DIDComm gets formal

16 October 2024 IO Research 10 mins read

DIDComm gets formal

Input | Output takes the setting of solid work foundations very seriously. A recent example of this is the research on Decentralized Identifier Communication (DIDComm) through the paper ‘What did come out of it? Analysis and improvements of DIDComm messaging.' which is being presented at this week’s CCS’24, ACM’s flagship conference for computer and communications security. The…

Ouroboros Peras: the next step in the journey of Cardano’s protocol

14 October 2024 Fernando Sanchez 12 mins read

Ouroboros Peras: the next step in the journey of Cardano’s protocol

Ouroboros Peras (henceforth, Peras) is an extension of the Ouroboros Praos protocol that addresses the problem of transactions’ settlement horizon, that is, the point in time when the probability of a transaction being reverted becomes negligible. Shorter settlement times improve security, usability and efficiency in blockchain systems.

The key concept behind Peras is the use…

The 11 blockchain tenets: towards a blockchain bill of rights

11 October 2024 Prof Aggelos Kiayias 8 mins read

The 11 blockchain tenets: towards a blockchain bill of rights

Designing blockchain systems is a challenging endeavor. It is also a continuous process, as these systems are long-lived and aim to capture requirements that evolve during their lifetime. It follows that a blockchain project’s community often faces difficult decisions that ‘fork’ the future of a blockchain system in different ways, with consequences that are hard to fully…

An unforgettable learning experience in Argentina

Discover the transformative experience of the Cardano developer course at UTN Buenos Aires, where students gained hands-on blockchain skills and deepened their connection with the vibrant Latin American Cardano community

12 September 2024 Ivan Irakoze 4 mins read

An unforgettable learning experience in Argentina

The Input | Output (IO) Education team recently delivered a momentous Cardano developer course at the National Technological University (UTN) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The experience served both to cultivate deep technical learning and to leave a lasting impression on the education team through interactions with the local community and culture.

IO’s technical education lead, Karina Lopez, shares a glimpse into the highlights and stories from this two-week course, delivered in collaboration with Ada Labs for Blockchain Applications (ALBA)

Input | Output at Tokyo Tech: pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology

Global collaborations with universities highlight IO’s dedication to enhancing blockchain knowledge and its contribution to the evolving landscape of decentralized technology

5 September 2024 Olga Hryniuk 4 mins read

Input | Output at Tokyo Tech: pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology

Research has always been integral to Input | Output’s (IO) creative process, allowing for the development of high-assurance blockchain solutions grounded in functional correctness.

Collaborating with researchers and leading universities worldwide, IO addresses challenging research questions to build a solid foundation for fintech blockchain infrastructure. Led by Aggelos Kiayias…