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The Frontiers of Knowledge Award goes to Joan Daemen and Vincent Rijmen for designing the cryptographic system that protects the security of electronic devices and digital connections worldwide

The Rijndael algorithm, created by Daemen and Rijmen in 1997, has become the international standard for encrypting data, safeguarding websites, laptops, mobile phones, and more. Its security has withstood 25 years of attacks, making it a crucial backbone of trust in the digital world.

Cryptoassets: New evidence shows that nested financial services could cause domino effects

A new algorithm unravels the structure of financial services on the Ethereum blockchain, revealing highly intertwined structures that involve risks not yet fully understood. The findings highlight the need for transparency and awareness among users, regulators, and policymakers to mitigate systemic risks associated with cryptoassets.

SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalACM Transactions on the Web·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 28, 2022