Bitcoin: A Peer to Peer Cash System

Welcome to the DC/NoVA Papers We Love meetup!

Papers We Love is an international organization centered around the appreciation of computer science research papers. There's so much we can learn from the landmark research that shaped the field and the current studies that are shaping our future. Our goal is to create a community of tech professionals passionate about learning and sharing knowledge. Come join us!

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// Tentative Schedule

• 7:00-7:30–Informal paper discussion

• 7:30-7:35–Introduction and announcements

• 7:35-8:40–Original Bitcoin paper (https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf) and Discussion led by Bill Katz

• 8:40-9:00–Informal paper discussion

// Directions

Excella Consulting Arlington Tech Exchange (https://www.excella.com/events/arlington-tech-exchange)
2300 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201

This month, Excella Consulting is hosting us at the Arlington Tech Exchange. It's located conveniently off Wilson Blvd in Arlington. There's parking available, and it's just a quick walk from the Courthouse Metro Station. We'll be on the 6th floor; follow the signs.

If you're late, we totally understand–please still come! Just be sure to slip in quietly if a speaker is presenting.

// Papers

We will focus on the original Bitcoin paper by Satoshi Nakamoto (pdf) (https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf) that provided a foundation for cryptocurrency.

For those who want to learn more about cryptocurrencies, there is a Princeton course on Coursera (https://www.coursera.org/learn/cryptocurrency).