Writing

Notes on security, artificial intelligence, blockchain systems, and technology’s wider social impact.

Themes: Security · AI · Blockchain · Society

Dmitri Kaslov 6/27/21 Dmitri Kaslov 6/27/21

Killer applications for Blockchains thus far

A review of the strongest real-world blockchain applications across DeFi, stablecoins, NFTs, and related systems.

Dmitri Kaslov 5/11/21 Dmitri Kaslov 5/11/21

An accessible introduction to zero-knowledge proofs, their security properties, and practical blockchain uses—without the maths.

Dmitri Kaslov 12/3/20 Dmitri Kaslov 12/3/20

How Ethereum 2.0’s design addresses specific attacks against proof-of-stake consensus.

Dmitri Kaslov 7/30/20 Dmitri Kaslov 7/30/20

How community currencies can strengthen local economies, widen financial inclusion, and support resilience in low-income communities.

Dmitri Kaslov 7/18/20 Dmitri Kaslov 7/18/20

A practical experiment in preserving website content on a blockchain, exploring decentralised storage, permanence, and the trade-offs involved.