The Maths Behind Mining the Blockchain

Chances are you’ve heard of bitcoin – or blockchain – or both. But what are they? How did they start? And what does their future look like? In this episode, we explore those questions and look at how, mathematically, they are a rich source for some really interesting problems and solutions. The Random Sample is a podcast by the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (ACEMS). In this show, we share stories about mathematics, statistics and the people involved. To learn more about ACEMS, visit https://acems.org.au.