UZH Blockchain Center

It was a pleasure to host Valeriy Zamaraiev, CTO at 1kx, for an enlightening discussion on "ZKSafe: Privacy in Multisig Using Zero Knowledge." Valeriy, who leads the 1kx Infrastructure Team focusing on distributed systems and software engineering, shared invaluable insights into enhancing privacy within multisig setups through zero-knowledge technology. 1kx, based in #Berlin, is a venture capital fund specializing in early-stage blockchain and #Web3 project investments. They actively support decentralized technologies such as #DeFi, #DAOs, and #NFTs, offering both capital and hands-on technical guidance to help projects scale and succeed. For those who couldn't attend or wish to revisit the talk, the recording is available here: https://lnkd.in/dzwqPAwU We extend our gratitude to Valeriy for his time and expertise, and to all participants who contributed to the engaging discussion. #UZHBCCEchoes #uzh University of Zurich #blockchaincenter #1kx #industrytalk #blockchaineducation #cryptoevent #blockchainevent

🌟 The Final Countdown Begins! 🌟 🕒We’re just 1 day away from the much-anticipated #DAOSymposium! Tomorrow, the brightest minds in decentralized governance and community-driven initiatives will gather to explore the future of DAOs and their transformative impact. 🎫 Get your ticket here: https://lu.ma/hnhlerd8 📅 Date: November 28, 2024 📍 Location: TRUST SQUARE, Bahnhofstrasse 75, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland (you can join us online as well) 🎙️ Agenda 16:00 - 16:30 Arrival 16.30 - 16:40 Welcome & Introduction with Una Wang (DAO Suisse) 16:40 - 16:50 A Taxonomy of DAOs by Parminder Kaur Makode (UZH Blockchain Center) 16:50 - 17:20 Lesson Learned from the Word’s Largest DAO by Bill Laboon (Web3 Foundation)  17:20 - 17:30 Short talk: DAOs in the Real World Proposing a Study in Lugano’s Vision for Physical-Digital Corporate Integration by Lorenzo Ronzani (University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland)  17:30 - 17:50 DAOs for RWA: How to build trust and community by Melissa Song & Michael Peterer (Gold DAO) 17:50 - 18:00 Short talk: H2D - How to DAO by Jan (Puncar) Brezina” Brezina (How To DAO) 18:00 - 18:30 Networking break 18:30 - 19:00 Real Democratic DAOs by Prof. Bryan Ford (EPFL) 19:00 - 19:10 Short talk: State of DAO Research by Michael Lustenberger (ZHAW School of Management and Law)  19:10 - 19:40 DAOs from transparency to anonymity by Alexis Roussel (Nym Technologies SA) 19:40 - 19:45 Outro by Malik El Bay (DAO Suisse) 19:45 - Apero and Networking   A big thank you to our co-organizers Trust Square, UZH Blockchain Center, and ZHAW School of Management and Law, our even partners Bity, Gold DAO and Optimal DAO, our media partners, as well as ecosystem partners and speakers. #dao #blockchain #governance #web3 #switzerland #cryptovalley #Decentralization #DAOSymposium

🌟 DAO Symposium 2024 is Almost Here! 🌟 Have you secured your place yet? Join us in #Zurich for an extraordinary opportunity to dive into the latest developments and emerging industry trends in #DAOs. Don't miss the chance to stay ahead of the curve and explore the evolving role of DAOs in shaping the future. Organized by DAO Suisse in collaboration with UZH Blockchain Center, TRUST SQUARE, and ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences Why Attend? ✅ Connect with experts in the #DAO space, including industry leaders and researchers. ✅ Gain insights from discussions featuring speakers from leading organizations. ✅ Explore cutting-edge topics in DAO operations, legislation, and community building. 🎟️ Grab Your Tickets Here: https://lu.ma/hnhlerd8 Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, network, and innovate in the DAO space. See you in Zurich!

