place at the Riga Art Space for the Baltic Honeybadger conference on November 25th 2017 in Riga, Latvia: https://antonopoulos.com/event/baltic-honeybadger-2017/

Watch the rest of the talk here: https://youtu.be/n4F-h4xuXMk

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From barter to abstract money – https://youtu.be/KYsppZoHguQ
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Andreas M. Antonopoulos is a technologist and serial entrepreneur who has become one of the most well-known and respected figures in bitcoin.

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He is the author of two books: “Mastering Bitcoin,” published by O’Reilly Media and considered the best technical guide to bitcoin; “The Internet of Money,” a book about why bitcoin matters.

THE INTERNET OF MONEY, v1: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Internet-Money-collection-Andreas-Antonopoulos/dp/1537000454/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

[NEW] THE INTERNET OF MONEY, v2: https://www.amazon.com/Internet-Money-Andreas-M-Antonopoulos/dp/194791006X/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

Highlights from “The Internet of Money” (Volume 2): https://youtu.be/Qkjm5E5BeB8

MASTERING BITCOIN: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Bitcoin-Unlocking-Digital-Cryptocurrencies/dp/1449374042

[NEW] MASTERING BITCOIN, 2nd Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Bitcoin-Programming-Open-Blockchain/dp/1491954388

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Music: “Unbounded” by Orfan (https://www.facebook.com/Orfan/)
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  13. Monero – I know, it's hard to mention another coin because of a promise that you've made to yourself but isn't Monero a higher quality money because of its fungibility? Don't you want to promote the highest quality money available?

  14. Better be quick, they're getting entrenched.

    Other question is how far do we take privacy. Do we not allow any kind of way for police to use technology to solve crimes.

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