Breaking Bad: De-Anonymising
Entity Types on the Bitcoin
Blockchain Using Supervised
Machine Learning ”
HICSS–51, January 2018
Internet and the Digital Economy
Distributed Ledger Technology: The Blockchain Minitrack
Blockchain 3.0, the Encryption of Innovation. This talk looks beyond the immediate economic benefits and risks of distributed ledgers and considers the broader societal innovations implied by blockchain technology. The possibility of innovation and creating and participating in different and multiple self-determined political and economic systems could mobilize how we create ourselves as individuals and societies. Blockchain technology invites the possibility of creating a social world that gives greater weight to the values we apparently care about: freedom, trust, and dignity
There is no right or wrong answer here; however, it is imperativGrazynaBroyles24
There is no "right or wrong" answer here; however, it is imperative that you substantiate your commentary. For this assignment, you are to answer the following questions with a minimum of 200 words.
1.In some states, such as in Colorado, state governments have legalized the possession and use of marijuana for its citizens. However, a federal law, known as The Controlled Substances Act of 1970, makes the possession and use of marijuana illegal under federal law.
If Article VI of the United States Constitution stipulates that federal law takes precedence over state laws (known as the Supremacy Clause), then how is it that some states can make marijuana legal?
The question posed to you this week is as follows:
1. Are states that legalize marijuana in violation of the Supremacy Clause contained in Article VI of the United States Constitution? Why or why not
2.Currently, in the private sector, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a woman typically makes 87 percent of the wage a man makes in a similar position with similar responsibilities. There are some who state that women are more expensive to employ, primarily due to women being the bearer of children and the extended time off typically required after the birth of a child. However, there are others who state that this constitutes a violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, that women should be paid the same as men with similar positions and similar responsibilities. Even with the Equal Pay Act of 1963, signed into law by then-President John Kennedy, we still see these disparities in pay between the genders. Hence, the question I have for you is:
2.What steps can we take to ensure equal pay between genders for employment positions with similar responsibilities and similar duties?
RESEARCH ARTICLE
Where Is Current Research on Blockchain
Technology?—A Systematic Review
Jesse Yli-Huumo1, Deokyoon Ko2, Sujin Choi4*, Sooyong Park2, Kari Smolander3
1 Dept. of Innovation and Software, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland, 2 Dept.
of Computer Science & Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul, South Korea, 3 Dept. of Computer Science,
Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland, 4 Sogang Institute of Advanced Technology, Sogang University, Seoul,
South Korea
* [email protected]
Abstract
Blockchain is a decentralized transaction and data management technology developed first
for Bitcoin cryptocurrency. The interest in Blockchain technology has been increasing since
the idea was coined in 2008. The reason for the interest in Blockchain is its central attri-
butes that provide security, anonymity and data integrity without any third party organiza-
tion in control of the transactions, and therefore it creates interesting research areas,
especially from the perspective of technical challenges and limitations. In this research, we
have conducted a systematic mapping study with the goal of collecting all relevant research
on Blockchain techno ...
Pg. 04Question Three Assignment 3Deadline THURS.docxJUST36
Pg. 04
Question Three
Assignment 3
Deadline: THURSDAY 9/4/2020 @ 23:59
[Total Mark for this Assignment is 6]
Decision support systems
IT445
College of Computing and Informatics
Question One
2 Marks
Learning Outcome(s): LO3
Use some DSS and demonstrate the database working with DSS and statistical models
ABC chocolate manufacturing company needs to decide on how many chocolate bars should they produce each month to maximize the company profit. ABC consider two types of chocolate bar ‘dark' and 'salted caramel’. Dark chocolate bar required $20 of raw ingredients and take 2 day to make and salted caramel chocolate bar required $30 of raw ingredients and take 4 working days to make. The profit contribution of each dark chocolate bar is $2 and salted caramel chocolate bar is $5. The Manufacture has capacity of 100,000 working days per month and ingredients budget of $10,000 per month. Using linear programming modelling for ABC company problem, answer the following questions.
a) Identify decision, constraint and result variables, and objective function.
b) Represent the model in excel sheet, run the model and show the result. Provide a screenshot of your solution. [Hint: using excel solver].
Question Two
2 Marks
Learning Outcome(s): LO2
Analyze various industrial applications of DSS and their limitations.
Give the name and a brief discussion of any four major types of models used in DSS?
Question Three
2 Marks
Learning Outcome(s): LO1
Describe the structure of Decision Support Systems (DSS) and their services
Write the differences between Forward Chaining and Backward Chaining also list some suitable application areas for both.
38 C O M M U N I C AT I O N S O F T H E A C M | M A R C H 2 0 1 9 | V O L . 6 2 | N O . 3
practice
I T I S D I F F I C U LT these days to avoid hearing about
blockchain. Blockchain is going to be the foundation
of a new business world based on smart contracts.
It is going to allow everyone to trace the provenance of
their food, the parts in the items they buy, or the ideas
they hear. It will change the way we work, the way the
economy runs, and the way we live in general.
Despite the significant potential of blockchain, it is
also difficult to find a consistent description of what
it really is. A recent Google search for “blockchain
technical papers” returned nothing but white
papers for the first three screens; not a single paper
is peer-reviewed. One of the best discussions of the
technology itself is from the National Institute of
Standards and Technology, but at 50-plus pages, it is a
bit much for a quick read.9
The purpose of this article is to look
at the basics of blockchain: the indi-
vidual components, how those com-
ponents fit together, and what changes
might be made to solve some of the
problems with blockchain technology.
This technology is far from monolithic;
some of the techniques can be used (at
surprisi.