Reminder 📢 Industry Talk HS24 - 1kx Join us for an insightful talk by Valeriy Zamaraiev, CTO at 1kx, as he presents on ZKSafe - Privacy in Multisig Using Zero Knowledge. Valeriy leads the 1kx Infrastructure Team, focusing on Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Leadership, and Management, and supports 1kx’s portfolio projects. 📅 Date: November 26, 2024 🕕 Time: 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM CET (includes an apéro) 📍 Location: KOL-E-18, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zurich | Zoom 💻 Free Registration Here: - https://lu.ma/bqi6ahq8 To Join Online: https://lnkd.in/dhYU67ti 1kx is a Berlin-based venture capital fund focused on early-stage investments in #blockchain and #Web3 projects. They support #decentralized tech like #DeFi, #DAOs, and #NFTs, providing capital and hands-on technical guidance to help projects scale and succeed. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best at the forefront of blockchain engineering! Register Now!!

UZH Blockchain Center Weekly Paper Review! This week, we are excited to present a review conducted by Dr TaeHoon Kim, a Post-doc Researcher at our centre. The review focuses on the paper titled "OML: Open, Monetizable, and Loyal AI " by Zerui Cheng, Edoardo Contente, Ben Finch, Oleg Golev, Jonathan Hayase, Andrew Miller, Niusha Moshrefi et al., published in arXiv 2024. #OML introduces #AI-native #cryptography, a novel approach distinct from traditional cryptographic methods. Instead of using binary encryption that produces garbage outputs for unauthorized users, it implements a "next-day security" model through model fingerprinting. The system embeds unique (key, response) pairs during training and employs watcher nodes that monitor model usage by sending secret fingerprinted queries. Unauthorized usage is detected through a proof-of-usage system where violations lead to financial penalties via collateral slashing. This approach maintains model functionality while ensuring ownership verification, with fingerprints persisting even after fine-tuning. The framework represents a shift from prevention-based to detection-based security in #AI systems. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/dGyxTJ-a Stay tuned for more research updates! #uzh #weeklypaper #researchreview #newresearch #blockchain #blockchainresearch #crypto #ai #uzhblockchaincenter

🚀 We are excited to announce Parminder Kaur Makode as a speaker at #DAOSymposium2024! Parminden is a researcher at the UZH Blockchain Center, specializing in incentive mechanisms. We look forward to her presentation " A Taxonomy of DAOs". 🌐 Parminder holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Engineering in Computer Science from India. Since October 2022, she has been pursuing her PhD in the Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (BDLT) group. Her research centers on implementing incentive mechanisms, exploring circular economy models, and advancing decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). Join Us at the DAO Symposium 2024 in discussing the evolving landscape of DAOs, exploring the latest developments, and connecting with industry experts and thought leaders. 📅 Date: November 28, 2024 📍 Location: TRUST SQUARE, Bahnhofstrasse 75, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland (you can join us online as well) Get your ticket here: https://lu.ma/hnhlerd8 #SpeakerAnnouncement #Innovation #dao #blockchain #governance #web3 #switzerland #cryptovalley #Decentralization #organizationaldesign #research #incentivemechanism

📢 Industry Talk HS24 - 1kx Join us for an insightful talk by Valeriy Zamaraiev, CTO at 1kx, as he presents on ZKSafe - Privacy in Multisig Using Zero Knowledge. Valeriy leads the 1kx Infrastructure Team, focusing on Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Leadership, and Management, and supports 1kx’s portfolio projects. With a wealth of experience in both Big Tech and crypto, Valeriy has led engineering teams across multiple startups, and as a Technical Program Manager at #Google, he contributed to #YouTube Content ID, YouTube Developer Experience, and Google Assistant. In the crypto space, he has made impactful contributions at #DFINITY and led Distributed Systems Engineering at #Zilliqa. 📅 Date: November 26, 2024 🕕 Time: 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM CET (includes an apéro) 📍 Location: KOL-E-18, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zurich | Zoom 💻 Register Here: - https://lu.ma/bqi6ahq8 1kx is a Berlin-based venture capital fund focused on early-stage investments in #blockchain and #Web3 projects. They support #decentralized tech like #DeFi, #DAOs, and #NFTs, providing capital and hands-on technical guidance to help projects scale and succeed. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best at the forefront of blockchain engineering! University of Zurich #uzh #industrytalk #blockchainevent #blockchaintalk #cryptoevent #blockchaincommunity #blockchaineducation #1kx #uzhblockchaincenter

