09-06, 11:30–12:00 (Europe/Warsaw), Masuria stage
Explore how self-sovereign identity and censorship-resistant communication empower individuals with privacy, security, and digital freedom. This talk delves into the limitations of centralized systems and highlights Ethereum based solutions like Codex and Waku that allow users to control their own data and communicate freely without relying on central authorities.
By examining real-world applications, such as the Status app, attendees will gain insights into how these technologies uphold human rights, defend civil liberties, and shape the future of decentralized communication.
Shivek has been immersed in the tech industry for nearly a decade, with a proven track record of developing impactful cybersecurity and insurance products for the Scandinavian and Brazilian markets, serving over 3 million users. His expertise also extends to building a data-analysis and recommendation system that handled over 10 million users for a major mobile network in the UK.
Shivek has firsthand experience in scaling SaaS products from a few thousand to several million users. As a core contributor at Status, he plays a key role in developing the mobile app, which has surpassed a million downloads on the Play Store. Additionally, Shivek serves as an advisor for product and digital growth at SkillsTrainer, the world's largest vocational skilling platform with over 1.2 million registered users.