Pg. 04Question Three Assignment 3Deadline THURS.docxkarlhennesey
Pg. 04
Question Three
Assignment 3
Deadline: THURSDAY 9/4/2020 @ 23:59
[Total Mark for this Assignment is 6]
Decision support systems
IT445
College of Computing and Informatics
Question One
2 Marks
Learning Outcome(s): LO3
Use some DSS and demonstrate the database working with DSS and statistical models
ABC chocolate manufacturing company needs to decide on how many chocolate bars should they produce each month to maximize the company profit. ABC consider two types of chocolate bar ‘dark' and 'salted caramel’. Dark chocolate bar required $20 of raw ingredients and take 2 day to make and salted caramel chocolate bar required $30 of raw ingredients and take 4 working days to make. The profit contribution of each dark chocolate bar is $2 and salted caramel chocolate bar is $5. The Manufacture has capacity of 100,000 working days per month and ingredients budget of $10,000 per month. Using linear programming modelling for ABC company problem, answer the following questions.
a) Identify decision, constraint and result variables, and objective function.
b) Represent the model in excel sheet, run the model and show the result. Provide a screenshot of your solution. [Hint: using excel solver].
Question Two
2 Marks
Learning Outcome(s): LO2
Analyze various industrial applications of DSS and their limitations.
Give the name and a brief discussion of any four major types of models used in DSS?
Question Three
2 Marks
Learning Outcome(s): LO1
Describe the structure of Decision Support Systems (DSS) and their services
Write the differences between Forward Chaining and Backward Chaining also list some suitable application areas for both.
38 C O M M U N I C AT I O N S O F T H E A C M | M A R C H 2 0 1 9 | V O L . 6 2 | N O . 3
practice
I T I S D I F F I C U LT these days to avoid hearing about
blockchain. Blockchain is going to be the foundation
of a new business world based on smart contracts.
It is going to allow everyone to trace the provenance of
their food, the parts in the items they buy, or the ideas
they hear. It will change the way we work, the way the
economy runs, and the way we live in general.
Despite the significant potential of blockchain, it is
also difficult to find a consistent description of what
it really is. A recent Google search for “blockchain
technical papers” returned nothing but white
papers for the first three screens; not a single paper
is peer-reviewed. One of the best discussions of the
technology itself is from the National Institute of
Standards and Technology, but at 50-plus pages, it is a
bit much for a quick read.9
The purpose of this article is to look
at the basics of blockchain: the indi-
vidual components, how those com-
ponents fit together, and what changes
might be made to solve some of the
problems with blockchain technology.
This technology is far from monolithic;
some of the techniques can be used (at
surprisi ...
Bits, Blocks, and Chains: A Concise Examination of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency...Richard Givens
An overview of cryptocurrency, with a focus on Bitcoin, and an explanation of the processes involved in creating it, with a focus on novice understanding.
Blockchain 3.0, the Encryption of Innovation. This talk looks beyond the immediate economic benefits and risks of distributed ledgers and considers the broader societal innovations implied by blockchain technology. The possibility of innovation and creating and participating in different and multiple self-determined political and economic systems could mobilize how we create ourselves as individuals and societies. Blockchain technology invites the possibility of creating a social world that gives greater weight to the values we apparently care about: freedom, trust, and dignity
There is no right or wrong answer here; however, it is imperativGrazynaBroyles24
There is no "right or wrong" answer here; however, it is imperative that you substantiate your commentary. For this assignment, you are to answer the following questions with a minimum of 200 words.
1.In some states, such as in Colorado, state governments have legalized the possession and use of marijuana for its citizens. However, a federal law, known as The Controlled Substances Act of 1970, makes the possession and use of marijuana illegal under federal law.
If Article VI of the United States Constitution stipulates that federal law takes precedence over state laws (known as the Supremacy Clause), then how is it that some states can make marijuana legal?
The question posed to you this week is as follows:
1. Are states that legalize marijuana in violation of the Supremacy Clause contained in Article VI of the United States Constitution? Why or why not
2.Currently, in the private sector, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a woman typically makes 87 percent of the wage a man makes in a similar position with similar responsibilities. There are some who state that women are more expensive to employ, primarily due to women being the bearer of children and the extended time off typically required after the birth of a child. However, there are others who state that this constitutes a violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, that women should be paid the same as men with similar positions and similar responsibilities. Even with the Equal Pay Act of 1963, signed into law by then-President John Kennedy, we still see these disparities in pay between the genders. Hence, the question I have for you is:
2.What steps can we take to ensure equal pay between genders for employment positions with similar responsibilities and similar duties?
RESEARCH ARTICLE
Where Is Current Research on Blockchain
Technology?—A Systematic Review
Jesse Yli-Huumo1, Deokyoon Ko2, Sujin Choi4*, Sooyong Park2, Kari Smolander3
1 Dept. of Innovation and Software, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland, 2 Dept.
of Computer Science & Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul, South Korea, 3 Dept. of Computer Science,
Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland, 4 Sogang Institute of Advanced Technology, Sogang University, Seoul,
South Korea
* [email protected]
Abstract
Blockchain is a decentralized transaction and data management technology developed first
for Bitcoin cryptocurrency. The interest in Blockchain technology has been increasing since
the idea was coined in 2008. The reason for the interest in Blockchain is its central attri-
butes that provide security, anonymity and data integrity without any third party organiza-
tion in control of the transactions, and therefore it creates interesting research areas,
especially from the perspective of technical challenges and limitations. In this research, we
have conducted a systematic mapping study with the goal of collecting all relevant research
on Blockchain techno ...
Pg. 04Question Three Assignment 3Deadline THURS.docxJUST36
Pg. 04
Question Three
Assignment 3
Deadline: THURSDAY 9/4/2020 @ 23:59
[Total Mark for this Assignment is 6]
Decision support systems
IT445
College of Computing and Informatics
Question One
2 Marks
Learning Outcome(s): LO3
Use some DSS and demonstrate the database working with DSS and statistical models
ABC chocolate manufacturing company needs to decide on how many chocolate bars should they produce each month to maximize the company profit. ABC consider two types of chocolate bar ‘dark' and 'salted caramel’. Dark chocolate bar required $20 of raw ingredients and take 2 day to make and salted caramel chocolate bar required $30 of raw ingredients and take 4 working days to make. The profit contribution of each dark chocolate bar is $2 and salted caramel chocolate bar is $5. The Manufacture has capacity of 100,000 working days per month and ingredients budget of $10,000 per month. Using linear programming modelling for ABC company problem, answer the following questions.
a) Identify decision, constraint and result variables, and objective function.
b) Represent the model in excel sheet, run the model and show the result. Provide a screenshot of your solution. [Hint: using excel solver].
