RT @katrynadow: #SelfSovereign #identity is the natural evolution of an empowered society
As we shift to Information Age we require new di…
Replying to @Lauren_Southern and @kristovatlas
I’ve been visiting Paris for over two weeks, and the only time I saw these kind of police was because of a political student demonstration.
RT @adam3us: @lightcoin @taoeffect @Excellion @TheBlueMatt @LarryBitcoin @GreenAddress @ChaincodeLabs @LukeDashjr interesting read to under…
RT @kanzure: Transcript: Greg Maxwell on confidential transactions http://diyhpl.us/wiki/transcripts/gmaxwell-confidential-transactions/ #bitcoin
RT @SiaTechHQ: We’ve been concerned with ICO insanity and overvaluations in the crypto/token world. Here’s a potential solution! https://t.…
RT @Blockstream: Thanks @coinbase for inviting @Blockstream CTO Greg Maxwell to give a talk on Confidential Transactions last week! https:/…
I enjoy @MicroSFF stories. This one a little longer than the average 1 tweet, but I could see a moving movie short out of it. https://twitter.com/microsff/status/859452848215654400
I’ve been forecasting this for some time. Risks of centralization & biometric information. #aadhaarleaks https://twitter.com/doctorow/status/859383483113684992
Who says you can’t buy coffee with Bitcoin? Of course, it is easier that I’m across the street from Ledger. Soon via Lighting Network!
RT @windley: Lots of interest in decentralized identifiers using distributed ledgers at #iiw
Replying to @a_ferron
Unfortunately Eurocrypt banquet is tonight at Pavilion Dauphine.
Some formal proofs at Eurocrypt that Bitcoin’s mining rate is about right. At 10m & given max network delay, 49.57% honesty required.
RT @Beautyon_: “Complexity is the Enemy of Integrity”. – Gregory Maxwell
RT @Ethan_Heilman: @NicolasDorier @SatoshiLite Benefit 1: relative (CSV) vs absolute (CTLV) locktimes. This means users can enter and leave…
RT @mikejcasey: @ARKblockchain @facebook @civickey @revilopark Self-sovereign identity is path to self-sovereign social media. You control…
Replying to @RichardDawkins
This is why Aristotle, the Romans, and the US Founding Fathers invented Republics, because democracy doesn’t scale. Now we need to reinvent.
RT @heathervescent: So many DID (decentralized identifiers) and blockchain identity sessions at #iiw.
Replying to @petertoddbtc
I can see your point, but I think their argument was if it exceeded the more general 50% mining attack then it is redundant security.
This means the cryptography community has successfully protected the 5th Amendment, other civil & human rights of 46% of US cellphone users!
Quote from https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/fbi-director-comey-law-against-encryption-trump
RT @windley: Full house for @drummondreed’s talk on decentralized identifiers (DIDs) at #iiw
RT @seanbohan: #IIW @drummondreed doing “DIDs 101” for a standing room only identity crowd cc: @evernym @sovrinid #indy https://t.co/u11PyB…
RT @trbouma: Latin roots: validate - determine in force/binding; verify - substantiate/find truth. Two very different v-words, not intercha…
RT @iang_fc: The war on cash attracts all sorts of intelligent people for all sorts of irrational logic - Haldane on NIRP https://t.co/1MJc…
RT @trbouma: “Right now, the interface relies on app developer not lying about name and app logo, that’s not good enough.”
https://t.co/Z…
Many of these cognitive tricks are used by politicians, not just magicians. Our brains are full of heuristics & bias http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/teller-reveals-his-secrets-100744801/?all
There is something just appropriately scaled about the Parisian passage—a covered alley between two buildings that are the original malls.
RT @IDIMAndrew: OH at #IIW The correct quote is “I think therefore I am” NOT “I register on Facebook, therefore I am” - how to explain ‘ide…
RT @mgd: A Self-Sovereign #Identity Architecture - ID2020 Design Workshop http://buff.ly/2qwrwKZ
RT @kentbye: This “The Path to Self-Sovereign Identity” essay by @ChristopherA is an incredible manifesto laying out a decentralized privac…
RT @kentbye: Full proceedings from the 4th #RebootingWebOfTrust DesignShop gathering to decentralize identity w the blockchain:
https://t.c…
Interesting 2014 law article on the legality of a zero-member LLC managed by an algorithm. http://scholarlycommons.law.northwestern.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1009
RT @robertobrien: @zacharylarson @ChristopherA here an alternate link http://ir.law.fsu.edu/articles/41/
@tomatlee Any progress on Creative Commons license for at least the text of your pattern language like the Group Works pattern language did?
