BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20180311T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180305T184425Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180319T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180319T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180305T184425Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180305T184425Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473373 DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn how Bitcoin and Ethereum work\, how cryp tography plays a key role in securing funds\, or how a network of untrus ted computers guessing random numbers quadrillions of times per second a dds security to the blockchain? \;\n \;\nJoin Scott Bigelow\, Back -end Developer at Augur\, for an introduction to the blockchain and some common blockchain-based applications. Technologies\, such as the block chain and Ethereum\, can provide new opportunities in the startup-rich e cosystem of Portland. Additionally\, understanding these revolutionary design principles can help illuminate new ways of designing your own sys tems. \;\n \;\nNo previous working knowledge of cryptography or ot her supporting technologies is necessary\, as this will be a ground-up i ntroduction. \;\n \;\nSpeaker bio: \;\nScott Bigelow is a Block chain Engineer for Augur\, a decentralized Ethereum project developing p rediction market software. Since the late 1990's\, Scott has been develo ping software and running large distributed systems\, working in industr ies such as enterprise analytics\, real estate\, and mobile video games. His involvement with cryptocurrencies began in 2013 with Bitcoin and mo re recently with Ethereum and Smart Contract development. \;\n \;\ nSchedule: \;\n6:00 PM: Doors \;\n6:10 PM: Introductions and new s \;\n6:15 PM: Cryptocurrency presentation \;\n7:15 PM: Q&\;A \;\n7:30 PM: Wrap up and networking \;\n \;\nWe'll have snack s\, and there will be an opportunity for networking following the talks. We hope to see you there! \;\n \;\nBy attending this TA3M meetin g\, you agree to follow our Code of Conduct: \;\nhttps://www.meetup.c om/Portlands-Techno-Activism-3rd-Mondays/pages/22681732/Code_of_Conduct/ \;\n \;\n{short} Code of Conduct \;\nPortland's Techno-Activis m 3rd Mondays is dedicated to providing an informative and positive expe rience for everyone who participates in or supports our community\, rega rdless of gender\, gender identity and expression\, sexual orientation\, ability\, physical appearance\, body size\, race\, ethnicity\, age\, re ligion\, socioeconomic status\, caste\, or creed. \;\n \;\nOur eve nts are intended to educate and share information related to technology and activism\, and anyone who is there for this purpose is welcome. Beca use we value the safety and security of our members and strive to have a n inclusive community\, we do not tolerate harassment of members or even t participants in any form. \;\n \;\nAudio and/or video recording are not permitted at meetings without prior approval. \;\n \;\nOur Code of Conduct \;\n(https://www.meetup.com/Portlands-Techno-Activis m-3rd-Mondays/pages/22681732/Code_of_Conduct/) applies to all events run by Portland's TA3M. Please report any incidents to the event organizer. \n\nTags: privacy\, cryptocurrency\, blockchain\, bitcoin\, ethereum\n\n Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250473373 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portlands-Techno-Activism-3rd-Mondays/events/2 48276577/ SUMMARY:Introduction to Bitcoin\, the Blockchain and Cryptography LOCATION:Northwest Academy: 1130 SW Main Street\, Portland OR 97205 USA SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR