Can the Internet of Things + Ethereum computer achieve the rapid popularization of Internet of Things technology?

Slock.it is a German blockchain startup that focuses on the research and development of Ethereum blockchain data and Internet of Things (IOT) solutions. Recently, they announced on their blog a new device they are creating. Stephen Tual, co-founder and COO of Slock.it, said: "We are creating an Ethereum computer, which will be a great product." According to them, the Ethereum computer under development is very similar to 21inc's Bitcoin computer. This micro device can act as an optimized node and miner, all on the same DAPP platform, including the browser Mist.

Stephen Tuar said:

The Ethereum computer will give users full control over their identity, funds, and other personal information. Therefore, we believe this will be a game-changer.

西蒙•吉安特斯克,克里斯托夫•吉安特斯克and斯蒂芬•图阿尔co-founded the company. They have many years of IT experience and expertise. The company's goal is to embed the Ethereum smart contract platform into multiple IoT devices and applications, which is their dream. Slock.it was founded in June 2015. They participated in the Ethereum Developer Conference, where they officially announced their establishment and presented their Ethereum computer ideas. According to them, the Ethereum computer is not only able to perform simple functions such as locking the door, but also has other bolder ideas, including a series of future protocols. Their next plan in the field of IoT is to create an automated device that can realize micropayments and smart contract applications.

Stephen Tuard describes:

“This Ethereum computer allows users to easily enter the world of Ethereum without having to go through the trouble of setting up a client and buying ether from an exchange.”

Slock.it claims that the device can manage user permissions and identities and has strong encryption capabilities. They demonstrated a locking system at the Ethereum Developer Conference as an example, saying that this is just a very simple demonstration of the IoT solution based on the Ethereum client. Christopher told IBTimes UK:

The smart contract itself is very simple and anyone can read and understand it quickly. We have done some work to optimize its readability. The opening and closing of the lock function, which is the most commonly used, is only 10 to 20 lines of code and is a very simple and powerful example of the application of smart contracts.

Slock said that the Ethereum computer will become an easier way for users to browse Dapps, it can act as a gateway, and it can also serve as a development platform for applications related to the Internet of Things. Some of the use cases they give are quite interesting. Tuar wrote: "Home device automation, meeting e-commerce needs", and listed various applications that the network can handle in the future.

Imagine your refrigerator making its own ice cubes and your washing machine making its own soap. Devices in the IoT network will provide a powerful service experience. The Slock.it team hopes to contribute to the development of this field. Like the 21 Bitcoin computer, this Ethereum computer can also mine for micropayment solutions and use Ether to drive users' smart contracts. According to them, the device is also open source and easy to hack, and developers can implement all Dapps development work in one package.

They hope to popularize IoT technology to thousands of households. The founder of Slock.it said:

"We hope that more people will use Ethereum computers and introduce this distributed technology into the mainstream market."

The official Project Slock is expected to be realized in 2017, and the team members are very welcome to anyone interested in what they are doing to join them.

Original article: https://news.bitcoin.com/iot-startup-ethereum-computer-going-change-everything/
Author: jamieredman
Translator: printemps
Editor: printemps
Source (translation): Babbitt Information (http://www.8btc.com/ito-ethereum)