RT @rootkovska: Organizations all over the world should DEMAND from Intel ability to disable ME/AMT code. For good. There are likely many m…
RT @MarkGraham: More than 200 terabytes of US Government web content archived and available via the Wayback Machine http://ln.is/blog.archive.org/201/ejIJu…
RT @maxkeiser: The public domain (ex. a public park or a library) is shrinking due to invasive ‘privatization.’ Crypto pushes back in an hi…
RT @Techmeme: SiFive, creators of open RISC-V architecture, announce $8.5M Series B led by Spark Capital http://www.pcworld.com/article/3194357/ https://t.…
RT @Steve_Lockstep: AUS #DPA @OAICgov basically says photographs are #PII.
MyPOV: Yes, it is prudent to treat photos as identifiable. https…
RT @Snyke: I completed my first #Lightning network payment on #Litecoin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baHHMNA8yf4
RT @RCasatta: Andrew Poelstra isn’t a mathematician, he is a wizard: Scriptless script, Schnorr & adaptor signature, CT are some of his spe…
Replying to @iang_fc
Because if a subsequent key compromise did not happen near that day, or if the key expires later, the signature was valid on day of signing.
This isn’t SF, but a real concern. You can’t revoke a biometric. https://twitter.com/microsff/status/862636630666031104
RT @Blockstream: 0.00000001 LTC settled in under a second. Details on first Lightning micropayment on production blockchain. See https://t.…
Here is Felix, the inventor of the hand pan, the instrument I play, making a simple one. Real one 250K hammer hits. https://youtu.be/IkWKJaZ2z7c
RT @paulmadsen: Every ID system characterized by
1) what is asserted
2) how is assertion delivered
3) why you believe integrity
4) why you…
RT @nopara73: I just published “Introducing HiddenWallet : Full Block SPV TumbleBit Wallet — Testing Release” https://medium.com/p/introducing-hiddenwallet-full-block-spv-tumblebit-wallet-testing-release-1054a15a9bb1
RT @Excellion: #DefensivePatentLicense https://twitter.com/valaafshar/status/863537557392510976
Replying to @theonevortex
I don’t think Roger actually reads any replies.
RT @bergealex4: I just published “UASF: User Driven Protocol Development” https://medium.com/p/uasf-user-driven-protocol-development-da4e886832d
RT @trbouma: Recommended read on @Medium: “The giant analog blockchain of Turkey!” http://ift.tt/28Xo6t2
If an artist can identify 70% of random bystanders through facial recognition, what does that mean for privacy? http://www.anonews.co/pg-proves-privacy/
Replying to @DarioTepoTec
There comes a point where only the solutions are cultural ones—which may require strategies as shaming or shunning. These too can be abused.
The Foresight Institute @foresightnano hosts salons on emerging world-changing tech—this one on future of blockchain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS1p_iF7tEU
RT @zeldman: “Our answer machines have an overconfidence problem.” Algorithms make errors; design makes them seem authoritative. @bigmedium…
Replying to @amoration and @foresightinst
The full first draft is here. I welcome suggestions to clarify and on what I’m missing. https://github.com/ChristopherA/participatory-self-sovereign-blockchain-principles
RT @EvoHeyning: “What do end users expect from blockchain technologies?”
Comments appreciated on open principles from @christopherA https:…
Replying to @cmort, @NishantK, @Steve_Lockstep and @BlockChainSmith
Here is a 15 step use case for a refugee use case using self-sovereign identity principles from #RebootingWebOfTrust https://github.com/WebOfTrustInfo/rebooting-the-web-of-trust-fall2016/blob/master/final-documents/joram-engagement-model.pdf
“There are laws currently operating in the UK, which are not consistent with due process norms” — in the US too! https://gizmodo.com/why-this-man-is-risking-jail-by-refusing-to-surrender-p-1795272517
But can we get a W3C Verifiable Claim from Capital One? Can someone else get one about us without our approval? Many more questions! https://twitter.com/identityman1/status/864997165940199424
RT @paddyncl: Cryptographic protocols are designed to be secure against rational adversaries. Crux. people are not inherently rational. Emo…
My favorite statement on this topic so far. And good for many other topics as well! https://twitter.com/eric_lombrozo/status/864938118461267970
RT @antony_btc: A gentle introduction to self-sovereign identity http://bitsonblocks.net/2017/05/17/a-gentle-introduction-to-self-sovereign-identity/
Replying to @1cyrilblanc1, @Excellion, @moneytrigz and @eric_lombrozo
I have watched it, but it isn’t new to me (and others I suspect)-for instance Blockstream has a defensive patent policy like he recommends.
