At Input | Output, the innovation process serves as a bridge between theoretical research concepts and viable, implementable systems. This process encompasses assessing theoretical work, identifying practical challenges, iterating through prototypes and employing formal modeling to help validate proposed solutions and check their efficacy in realworld scenarios.

The development of the Ouroboros Peras protocol illustrates this process in action. In part I of this series of videos, learn how the IO research team worked in close collaboration with the innovation team to foster the swift identification and resolution of any issues that emerged during the prototyping phase for Peras, such as concerns about certificate size. Through iterative problemsolving, the team was able to refine the protocol, leading to improvements that enhanced its practicality and efficiency. This case demonstrates how the iterative process can effectively bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and their realworld application.

Get the inside story of how Christian Badertscher, Director of Research Strategy and Planning, Nicolas Biri, Director of Software Architecture, Arnaud Bailly, Innovation Lead Architect, and Sandro CorettiDrayton, Research Fellow, worked together to move Ouroboros Peras from the realm of research towards implementation.

Watch the rest of the 6 part series, Behind the Blockchain, now:    • Behind the Blockchain