Question Two
2 Marks
Learning Outcome(s): LO2
Analyze various industrial applications of DSS and their limitations.
Give the name and a brief discussion of any four major types of models used in DSS?
Question Three
2 Marks
Learning Outcome(s): LO1
Describe the structure of Decision Support Systems (DSS) and their services
Write the differences between Forward Chaining and Backward Chaining also list some suitable application areas for both.
38 C O M M U N I C AT I O N S O F T H E A C M | M A R C H 2 0 1 9 | V O L . 6 2 | N O . 3
practice
I T I S D I F F I C U LT these days to avoid hearing about
blockchain. Blockchain is going to be the foundation
of a new business world based on smart contracts.
It is going to allow everyone to trace the provenance of
their food, the parts in the items they buy, or the ideas
they hear. It will change the way we work, the way the
economy runs, and the way we live in general.
Despite the significant potential of blockchain, it is
also difficult to find a consistent description of what
it really is. A recent Google search for “blockchain
technical papers” returned nothing but white
papers for the first three screens; not a single paper
is peer-reviewed. One of the best discussions of the
technology itself is from the National Institute of
Standards and Technology, but at 50-plus pages, it is a
bit much for a quick read.9
The purpose of this article is to look
at the basics of blockchain: the indi-
vidual components, how those com-
ponents fit together, and what changes
might be made to solve some of the
problems with blockchain technology.
This technology is far from monolithic;
some of the techniques can be used (at
surprisi.
Pg. 04Question Three Assignment 3Deadline THURS.docxkarlhennesey
Pg. 04
Question Three
Assignment 3
Deadline: THURSDAY 9/4/2020 @ 23:59
[Total Mark for this Assignment is 6]
Decision support systems
IT445
College of Computing and Informatics
Question One
2 Marks
Learning Outcome(s): LO3
Use some DSS and demonstrate the database working with DSS and statistical models
ABC chocolate manufacturing company needs to decide on how many chocolate bars should they produce each month to maximize the company profit. ABC consider two types of chocolate bar ‘dark' and 'salted caramel’. Dark chocolate bar required $20 of raw ingredients and take 2 day to make and salted caramel chocolate bar required $30 of raw ingredients and take 4 working days to make. The profit contribution of each dark chocolate bar is $2 and salted caramel chocolate bar is $5. The Manufacture has capacity of 100,000 working days per month and ingredients budget of $10,000 per month. Using linear programming modelling for ABC company problem, answer the following questions.
a) Identify decision, constraint and result variables, and objective function.
b) Represent the model in excel sheet, run the model and show the result. Provide a screenshot of your solution. [Hint: using excel solver].
Question Two
2 Marks
Learning Outcome(s): LO2
Analyze various industrial applications of DSS and their limitations.
Give the name and a brief discussion of any four major types of models used in DSS?
Question Three
2 Marks
Learning Outcome(s): LO1
Describe the structure of Decision Support Systems (DSS) and their services
Write the differences between Forward Chaining and Backward Chaining also list some suitable application areas for both.
38 C O M M U N I C AT I O N S O F T H E A C M | M A R C H 2 0 1 9 | V O L . 6 2 | N O . 3
practice
I T I S D I F F I C U LT these days to avoid hearing about
blockchain. Blockchain is going to be the foundation
of a new business world based on smart contracts.
It is going to allow everyone to trace the provenance of
their food, the parts in the items they buy, or the ideas
they hear. It will change the way we work, the way the
economy runs, and the way we live in general.
Despite the significant potential of blockchain, it is
also difficult to find a consistent description of what
it really is. A recent Google search for “blockchain
technical papers” returned nothing but white
papers for the first three screens; not a single paper
is peer-reviewed. One of the best discussions of the
technology itself is from the National Institute of
Standards and Technology, but at 50-plus pages, it is a
bit much for a quick read.9
The purpose of this article is to look
at the basics of blockchain: the indi-
vidual components, how those com-
ponents fit together, and what changes
might be made to solve some of the
problems with blockchain technology.
This technology is far from monolithic;
some of the techniques can be used (at
surprisi ...
Bits, Blocks, and Chains: A Concise Examination of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency...Richard Givens
An overview of cryptocurrency, with a focus on Bitcoin, and an explanation of the processes involved in creating it, with a focus on novice understanding.
Machine Learning and Blockchain by Director of Product at TargetProduct School
Product Management Event Held at the Product Conference in Silicon Valley.
Aarthi Srinivasan, Director of Product at Target, shared her information on tech singularity. She gave an introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain, and talked about the different types of AI and blockchain. She also discussed the intersection between AI and Blockchain.
ADPP: A NOVEL ANOMALY DETECTION AND PRIVACY-PRESERVING FRAMEWORK USING BLOCKC...ijaia
The increasing popularity of crypto assets has resulted in greater cryptocurrency investor interest and more exposure in both industry and academia. Despite the substantial socioeconomic benefits, the anonymous character of cryptocurrency trading makes it prone to abuse and a magnet for illicit purposes, which cause monetary losses for individual traders and erosion in the standing of the tokenomics industry. To regulate the illicit behavior and secure users' privacy for cryptocurrency trading, we present an Anomaly Detection and Privacy-Preserving (ADPP) Framework integrating blockchain and deep learning technologies. Specifically, ADPP leverages blockchain technologies to build a user management platform that ensures anonymity and enhances the privacy-preservation of user information. Atop the user management system, an Anomaly Detection System adapts neural networks and imbalanced learning on topological cryptocurrency flow among users to identify anomalous addresses and maintain a sanction list repository. The experiments on the real-world dataset demonstrate the effectiveness and superior performance of ADPP. The flexible framework can be easily generalized to the crypto assets with public real-time transaction (e.g., Non-fungible Token), which takes up a significant proportion of market capitalization in the domain of tokenomics.