RT @TEDTalks: “Magic is the only honest profession. A magician promises to deceive you – and he does.” http://t.ted.com/uA880EJ
RT @torproject: 2/ The list of accepted papers is up (and open access):
https://petsymposium.org/2017/paperlist.php
RT @anguschampion: ‘Trust’ is probably one of the most overused/misunderstood words in the blockchain/crypto space. I’ve been guilty of thi…
The scientific team that this book memorialized is quite amazing—not only for the science of cognitive bias but also how they collaborated. https://twitter.com/triptananda/status/865666891162959872
Replying to @iang_fc
I’ve seen a number of these desire lists. I like: meaning; purpose; value; connection; resilience; & transcendence. Often prioritized>Maslow
Replying to @oleganza
I write about this in Smarter Signatures: Experiments in Verification from #RebootingWebOfTrust https://github.com/WebOfTrustInfo/ID2020DesignWorkshop/blob/master/final-documents/smarter-signatures.pdf
Replying to @iang_fc
This list of six enduring desires👆from @MicheleJDeMarco
RT @WayneVaughan: Great memories of Consensus 2015. Showing @Tierion & @chainpnt to @jcp, @tdryja, and @ChristopherA. Can’t wait to see eve…
Replying to @WayneVaughan, @Tierion, @chainpnt, @jcp and @tdryja
Unfortunately I will not be at Consensus this year. Focused on some milestones at work in Bay Area.
RT @eric_lombrozo: 1/ The #Bitcoin network belongs to its users, not to any single company.
Replying to @TuurDemeester
I taught some about this in my old & quite eclectic MBA course “Digital Influence”. I would consider adding this book to the syllabus.
RT @TuurDemeester: @ChristopherA Screenshot of the synopsis:
Replying to @TuurDemeester
My old SlideShare talk on persuasion and influence from my class. Too bad LinkedIn deleted the audio. https://www.slideshare.net/ChristopherA/tactics-of-persuasion-influence-bgiedu
Replying to @TuurDemeester
I like “Decisive” — it focuses on the cognitive biases that are easiest to overcome that have the most impact. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009JU6UPG
RT @VladZamfir: Commercial interest in blockchains has far outpaced academic, commercial and policy understanding of the tech.
RT @VladZamfir: How is anyone who isn’t deeply involved in the space able to identify the relevant experts for some use-case (if they even…
Replying to @Jesse_Victors and @VladZamfir
I agree. There are many use cases where hash chain & tree logs are better than a full block chain. Also true for distributed databases.
RT @WiseDemocracy: Convening a microcosm of a community or society to deliberate on an issue is a means to create collective wisdom https:/…
RT @Blockstream: Learn what’s new with Liquid, the world’s first federated sidechain that enables rapid & secure bitcoin transfers: https:/…
RT @EFF: Supreme Court cuts back on the East Texas loophole in patent litigation. A big win for innovation. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2017/05/supreme-court-ends-texas-grip-patent-cases
RT @LedgerHQ: Soft launching Ledger SGX Enclave: a new quick prototyping architecture for Blockchain security applications https://t.co/4zr…
RT @IEEESSP: It’s true! All #SP17 papers available on website this week. https://twitter.com/1sand0s/status/866726969425219584
Replying to @Steve_Lockstep, @trbouma, @EmLindley, @Microsoft and @SovrinID
No, it is not rooted in Microsoft. DPKI & DIDs started and incubated in #RebootingWebOfTrust events. See https://GitHub.com/weboftrustinfo
After success incubating Verifiable Claims WG, the W3C Credentials CG is deciding on next work items. Join call Tue! https://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/public-credentials/2017May/0050.html
RT @giacomozucco: Blockstream#AMA with @adam3us, @Excellion and Andrew Poelstra!
RT @davidmanheim: #Tweetstorm in 4 parts: My thoughts on some problems that @ethereumproject, or any other #SmartContract platform, faces.…
RT @manusporny: Credentials Community Group discusses new members, action items, future work plans: http://w3c.github.io/vctf/meetings/2017-05-23/ #w3c #ccg
RT @coindesk: @adam3us describes scalability of sidechains, cryptographic innovations for confidential assets and transactions. #consensus2…
Replying to @veorq
Hash signatures are likely to be quantum resistant. Other QR schemes still questionable. Long term sigs (deeds, credentials) may need them.
