Blockchain and Privacy with Paige Peterson and Christine Ross

Are cryptocurrencies private? Can there be anonymity on the blockchain? Join Women in Blockchain for a presentation and discussion on privacy and security on the blockchain. This month speakers are Paige Peterson and Christine Ross, leaders in the field of privacy and security. Come with questions and learn more about:

** Security and identity on the blockchain

** Differences between privacy coins and other cryptocurrency coins

** How the principles of privacy are built into Zcash

Agenda
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Welcome and Introductions
6:30 PM – 6:45 PM – Presentation on “Privacy, security, and identity on the blockchain” - Christine
6:45 PM – 7:15 PM – How Zcash enables privacy on a blockchain - Paige
7:15 PM – 7:30 PM – Q&A
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Discussion and Networking

About the speakers:

Paige Peterson is the User Education & Community Team Lead at Zcash. Paige has been immersed within the peer-to-peer technology world since 2011. Prior roles with mesh networking and p2p storage startups in addition to organizing the San Francisco Bitcoin Meetup has provided Paige with an appreciation for the diverse applications of decentralized networks. She enjoys exploring ways to simplify explanations of complex topics, hosting crypto events and is a proud participant in the Free State Project. She has a BFA in Interrelated Media from Massachusetts College of Art and Design.

Christine Ferrusi Ross is a market strategist and consultant working on complex issues of identity, blockchain, and security. She focuses on understanding changing market dynamics and trends, advising companies on how to address the implications of those changes.