Types of Blockchain - permissioned vs. permissionless platforms
Types of AI - Unsupervised, Supervised and Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning
Future of Blockchain and AI
Risk & challenges in virtual currencies - Cocon 2013Harsh Patel
Presentation describes about the risk and challenges in virtual currencies. It also describes about the working of virtual currencies and bitcoin in specific.
Blockchain is a decentralized, digital, and consensus-based secure information storage system. This article gives an overview of how to use the blockchain to construct a secure and trustworthy electronic voting system. The main goal of this paper is to investigate the most recent state of blockchain-based voting research while attempting to foresee the accompanying potential issues future developments. This paper's technique is as follows: a methodical approach to review and following an overview of the blockchain's core structure and properties in relation. We present a conceptual definition of e-voting. Desired e-voting application based on blockchain symmetrical improvements in asymmetrical cryptography are also important. We gathered and examined a number of research papers from scientific databases that advocated for the use of the blockchain architecture in voting systems. These articles suggested that blockchain-based voting systems may offer alternatives to standard e-voting. The most pressing challenges were divided into five categories: general, integrity, coin-based, privacy, and consensus. As a consequence of this study, it was discovered that blockchain systems can help solve some of the issues that now plague election systems. We are attempting to design a system that respects the essential and most significant aspects of a voting system, such as transparency, secrecy, security, and decentralisation, while also providing the extra benefit of mobility.
Blockchain is a decentralized, digital, and consensus-based secure information storage system. This article gives an overview of how to use the blockchain to construct a secure and trustworthy electronic voting system. The main goal of this paper is to investigate the most recent state of blockchain-based voting research while attempting to foresee the accompanying potential issues future developments. This paper's technique is as follows: a methodical approach to review and following an overview of the blockchain's core structure and properties in relation. We present a conceptual definition of e-voting. Desired e-voting application based on blockchain symmetrical improvements in asymmetrical cryptography are also important. We gathered and examined a number of research papers from scientific databases that advocated for the use of the blockchain architecture in voting systems. These articles suggested that blockchain-based voting systems may offer alternatives to standard e-voting. The most pressing challenges were divided into five categories: general, integrity, coin-based, privacy, and consensus. As a consequence of this study, it was discovered that blockchain systems can help solve some of the issues that now plague election systems. We are attempting to design a system that respects the essential and most significant aspects of a voting system, such as transparency, secrecy, security, and decentralisation, while also providing the extra benefit of mobility.
Digital Transformation:
Business process re-engineering with digital technologies
Technology used to make existing work more efficient, now technology is transforming the work itself
Example: single shared item lookup process in blockchain supply chain
Productivity gains
Capital investment in technology
Data centers
Blockchain as a Service, Deep Learning nets
Skilled work force development
Train 1000 software developers
Hyperledger, Ethereum, Corda
Machine Learning, AI, Deep Learning
Scale efficiencies
Natural resources, regional strength, large companies
Manage global trade supply chain with blockchain/deep learning
Prof Willy Susilo presented a seminar titled "Blockchain and its Applications" as part of the SMART Seminar Series on 20th September 2018.
More information: https://news.eis.uow.edu.au/event/blockchain-and-its-applications/
Keep updated with future events: http://www.uoweis.co/events/category/smart-infrastructure-facility/
In this case study, we are providing information about the Introduction of Blockchain Technology, Bitcoin and its environment setup, Ethereum coin, other cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin in education, and a case study of healthcare using blockchain.
A blockchain is a distributed database on a peer-to-peer network. It is the underlying technology of the bitcoin cryptocurrency. Secure transactions between users are possible without the need for a central server or trusted authority. Blockchain technology can be used for other cases than money transfer, such as exchange of other assets, votes or credits and for provenance or identity management. Recently, discussions started whether this technology could be useful for (life) sciences. The blockchain technology will be explained and its potential and weaknesses. Examples of current business applications will be given and ideas for education, the research life cycle and biomedical and health care applications.
Blockchain Technology and its effect on Environment: A Comparative Study betw...AI Publications
With the growing interest in cryptocurrency and blockchain by renowned companies environmental issues are also being highlighted due to the exhaustion of huge amounts of energy. This paper aims to give a primary overview of how cryptocurrencies are created by using the proof of work method and how blockchain works. Statistical references have been given to elaborate on how this process consumes high energy and increases carbon footprint causing harm to the environment. In comparison, the proof of stake method has established itself as an eco-friendly alternative. Ethereum has already manifested that using PoS can resolve the problem and is also safe for the environment.
Blockchain Technology And CryptocurrencyEno Bassey
A brief presenation about blockchain and understand cryptocurrency. Find out what it is and why you need to know about it. How you can get involved and how it may change the world as we know it.
Blockchain Interview Questions and Answers | Blockchain Technology | Blockcha...Edureka!
** Blockchain Training: https://www.edureka.co/blockchain-training **
This Edureka's Blockchain tutorial consists of the frequently asked Blockchain Interview Questions which will help you in the preparation of Blockchain Interviews. Below are the topics covered in this tutorial:
1. Blockchain Market Trends
2. General Blockchain Interview Questions
3. Advanced Blockchain Interview Questions
Here is the link to the Blockchain blog series: https://goo.gl/DPoAHR
You can also refer this playlist on Blockchain: https://goo.gl/V5iayd
Machine Learning and Blockchain by Director of Product at TargetProduct School
Product Management Event Held at the Product Conference in Silicon Valley.
Aarthi Srinivasan, Director of Product at Target, shared her information on tech singularity. She gave an introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain, and talked about the different types of AI and blockchain. She also discussed the intersection between AI and Blockchain.