Call for Papers (CfP) for DAWO25 is now open! After the success of #DAWO24 and the incredible community feedback, we are thrilled to announce the Second European DAO Workshop (#DAWO25), taking place on June 23-24, 2025, in Zurich, Switzerland! This event is organized by the ZHAW School of Management and Law in collaboration with the UZH Blockchain Center at University of Zurich. Mark your calendars! 😊 #DAWO25 will again unite researchers who are exploring the innovative potential of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). This year's program will delve into recent trends, structural elements, and real-world applications of DAOs, promoting a culture of participation and fostering knowledge exchange between academics and practitioners. 📢 Call for Papers (CfP) for DAWO25 is now open! We invite researchers, scholars, and practitioners to submit abstracts and full papers on a broad array of DAO-related topics, such as governance, regulation, economic incentives, community building, AI, and the Metaverse. Accepted papers will be presented at #DAWO25 and published as open access in the Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, providing a valuable platform for engaging discussions and collaborations. More information on: https://lnkd.in/e8XzUZ7R Join us for a further edition of the European DAO Workshop in Zurich 2025 (#DAWO25) to initiate the discussion and collaboration. We are looking forward to seeing you!   The conference is chaired by Michael Lustenberger and Florian Spychiger of the ZHAW School of Management and Law, Zurich University of Applied Sciences together with Claudio J. Tessone from the UZH Blockchain Center, University of Zurich. Our esteemed steering committee consists of Javier Arroyo Gallardo, George Giaglis, PASQUIER Bruno, Ellie Rennie and Uwe Serdült.   Organizing committee: Lukas Küng and Benjamin Kraner

The UZH Blockchain Center hosted an engaging lecture by Prof. Thibault Schrepel, Associate Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), who explored the evolving dynamics between #Web3, #BigTech, and #antitrust frameworks. His insights emphasized the interdependent roles of #Web2 and #Web3, Big Tech’s market influence, and the crucial role of antitrust in preserving innovation. Key takeaways included: + Web2 needs Web3 to reestablish trust, while Web3 depends on Web2’s infrastructure to scale. Both contribute to shaping a balanced digital ecosystem. + Leading companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon wield immense power through centralized platforms, sparking antitrust concerns over data control and competition. + With a focus on user empowerment, Web3 aims to redefine the internet, challenging centralized ownership models. + Antitrust authorities guard against monopolistic practices, especially as Big Tech’s involvement with Web3 raises questions about fair competition. Prof. Schrepel underscored the dynamic interplay between Web3’s decentralization goals, Big Tech’s centralized control, and the role of antitrust in ensuring a fair, innovative digital future. Missed it? Check out the recording here: https://lnkd.in/dxRVwndN University of Zurich #UZHBCCEchoes #blockchaincenter #uzh #lectureseries #blockchain #crypto #web3 #defi #uzh

🌐 The third edition of the successful #DAO #Symposium takes place on the 28 November! Join us for the DAO symposium 2024 with an impressive lineup, building on the success of last year’s event in Zug (check out the after-movie). This year, for the first time, #online #participation is possible. Get your ticket here: https://lu.ma/hnhlerd8 This time in Zurich, we are hosting DAO veterans such as Alexis Roussel from Nym Technologies SA who has been involved since the famous "The DAO" talking about the tension between transparency and anonymity in DAOs. Jan (Puncar) Brezina (MakerDAO, Gitcoin) will explain how-to-DAO in the first place. And Bill Laboon from Web3 Foundation gives insights about the world's largest DAO. On the research side, the symposium features leading scholars like Bryan Ford from EPFL who is exploring digital personhood enabling truly democratic DAOs and Michael Lustenberger from ZHAW School of Management and Law giving an overview on the state of DAO research. I am really looking forward to all the great discussions and conversations at the event. DAO Suisse co-organizes the event with the UZH Blockchain Center, TRUST SQUARE and ZHAW School of Management and Law. This will be a great opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate. #DAOSymposium #DAO #Blockchain #Governance #Web3 #Zurich