Erlang for Untrusted Decentralized Systems

Explore the application of Erlang in untrusted decentralized systems through this conference talk by Andrew Thompson at Code BEAM America 2022. Delve into technologies implemented at Helium for building distributed systems on an untrusted substrate, including HoneyBadgerBFT, threshold cryptography, distributed key generation, and peer-to-peer networking. Gain insights into alternatives to traditional distributed systems development on the BEAM, suitable for those interested in decentralization, cutting-edge cryptography, or untrusted consensus systems. The talk covers topics such as the journey to Orleans, an Orleans primer, BEAM integration, and includes demonstrations and Q&A sessions. Learn about innovative approaches to distributed Erlang and expand your knowledge of advanced cryptographic techniques in decentralized environments.

00:00 - - Intro
02:06 - - Journey to Orleans
09:52 - - Orleans Primer
12:36 - - In Through the BEAM
18:52 - - Up The Ladder
22:14 - - Demo
24:15 - - QnA
30:26 - - Up The Ladder
32:36 - - Demo
39:01 - - QnA