ADPP: A NOVEL ANOMALY DETECTION AND PRIVACY-PRESERVING FRAMEWORK USING BLOCKC...ijaia
The increasing popularity of crypto assets has resulted in greater cryptocurrency investor interest and more exposure in both industry and academia. Despite the substantial socioeconomic benefits, the anonymous character of cryptocurrency trading makes it prone to abuse and a magnet for illicit purposes, which cause monetary losses for individual traders and erosion in the standing of the tokenomics industry. To regulate the illicit behavior and secure users' privacy for cryptocurrency trading, we present an Anomaly Detection and Privacy-Preserving (ADPP) Framework integrating blockchain and deep learning technologies. Specifically, ADPP leverages blockchain technologies to build a user management platform that ensures anonymity and enhances the privacy-preservation of user information. Atop the user management system, an Anomaly Detection System adapts neural networks and imbalanced learning on topological cryptocurrency flow among users to identify anomalous addresses and maintain a sanction list repository. The experiments on the real-world dataset demonstrate the effectiveness and superior performance of ADPP. The flexible framework can be easily generalized to the crypto assets with public real-time transaction (e.g., Non-fungible Token), which takes up a significant proportion of market capitalization in the domain of tokenomics.
Types of Blockchain - permissioned vs. permissionless platforms
Types of AI - Unsupervised, Supervised and Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning
Future of Blockchain and AI
Risk & challenges in virtual currencies - Cocon 2013Harsh Patel
Presentation describes about the risk and challenges in virtual currencies. It also describes about the working of virtual currencies and bitcoin in specific.
Blockchain is a decentralized, digital, and consensus-based secure information storage system. This article gives an overview of how to use the blockchain to construct a secure and trustworthy electronic voting system. The main goal of this paper is to investigate the most recent state of blockchain-based voting research while attempting to foresee the accompanying potential issues future developments. This paper's technique is as follows: a methodical approach to review and following an overview of the blockchain's core structure and properties in relation. We present a conceptual definition of e-voting. Desired e-voting application based on blockchain symmetrical improvements in asymmetrical cryptography are also important. We gathered and examined a number of research papers from scientific databases that advocated for the use of the blockchain architecture in voting systems. These articles suggested that blockchain-based voting systems may offer alternatives to standard e-voting. The most pressing challenges were divided into five categories: general, integrity, coin-based, privacy, and consensus. As a consequence of this study, it was discovered that blockchain systems can help solve some of the issues that now plague election systems. We are attempting to design a system that respects the essential and most significant aspects of a voting system, such as transparency, secrecy, security, and decentralisation, while also providing the extra benefit of mobility.
Blockchain is a decentralized, digital, and consensus-based secure information storage system. This article gives an overview of how to use the blockchain to construct a secure and trustworthy electronic voting system. The main goal of this paper is to investigate the most recent state of blockchain-based voting research while attempting to foresee the accompanying potential issues future developments. This paper's technique is as follows: a methodical approach to review and following an overview of the blockchain's core structure and properties in relation. We present a conceptual definition of e-voting. Desired e-voting application based on blockchain symmetrical improvements in asymmetrical cryptography are also important. We gathered and examined a number of research papers from scientific databases that advocated for the use of the blockchain architecture in voting systems. These articles suggested that blockchain-based voting systems may offer alternatives to standard e-voting. The most pressing challenges were divided into five categories: general, integrity, coin-based, privacy, and consensus. As a consequence of this study, it was discovered that blockchain systems can help solve some of the issues that now plague election systems. We are attempting to design a system that respects the essential and most significant aspects of a voting system, such as transparency, secrecy, security, and decentralisation, while also providing the extra benefit of mobility.
Digital Transformation:
Business process re-engineering with digital technologies
Technology used to make existing work more efficient, now technology is transforming the work itself
Example: single shared item lookup process in blockchain supply chain
Productivity gains
Capital investment in technology
Data centers
Blockchain as a Service, Deep Learning nets
Skilled work force development
Train 1000 software developers
Hyperledger, Ethereum, Corda
Machine Learning, AI, Deep Learning
Scale efficiencies
Natural resources, regional strength, large companies
Manage global trade supply chain with blockchain/deep learning
Prof Willy Susilo presented a seminar titled "Blockchain and its Applications" as part of the SMART Seminar Series on 20th September 2018.
More information: https://news.eis.uow.edu.au/event/blockchain-and-its-applications/
Keep updated with future events: http://www.uoweis.co/events/category/smart-infrastructure-facility/
In this case study, we are providing information about the Introduction of Blockchain Technology, Bitcoin and its environment setup, Ethereum coin, other cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin in education, and a case study of healthcare using blockchain.
A blockchain is a distributed database on a peer-to-peer network. It is the underlying technology of the bitcoin cryptocurrency. Secure transactions between users are possible without the need for a central server or trusted authority. Blockchain technology can be used for other cases than money transfer, such as exchange of other assets, votes or credits and for provenance or identity management. Recently, discussions started whether this technology could be useful for (life) sciences. The blockchain technology will be explained and its potential and weaknesses. Examples of current business applications will be given and ideas for education, the research life cycle and biomedical and health care applications.
Blockchain Technology and its effect on Environment: A Comparative Study betw...AI Publications
With the growing interest in cryptocurrency and blockchain by renowned companies environmental issues are also being highlighted due to the exhaustion of huge amounts of energy. This paper aims to give a primary overview of how cryptocurrencies are created by using the proof of work method and how blockchain works. Statistical references have been given to elaborate on how this process consumes high energy and increases carbon footprint causing harm to the environment. In comparison, the proof of stake method has established itself as an eco-friendly alternative. Ethereum has already manifested that using PoS can resolve the problem and is also safe for the environment.
Blockchain Technology And CryptocurrencyEno Bassey
A brief presenation about blockchain and understand cryptocurrency. Find out what it is and why you need to know about it. How you can get involved and how it may change the world as we know it.
Blockchain Interview Questions and Answers | Blockchain Technology | Blockcha...Edureka!
** Blockchain Training: https://www.edureka.co/blockchain-training **
This Edureka's Blockchain tutorial consists of the frequently asked Blockchain Interview Questions which will help you in the preparation of Blockchain Interviews. Below are the topics covered in this tutorial:
1. Blockchain Market Trends
2. General Blockchain Interview Questions
3. Advanced Blockchain Interview Questions
Here is the link to the Blockchain blog series: https://goo.gl/DPoAHR
You can also refer this playlist on Blockchain: https://goo.gl/V5iayd
when will pi network coin be available on crypto exchange.DOT TECH
There is no set date for when Pi coins will enter the market.
