Introduction to IOTA - A Feeless Cryptocurrency, Serguei Popov, University of Campinas

Explore the fundamentals of IOTA, a unique feeless cryptocurrency, in this 34-minute lecture by Serguei Popov from the University of Campinas. Delve into the IOTA Foundation's vision, the concept of tangled ledgers, and consensus rules that set IOTA apart from traditional blockchain technologies. Examine the original motivation behind IOTA's creation and its advanced properties, including the main rule and Monte Carlo tip selection. Discover the advantages and challenges of this innovative cryptocurrency, touching on topics such as quantum cryptography, finality devices, and decentralized systems. Gain valuable insights into this cutting-edge technology that aims to revolutionize the cryptocurrency landscape.

Introduction to IOTA
IOTA Foundation
What is IOTA
Tangled ledger
Consensus rules
Original motivation
Block chain
Advanced properties
The main rule
Monte Carlo tip selection
Advantages of IOTA
Challenges of IOTA
Quantum cryptography
Finality device
Decentralized system