Dev Meetup Minsk #6
At Dev Meetup Minsk #6, speakers discussed the evolution of Proof-of-Work, Mesh networks, and decentralized application development.
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🔹 PoW - The Old-New Distribution Method – Matvey Sivoraksha explored how Proof-of-Work evolved from CPU mining to ASICs, why it remains a fundamental consensus mechanism, and how it differs from Proof-of-Stake. The talk focused on the role of large mining pools, centralization risks, regulatory influence, and the prospects for decentralization in the industry.
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🔹 Mesh Networks: Real-World Applications – Boris Grigoryan explained Mesh networks as an alternative to traditional internet infrastructure, breaking down their operating principles, successful projects like Guifi.net, and real-world use cases—from autonomous communities to disaster scenarios. The discussion also covered how Mesh technologies integrate with blockchain and why a fully decentralized Mesh infrastructure has yet to be realized.
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🔹 How to Develop a DApp Without Losing Your Mind? – Using the blockchain game Dragonereum as an example, Maksim Tolochko shared insights on creating a DApp without servers or centralized points of failure. The talk covered architectural decisions, Solidity limitations, data storage in IPFS, interaction with ENS, and building an on-chain in-game economy. How can smart contracts be used to transfer governance to the community while preserving game mechanics?
