In this week’s episode we’ll be discussing a burgeoning new asset class, cryptocurrencies. &quot;The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks.&quot; This is the message which is embedded in the genesis block of Bitcoin, the most valuable cryptocurrency in the world. In just under twelve years, Bitcoin has gone from nothing to a $345 billion market cap asset with SEC regulation. What are cryptocurrencies? What are they good for, how do they work, and why is bitcoin so valuable? We’ll be covering these topics and, if you own any, how best to secure your digital assets. <ul><li>DEF CON 23 Cracking CryptoCurrency Brainwallets - <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foil0hzl4Pg'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foil0hzl4Pg</a> </li><li>Etheroll Crypto Casino - <a href='https://etheroll.com/#/about'>https://etheroll.com/#/about</a></li></ul>

Righteous Hacks v. I

Welcome to Security Explained, where we strive to make the complex realm of cyber security better understood by everyone. Join our three hackers / hosts Christopher Grayson, Drew Porter, and Logan Lamb for approachable conversation and a few laughs on the world of hackers, how to think about privacy and security in today's rapidly changing world, and how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.