However, the developers are working hard to get them released as soon as possible.
Once they are available, users will be able to exchange other cryptocurrencies for Pi coins on designated exchanges.
But for now the only way to sell your pi coins is through verified pi vendor.
Here is the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor
@Pi_vendor_247
Even tho Pi network is not listed on any exchange yet.
Buying/Selling or investing in pi network coins is highly possible through the help of vendors. You can buy from vendors[ buy directly from the pi network miners and resell it]. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal vendor.
@Pi_vendor_247
The European Unemployment Puzzle: implications from population agingGRAPE
We study the link between the evolving age structure of the working population and unemployment. We build a large new Keynesian OLG model with a realistic age structure, labor market frictions, sticky prices, and aggregate shocks. Once calibrated to the European economy, we quantify the extent to which demographic changes over the last three decades have contributed to the decline of the unemployment rate. Our findings yield important implications for the future evolution of unemployment given the anticipated further aging of the working population in Europe. We also quantify the implications for optimal monetary policy: lowering inflation volatility becomes less costly in terms of GDP and unemployment volatility, which hints that optimal monetary policy may be more hawkish in an aging society. Finally, our results also propose a partial reversal of the European-US unemployment puzzle due to the fact that the share of young workers is expected to remain robust in the US.
how can i use my minded pi coins I need some funds.DOT TECH
If you are interested in selling your pi coins, i have a verified pi merchant, who buys pi coins and resell them to exchanges looking forward to hold till mainnet launch.
Because the core team has announced that pi network will not be doing any pre-sale. The only way exchanges like huobi, bitmart and hotbit can get pi is by buying from miners.
Now a merchant stands in between these exchanges and the miners. As a link to make transactions smooth. Because right now in the enclosed mainnet you can't sell pi coins your self. You need the help of a merchant,
i will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant below. 👇 I and my friends has traded more than 3000pi coins with him successfully.
@Pi_vendor_247
Introduction to Indian Financial System ()Avanish Goel
The financial system of a country is an important tool for economic development of the country, as it helps in creation of wealth by linking savings with investments.
It facilitates the flow of funds form the households (savers) to business firms (investors) to aid in wealth creation and development of both the parties
The secret way to sell pi coins effortlessly.DOT TECH
Well as we all know pi isn't launched yet. But you can still sell your pi coins effortlessly because some whales in China are interested in holding massive pi coins. And they are willing to pay good money for it. If you are interested in selling I will leave a contact for you. Just telegram this number below. I sold about 3000 pi coins to him and he paid me immediately.
Telegram: @Pi_vendor_247
how can I sell pi coins after successfully completing KYCDOT TECH
Pi coins is not launched yet in any exchange 💱 this means it's not swappable, the current pi displaying on coin market cap is the iou version of pi. And you can learn all about that on my previous post.
RIGHT NOW THE ONLY WAY you can sell pi coins is through verified pi merchants. A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins and resell them to exchanges and crypto whales. Looking forward to hold massive quantities of pi coins before the mainnet launch.
This is because pi network is not doing any pre-sale or ico offerings, the only way to get my coins is from buying from miners. So a merchant facilitates the transactions between the miners and these exchanges holding pi.
I and my friends has sold more than 6000 pi coins successfully with this method. I will be happy to share the contact of my personal pi merchant. The one i trade with, if you have your own merchant you can trade with them. For those who are new.
Message: @Pi_vendor_247 on telegram.
I wouldn't advise you selling all percentage of the pi coins. Leave at least a before so its a win win during open mainnet. Have a nice day pioneers ♥️
#kyc #mainnet #picoins #pi #sellpi #piwallet
#pinetwork
Exploring Abhay Bhutada’s Views After Poonawalla Fincorp’s Collaboration With...beulahfernandes8
The financial landscape in India has witnessed a significant development with the recent collaboration between Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank.
The launch of the co-branded credit card, the IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card, marks a major milestone for both entities.
This strategic move aims to redefine and elevate the banking experience for customers.
what is the future of Pi Network currency.DOT TECH
The future of the Pi cryptocurrency is uncertain, and its success will depend on several factors. Pi is a relatively new cryptocurrency that aims to be user-friendly and accessible to a wide audience. Here are a few key considerations for its future:
Message: @Pi_vendor_247 on telegram if u want to sell PI COINS.
1. Mainnet Launch: As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, Pi was still in the testnet phase. Its success will depend on a successful transition to a mainnet, where actual transactions can take place.
2. User Adoption: Pi's success will be closely tied to user adoption. The more users who join the network and actively participate, the stronger the ecosystem can become.
3. Utility and Use Cases: For a cryptocurrency to thrive, it must offer utility and practical use cases. The Pi team has talked about various applications, including peer-to-peer transactions, smart contracts, and more. The development and implementation of these features will be essential.
4. Regulatory Environment: The regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies is evolving globally. How Pi navigates and complies with regulations in various jurisdictions will significantly impact its future.
5. Technology Development: The Pi network must continue to develop and improve its technology, security, and scalability to compete with established cryptocurrencies.
6. Community Engagement: The Pi community plays a critical role in its future. Engaged users can help build trust and grow the network.
7. Monetization and Sustainability: The Pi team's monetization strategy, such as fees, partnerships, or other revenue sources, will affect its long-term sustainability.
It's essential to approach Pi or any new cryptocurrency with caution and conduct due diligence. Cryptocurrency investments involve risks, and potential rewards can be uncertain. The success and future of Pi will depend on the collective efforts of its team, community, and the broader cryptocurrency market dynamics. It's advisable to stay updated on Pi's development and follow any updates from the official Pi Network website or announcements from the team.
where can I find a legit pi merchant onlineDOT TECH
Yes. This is very easy what you need is a recommendation from someone who has successfully traded pi coins before with a merchant.
