mesh-networking

Crypto and Privacy Village·23 min

• DEF CON
• Privacy
• Date: Aug 2025
• Location: Las Vegas

Katelyn Bowden · Paul Miller

Covers updates, architectural fundamentals, and newly released privacy-preserving applications built upon the decentralized Veilid framework.

Main Stage·43 min

• DEF CON
• Wireless
• Date: Aug 2025
• Location: Las Vegas

Erwin Karincic · Woody

Discloses cryptographic and firmware vulnerabilities in goTenna Pro mesh networking devices, allowing off-grid key extraction and message decryption.

Main Stage·43 min

• DEF CON
• Wireless
• Date: Aug 2024
• Location: Las Vegas

Erwin Karincic · Woody

Reverse engineering and RF exploitation of goTenna Pro encrypted mesh communication radios used in tactical environments.

Ham Radio Village·38 min

• DEF CON
• Wireless
• Date: Aug 2021
• Location: Las Vegas

Tyler Gardner

Tyler Gardner explores high-speed amateur radio mesh networking (AREDN), building resilient IP-based emergency communication backbones on ham frequencies.