Dr Craig S. Wright, Chief Scientist at nChain, recently held the first of his Bitcoin Masterclasses at an exclusive venue in London.
On day two, Dr Wright reviewed some of the most important topics discussed on the first day of the masterclass. He also responded to a Q&A with audience members, with the discussion focusing on everything from the technicalities of blockchain to politics.
He also focused on private Identity and whether keeping your identity private on the blockchain is possible.
1. 1
How Identity and Privacy
Apply to Bitcoin
Dr Craig Wright | Chief Scientist | nChain
Bitcoin Masterclass Series: Introductory Session
DAY 2
#1
2. Delegate Registration
Session 1: Day One Review and Discussion
Dr Wright will recap on the topics covered in yesterday’s session.
Coffee Break
Session 2: Private Identity
Keeping your identity private on the blockchain is possible—even
though transactions are completely transparent. What is needed to
prove your identity to transact?
Lunch
Session 3: Identity Proofs
Without a centralised authority, how is identity demonstrated on
the blockchain without exposing sensitive information?
Coffee Break
Session 4: Topic Reviews
Review of audience discussion topics.
09:00 – 09:30
09:30 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:15
11.15 – 12.45
12.45 – 13.45
13.45 – 15.15
15.15 – 15.30
15.30 – 17.00
Agenda
DAY
2
3. 3
HOW IDENTITY AND PRIVACY APPLY TO BITCOIN
Day1–ReviewandDiscussion
P2P Knowledge
Privacy
2
Anonymity
3 4
Confidentiality
1
4. 4
HOW IDENTITY AND PRIVACY APPLY TO BITCOIN
PrivateIdentity&IdentityProofs
5. 5
Private Identity
HOW IDENTITY AND PRIVACY APPLY TO BITCOIN
Proof when needed:
✓ i.e., by age; or
✓ using a driving licence
We can use a
zero-knowledge proof
(ZKP) to link identity by
attribute - without
sharing all personal
information.
6. 6
Private Identity
HOW IDENTITY AND PRIVACY APPLY TO BITCOIN
Proof when needed:
✓ i.e., by age; or
✓ using a driving licence
We can use a
zero-knowledge proof
(ZKP) to link identity by
attribute—without
sharing all personal
information.