Who is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone who buys pi network coins and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold thousands of pi coins before the open mainnet.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with
@Pi_vendor_247
Financial Assets: Debit vs Equity Securities.pptxWrito-Finance
financial assets represent claim for future benefit or cash. Financial assets are formed by establishing contracts between participants. These financial assets are used for collection of huge amounts of money for business purposes.
Two major Types: Debt Securities and Equity Securities.
Debt Securities are Also known as fixed-income securities or instruments. The type of assets is formed by establishing contracts between investor and issuer of the asset.
• The first type of Debit securities is BONDS. Bonds are issued by corporations and government (both local and national government).
• The second important type of Debit security is NOTES. Apart from similarities associated with notes and bonds, notes have shorter term maturity.
• The 3rd important type of Debit security is TRESURY BILLS. These securities have short-term ranging from three months, six months, and one year. Issuer of such securities are governments.
• Above discussed debit securities are mostly issued by governments and corporations. CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSITS CDs are issued by Banks and Financial Institutions. Risk factor associated with CDs gets reduced when issued by reputable institutions or Banks.
Following are the risk attached with debt securities: Credit risk, interest rate risk and currency risk
There are no fixed maturity dates in such securities, and asset’s value is determined by company’s performance. There are two major types of equity securities: common stock and preferred stock.
Common Stock: These are simple equity securities and bear no complexities which the preferred stock bears. Holders of such securities or instrument have the voting rights when it comes to select the company’s board of director or the business decisions to be made.
Preferred Stock: Preferred stocks are sometime referred to as hybrid securities, because it contains elements of both debit security and equity security. Preferred stock confers ownership rights to security holder that is why it is equity instrument
<a href="https://www.writofinance.com/equity-securities-features-types-risk/" >Equity securities </a> as a whole is used for capital funding for companies. Companies have multiple expenses to cover. Potential growth of company is required in competitive market. So, these securities are used for capital generation, and then uses it for company’s growth.
Concluding remarks
Both are employed in business. Businesses are often established through debit securities, then what is the need for equity securities. Companies have to cover multiple expenses and expansion of business. They can also use equity instruments for repayment of debits. So, there are multiple uses for securities. As an investor, you need tools for analysis. Investment decisions are made by carefully analyzing the market. For better analysis of the stock market, investors often employ financial analysis of companies.
US Economic Outlook - Being Decided - M Capital Group August 2021.pdfpchutichetpong
The U.S. economy is continuing its impressive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and not slowing down despite re-occurring bumps. The U.S. savings rate reached its highest ever recorded level at 34% in April 2020 and Americans seem ready to spend. The sectors that had been hurt the most by the pandemic specifically reduced consumer spending, like retail, leisure, hospitality, and travel, are now experiencing massive growth in revenue and job openings.
Could this growth lead to a “Roaring Twenties”? As quickly as the U.S. economy contracted, experiencing a 9.1% drop in economic output relative to the business cycle in Q2 2020, the largest in recorded history, it has rebounded beyond expectations. This surprising growth seems to be fueled by the U.S. government’s aggressive fiscal and monetary policies, and an increase in consumer spending as mobility restrictions are lifted. Unemployment rates between June 2020 and June 2021 decreased by 5.2%, while the demand for labor is increasing, coupled with increasing wages to incentivize Americans to rejoin the labor force. Schools and businesses are expected to fully reopen soon. In parallel, vaccination rates across the country and the world continue to rise, with full vaccination rates of 50% and 14.8% respectively.
However, it is not completely smooth sailing from here. According to M Capital Group, the main risks that threaten the continued growth of the U.S. economy are inflation, unsettled trade relations, and another wave of Covid-19 mutations that could shut down the world again. Have we learned from the past year of COVID-19 and adapted our economy accordingly?
“In order for the U.S. economy to continue growing, whether there is another wave or not, the U.S. needs to focus on diversifying supply chains, supporting business investment, and maintaining consumer spending,” says Grace Feeley, a research analyst at M Capital Group.
While the economic indicators are positive, the risks are coming closer to manifesting and threatening such growth. The new variants spreading throughout the world, Delta, Lambda, and Gamma, are vaccine-resistant and muddy the predictions made about the economy and health of the country. These variants bring back the feeling of uncertainty that has wreaked havoc not only on the stock market but the mindset of people around the world. MCG provides unique insight on how to mitigate these risks to possibly ensure a bright economic future.
Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank Introduce New Co-Branded Credit Cardnickysharmasucks
The unveiling of the IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card marks a notable milestone in the Indian financial landscape, showcasing a successful partnership between two leading institutions, Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank. This co-branded credit card not only offers users a plethora of benefits but also reflects a commitment to innovation and adaptation. With a focus on providing value-driven and customer-centric solutions, this launch represents more than just a new product—it signifies a step towards redefining the banking experience for millions. Promising convenience, rewards, and a touch of luxury in everyday financial transactions, this collaboration aims to cater to the evolving needs of customers and set new standards in the industry.
1. “Breaking Bad: De-Anonymising
Entity Types on the Bitcoin
Blockchain Using Supervised
Machine Learning ”
HICSS–51, January 2018
Internet and the Digital Economy
Distributed Ledger Technology: The Blockchain Minitrack
Awa Sun Yin
@awasunyin
2. About Me
Academic
Background &
Current Position
BSc. in Business & Statistics
MSc. in Information Systems
Data Scientist at Chainalysis,
spec. in ML/DL & Blockchain
Research director at the
Interchain Foundation*
Research Areas of
Interest
Application of ML/DL to
Blockchain data for clustering,
de-anonymization, etc.
