The Global Blockchain Show is delighted to announce that renowned technology expert, David Chaum, the founder of XY Network, will be one of their distinguished speakers at the upcoming event. Chaum’s presentation will take place on December 12th and 13th, 2024, where he will share his insights with over 3,000 Web3 founders, developers, 100 speakers, and more than 100 investors at the Grand Hyatt Exhibition Centre in Dubai.

The blockchain conference provides attendees with an opportunity to meet and connect with influential figures from the Web3 and cryptocurrency sectors. Organized by the Web3 and AI consultancy firm VAP Group, the event is part of the Ultimate Blockchain Season Finale. VAP Group’s CEO, Vishal Parmar, said, “The Global Blockchain Show is much more than a one-time event.

It is designed to serve as the ultimate blockchain mixer, where attendees will embark on a continuous journey through the dynamic world of blockchain technology and network with the industry’s key players.”

David Chaum is a renowned expert in privacy and modern communication, having invented mixnets and multiparty computation.

His work has laid the foundation for secure voting systems, anonymous internet browsing (including the Dark Web and TOR Network), and DigiCash, the pioneering cryptocurrency that paved the way for Bitcoin and enabled anonymous transactions. Currently, Chaum is leading XY Network, a fully private and quantum-secure decentralized messaging and payment platform.

Additionally, he collaborates with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) on innovative technologies for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). With a PhD in Computer Science from UC Berkeley and teaching experience at NYU Graduate School of Business and the University of California, Chaum’s accomplishments include founding the International Association for Cryptologic Research, establishing the Cryptography Group at the Center for Mathematics and Computer Science in Amsterdam, and creating DigiCash.

In 1995, his company DigiCash developed and deployed eCash, the first digital currency, which utilized Chaum’s innovative blind signature protocol. Chaum’s other notable projects include digital blind signatures, multiparty computation, and random sample voting. VAP Group, founded in 2013, is a leading force in Web3 and AI solutions, offering services in PR, advertising, recruitment, content development, events, and media management.

Under CEO Vishal Parmar’s leadership, VAP Group continues to drive innovation through strategic PR and influencer marketing, bounty campaigns, and global conferences. Their flagship events, the Global Blockchain Show and Global AI Show, highlight the brightest minds in these transformative fields. Known for their creativity and forward-thinking approach, VAP Group remains at the forefront of blockchain and AI consultancy.

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