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Ignasi Oliva

Blockchain Line Manager | i2Cat Spain
Ignasi Oliva

Biography

Ignasi is a Technical Engineer in Computer Systems from the Faculty of Computer Science of Barcelona (FIB-UPC) and holds a Master’s in Blockchain Technologies from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) - BarcelonaTech. As the Blockchain Line Manager at the i2CAT Foundation, he leads the R&I technological strategy in DLT/Blockchain technologies and advanced cryptography, driving innovation and research in the field.

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15:55h
Workshop | HACKING VILLAGE

Securing Digital Identities: The Power of Hybrid Authentication

Alfonso Egio
Alfonso Egio i2Cat Technical Project Lead Speaker
Ignasi Oliva
Ignasi Oliva i2Cat Blockchain Line Manager Speaker

#Cybersecurity, #Protection, #Risk

13-05-2025 15:55 13-05-2025 17:10 Europe/Madrid Securing Digital Identities: The Power of Hybrid Authentication Current authentication systems rely on password management and third-party identity providers, some offering 2FA and biometric authentication. However, vulnerabilities persist, including single points of failure, data breaches, and replay attacks. Public-key cryptography systems are gaining popularity with decentralized ledgers and blockchains for digital identities and assets. They address centralization risks and third-party reliance but require users to manage private keys responsibly. Advancements like Ethereum’s ERC-4337 (Account Abstraction) now enable seamless integration of mainstream and decentralized authentication. These innovations support identity recovery and compatibility with protocols like OpenID Connect. i2CAT will showcase a hybrid authentication system combining traditional email/password authentication with account abstraction, public-key cryptography, and smart wallets, offering enhanced security and flexibility. Hacking Village 1
Tue 13 15:55h - 17:10h Hacking Village 1
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Pedro Mier

Pedro Mier holds a degree in Telecommunications Engineer ing from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, MBA from ESADE and PADE from IESE. He is currently President of AMETIC (Association of Electronics, Information Technology and Telecommunications Companies of Spain), Shareholder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of TRYO Aerospace & Electronics, Board Member of the Premo Group and Committee of CTTC. member of Space Angels Network and Member of the Sc ientific Advisory

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