2nd and 3rd Generation
Blockchains: Ethereum,
Cøsmos*
Privacy Coins &
Cryptography: Monero,
ZCash
Haohua (Awa) Sun Yin
4. 1 Background & Motivations
Adoption of
Cryptocurrencies
2.9 to 5.8 million unique users
(mostly Bitcoin), and increasing
Accepted as a payment method
by over 100,000 merchants
(~2014)
Affiliation with Illicit
Activities
Used for: Money laundering,
scamming, terror financing
Used as payment method for:
cyber-extortion (ransom
payments), thievery, trading
illegal goods in the Darknet
Need for Investigation
& Compliance Tools
Businesses: Required by AML
and KYC regulations, need tools
to assess the risk of each of their
customers
Law Enforcement: Need for
domain specific analysis and
investigation tools
5. 1
2 Background & Motivations
Problem Formulation
BTC
“Account”
Other E-
Payment
Methods
Public Key / Address
Personal
ID
Email Address
Phone Number
Physical
Address
Transaction Hash
Receiving
Address
Amount
BTC
Anyone can create
anytime a BTC
“account”
Issued by centralized
organizations
6. 1
2
3 Background & Motivations
Problem Formulation
Research Question
To what extent can we predict the category of
a yet-unidentified cluster on the Bitcoin
Blockchain?
7. 1
2
3 Background & Motivations
Problem Formulation
Research Question & Objectives
4a Basic Concepts
X Y
12c6DSiU4Rq3P4ZxziKxzrL5LmMBrzjrJX 1DGoMT2uz6Dg59JbwtDSp8KyjiTPR7RnVQ
1 BTC
69cea94f19a47ea0d118e80bef56fbd1e8
5d134472f18214ed8e6b236d2701f8
Category: Unknown Category: Unknown
8. 1
2
3 Background & Motivations
Problem Formulation
Research Question & Objectives
4b Basic Concepts
Alice Kraken
B13HjAyJyAX6SYc6hrEqLf4naoKCWdeS
1FaEn6fGeDfDkHZvvSLsVRVxqgQt95JeyD
1JQFWqx9VFMagd8UryqiJriLmCvCuJLyf5
1PxoZtvm3sb6LnYS5iNERuJBNR5oQZxuXJ
1K4EqXxSVd6NndkmVAMsSBd1n8VJNJLwr2
10 BTC
72cme94f19a47ea0d118e80bef56fbd1e
85d134472f18214ed8e6b236d2701f8
Category: Personal Wallet Category: Exchange
9. 1
2
3 Background & Motivations
Problem Formulation
Research Question & Objectives
4c Basic Concepts
The Bitcoin Network I
10. 1
2
3 Background & Motivations
Problem Formulation
Research Question & Objectives
4c Basic Concepts
Gambling
Scam
Mixing
Merchant
Services
Exchange
Darknet
Market
The Bitcoin Network II
11. 1
2
3 Background & Motivations
Problem Formulation
Research Question & Objectives
5a Methodology: Dataset
Dataset Description
§ 434 Observations
§ 10 categories
§ + 200 M transactions
§ Period: January 2009 –
May 2017
12. 1
2
3 Background & Motivations
Problem Formulation
Research Question & Objectives
5b Data Preparation
Data Preparation
(Python & Numpy)
Enriched data Preprocessing
Feature
engineering
Input data
Raw data
Data Provider’s Tool
Clustering &
manual
labelling
API
BTC Node or
Core APIs
Co-spend,
custom
heuristics, etc
Cleaning &
Dimensionality
Reduction
76 Features [434, 77]
13. 1
2
3 Background & Motivations
Problem Formulation
Research Question & Objectives
5c Analysis: Supervised Learning
Data Analysis
(Python & Scikit-Learn)
Selection of
algorithms
Train each model
with default
parameters
Assess & compare
results
Find optimal
parameters
Train each model
with optimal
parameters
Oversample two
minority classes
Input data
Find optimal
parameters
1
2
3
kNN
**RF
ET
AB
DT
**BG
***GB
SMOTE
CV-Random Search
Conf,
ROC &
Class.
Report
14. 1
2
3 Background & Motivations
Problem Formulation
Research Question & Objectives
5d Results
ROC Curve and Classification Report
from Gradient Boosted Trees classifier,
average confidence of 77%
15. 1
2
3 Background & Motivations
Problem Formulation
Research Question & Objectives
5
6b Methodology
Reflections
Implications
§ It is possible to categorize unidentified
clusters on Bitcoin using supervised
learning
§ Further challenging Bitcoin’s true level of
anonymity
§ Applicability to compliance, investigation
tools
Limitations
§ Dataset limited to 434 observations
§ Low performance with under-sampled
categories
§ Features not reflecting all available data
§ Lack of test set
16. 1
2
3 Background & Motivations
Problem Formulation
Research Question & Objectives
5
6b Methodology
Conclusion
Multiclass Classification on
the Bitcoin Blockchain
Goal: Predict the category of unidentified
clusters
Methodology: Using a dataset of already
identified clusters (a total of 434
observations across 10 categories)
Results: It is possible to classify with a
confidence of 77% using Gradient Boosted
Trees
Implications of the Research
A degree of de-anonymization can be
achieved using this approach
Considering the limitations: Paving the way
for future research
17. 1
2
3 Background & Motivations
Problem Formulation
Research Question & Objectives
5
6 Methodology
Final Outcomes & Reflections
7a Future Research
Expanding the Dataset
of Identified Clusters
Number of observations per
category
Number of categories
Refining & Testing
Alternative
Methodologies
Automatic feature engineering
and extraction
Testing more classification
algorithms
Binary Classification
Applying the Model
Use the tested methodology to
uncover the Bitcoin Blockchain
for multiple purposes: cybercrime
investigations, compliance tools,
etc.
18. 1
2
3 Background & Motivations
Problem Formulation
Research Question & Objectives
5
7b Methodology
Future Research
Haohua Sun Yin & Ravi Vatrapu, A First Estimation of
the Proportion of Cybercriminal Entities in the Bitcoin
Ecosystem using Supervised Machine Learning, IEEE
Big Data for Cybercrime Prevention, 2017, Boston MA
19. 1
2
3 Background & Motivations
Problem Formulation
Research Question & Objectives
5
6 Methodology
Final Outcomes & Reflections
8 Q&A
Proposed Questions
§ How can we increase the dataset in both number of observations and categories?
§ If Bitcoin is not truly anonymous, why has it been used for nefarious activities?
§ Are there alternatives to Bitcoin that offer higher privacy?
20. Get my pub PGP key here:
awasunyin.com
Let’s stay in touch!
awasunyin@gmail.com
