Blockchain-Based Verifiable and Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning Inference

The Machine Learning (ML) technology has taken the world by storm since it equipped the machines with previously unimaginable decision-making capabilities. However, building powerful ML models is not an easy task, but the demand for their utilization in different industries and areas of expertise is high. This was recognized by entities that...

Metaverse | Transitioning (To) Future Cities: Transdisciplinary platforms as instruments to democratise technology for participatory use in building back neglected urban voids of Riga

We are at the beginning of the most significant societal change since the internet. We are transitioning from a 2-dimensional browser-based interaction to immersive 3-dimensional experiences. The metaverse is not a place or a destination but a state where technology and ecosystem are symbiotic. <br/>Digital Twins, interactive toolkits,...

D4: Distributed Direct Digital Democracy: a Remote Electronic Voting Protocol

Recently we have been witnesses to a string of controversial elections: the 2016 US Presidential election, the 2016 Brexit referendum, the 2018 Russian presidential election, the 2018 Zimbabwe elections. The controversies surrounding elections are seemingly endless.<br/><br/>Why are these examples relevant? In the 21st century, we are still...

DECOUPLES: A Privacy-Preserving Solution for Traceability in Supply Chains

Traceability is an increasingly important aspect of the supply chain with several highlights throughout the last few decades. Parties, such as consumers and government agencies, have shown an increase in demand for information regarding their products and materials. Studies throughout the last few years have proposed approaches for a...