RT @lopp: “Academia often only teaches students the past. It’s my responsibility to ensure my students are disruptors, not disruptees.” - @…
I spoke at the last CFRG F2F that prime order curves like secp256k1 are often better solutions than 25519. Example: https://nickler.ninja/blog/2017/05/23/exploiting-low-order-generators-in-one-time-ring-signatures/
RT @Steve_Lockstep: The DID work is well thought through. It sets the identity problems to be solved, and has a strong set of design princi…
RT @csuwildcat: @derosetech @Steve_Lockstep I’m as skeptical as you are about putting anything on-chain besides DIDs + routing info, but it…
RT @n1ckler: “Exploiting Low Order Generators in One-Time Ring Signatures” https://nickler.ninja/blog/2017/05/23/exploiting-low-order-generators-in-one-time-ring-signatures/ adding more context to the recent Crypto…
RT @Truthcoin: Altcoins totally obsolete, and it becomes crystal clear that ICOs are unlicensed (illegal) equity sales. So muti-billion $$…
RT @isislovecruft: @hdevalence To find API pain points, we implemented Back-Maxwell rangeproofs w/ Borromean ring signatures (also in const…
RT @windley: I just published “Life-Like Anonymity” https://medium.com/p/life-like-anonymity-7910e0931707
RT @ponli137: Some thoughts on why I belive in #Bitcoin over #Ethereum
RT @girlandgrowl: Atomic swaps, an often overlooked feature of Lightning, may be the key to true decentralized exchanges https://t.co/NPzqQ…
RT @qrs: Why Johnny Can’t Encrypt, 2017 edition. https://www.ieee-security.org/TC/SP2017/papers/84.pdf
RT @palleylaw: “But Steve, surely you’re not suggesting that there are criminal laws that apply to token sales?”
RT @eric_lombrozo: I’ve been waiting for #SegWit to activate so I can focus on building payment channel support that will allow incentivize…
Replying to @DarioTepoTec and @ARKblockchain
I have been desiring a decentralized market for bandwidth since fidonet in 80s got me started on cryptocurrencies. But it is a hard problem.
Replying to @DarioTepoTec and @ARKblockchain
I am disappointed that at first glance Mysterium appears the be yet other ETH token.
Replying to @DarioTepoTec and @ARKblockchain
One of the first things I tried to persuade David Chaum to do was digicash-style tokens that were priced as bandwidth. Offer or consume BGP.
RT @ChristopherA: @DarioTepoTec @ARKblockchain One of the first things I tried to persuade David Chaum to do was digicash-style tokens that…
RT @ChristopherA: @DarioTepoTec @ARKblockchain I have been desiring a decentralized market for bandwidth since fidonet in 80s got me starte…
Replying to @DarioTepoTec and @ARKblockchain
Part of the challenge of bandwidth tokens was how to adapt to Δ latency vs. speed & how to keep denial-of-service from manipulating pricing.
RT @ChristopherA: @DarioTepoTec @ARKblockchain Part of the challenge of bandwidth tokens was how to adapt to Δ latency vs. speed & how to k…
RT @eric_lombrozo: Please retweet if you oppose handing over the entire #Bitcoin network to a company seeking to take as much in fees and m…
RT @manusporny: Credentials CG discusses scope and naming, browser API/polyfill, pseudonimity, DIDs: https://w3c.github.io/vctf/meetings/2017-05-30/ #w3c #vctf
RT @trbouma: Recommended read on @Medium: “Sovrin Web of Trust” http://ift.tt/2rC63kC
RT @kimdhamilton: #rebootingweboftrust /cc:@ChristopherA @manusporny https://twitter.com/kimdhamilton/status/869679584223952896
Replying to @IdentityiPseudo and @pwuille
We are making progress. See #RebootingWebOfTrust — we just had our 4th event & 5th will be in Boston Oct 3-5 http://github.com/weboftrustinfo
RT @ThisGuyHarrison: @kentbye @janoc200 @mitgc_cm @DecentralizedID @identity2020 @philiprosedale @ChristopherA Also check out the notes to…
RT @durumcrustulum: // @hdevalence
This is the best layman description of the Liquid sidechain of Bitcoin that I’ve seen so far. Not a new token, but improves the ecosystem. https://twitter.com/bhbnetwork/status/869963658079686656