Chopping Down Mountains

Explore the hidden security risks threatening digital currency exchanges and their potential to cripple entire cryptocurrencies in this 56-minute conference talk from the 44CON Information Security Conference. Delve into the unexpected vulnerabilities of centralized exchange systems that pose a greater threat to digital currencies than protocol-level issues. Discover undisclosed security risks in digital exchanges, understand their potential impact on both businesses and currencies, and learn practical solutions to mitigate these threats. Gain insights into how addressing these underlying security challenges could pave the way for more widespread adoption of digital currencies and potentially aid in wealth distribution to underserved regions and individuals.