privacy preserving techniques

Bushra Bin Hemid

M.S. Student

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MSc/PhD candidate in Artificial Intelligence at KAUST. Expertise in AI and information security. Research focuses on AI for infrared imaging, transforming sensing technologies for healthcare, agriculture, and smart infrastructure

DePIN: From Decentralization Promise to Security Reality - A Critical Dissection of Trust, Privacy, and Architectural Illusions

Roberto Di Pietro, Professor, Computer Science

Apr 6, 12:00 - 13:00

B9 R2325

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In this talk, we critically examine DePIN systems through the lens of two complementary studies. First, we provide a systematic analysis of the DePIN paradigm, identifying its core architectural pillars - blockchain, IoT, and tokenomics - and exposing fundamental vulnerabilities arising from operating in a zero-trust, open-participation environment.

Roberto Di Pietro

Professor, Computer Science

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Professor Di Pietro is a cybersecurity expert who excels in building and leading research and innovation labs in the private sector, government and academia. He works on critical infrastructure protection, adopting an artificial intelligence-driven approach in collaboration with major stakeholders.