The HOW of key management in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether

Special request by the majority (!) of our visitors of the last 'Survival Kit (https://www.meetup.com/Permissionless-Society/events/240479256/)' Meetup:

Explain the HOW of key management!

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That is going to happen on August 30; a good start after the vacation break. Become level headed about realistic blockchain applications for the public good. Grown on a bed of safely and self sovereign maintained cryptocurrencies:

For starters with - and owners of crypto currencies

Program

(be there in time, because the program is incrementally building up your skills)

6:00 PM Crypto Currency basics towards actual key management - Henk van Cann - Blockchain Workspace

Decent Password schemes, Paper Wallets, 3-2-1 rule, BIP39, BIP44

In recent years Henk van Cann (@henkvancann) has been gathering knowledge within the blockchain technology field, focussing on applications for e-identity issues (your digital ‘me’). Van Cann is co-founder of Blockchain Workspace and Blockchain-lab.

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6:40 PM Yubikey as third factor - Davey Lodder of Crypsys

Logging in and logging on, safe backup using Yubikey as an extra factor.

Protecting your digital assets and online accounts with just a username and a password is not enough nowadays. As static credentials are commonly reused across multiple platforms and vulnerable to being phished or keylogged, additional authentication factors are recommended to ensure log-in security.

Yubikeys are personal hardware security devices which can be used to securely authenticate on many log-in systems, such as password managers and social media accounts. Davey Lodder from CRYPSYS will explain the benefits of using a Yubikey and show how to use this device to protect your cryptocurrency assets from being stolen by hackers.

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Biography

Davey Lodder is employed as a business line manager at CRYPSYS, a value added distributor of ICT Security solutions in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Within CRYPSYS Davey is focusing on the security topics Identity & Cloud Security, for which the company offers solutions from the brands Yubico and Censornet.

In his spare time, Davey is also (further) developing and expanding his website Cryptostart.nl (https://cryptostart.nl/), which is an online Dutch guide for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

7:20 PM Short break

7:30 PM Cold stores - Erwin Overstegen - Blockchainbird.com

Cold Stores

The best solution for storing your cryptocurrencies is a cold storage wallet. We will show you the available options and how to acquire such a device. How to set-up your device and create a backup? How to restore in case of loss? Off course, we will also walk you through the process of transferring funds. Most devices can also be used to sign messages.

You’ll get clear guidelines to work with hardware wallets and put the cold storage process into practice.

Bio

Erwin Overstegen believes blockchain technology will revolutionize transactions the way the internet revolutionized communication. It creates the foundation to change the way businesses are organized. It's decentralized and permission-less, which he relates to individual freedom. He is co-founder of Blockchainbird.com.

Erwin is an economist and has a background with traditional corporations as well as an entrepreneur. He became excited about the opportunities of this technology and the adventure ahead. His focus is on teaching practical skills to people and to develop applications with businesses.

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