level_up! & Web3 Security WarGames by Ideas Locas

This past Wednesday, December 11, I was lucky enough to attend BlackHat Europe 2024 held in London. This time I had the luck and opportunity to present our beloved Level_up with Pablo González. In addition, from the Ideas Locas team, we also presented a new analysis tool for the world Web3: Matildapp, who was defended by our colleague Javier Álvarez.

The presentation, ‘level_up! : Web3 Security WarGames‘, was scheduled for Wednesday 11of 2:05 pm to 3:20 pmat the station 4 of the Arsenal. This would be the slot of time we would have to show what this project is OpenSourceexplain some of its main flows and its architecture, teach the different challenges currently available and how to interact with the platform.

Before the presentation, we registered and toured several stands that was at the event. It was impossible not to notice the energy they generated, with a large amount of advertising and raffles that encouraged visiting several of them. In addition, we locate the store with official products and the section of the Arsenalwhere we would have to attend later to defend our tools.

Figure 3: Presentation of level_up! : Web3 Security WarGames

When the time comes, and already situated at stand number 4, the session begins. During this time, some attendees come to listen to you. See the presentation and the live demo. The explanation lasts about 10 o 15 minutes and then a space for questions. Some interested parties come to ask questions to learn more about the platform.

This same thing is repeated several times. In my case a total of 5 times throughout the hour and a quarter that I had available. It was gratifying to receive some questions about how they could set up the project to compete among friends and even feedback constructive to improve some aspects, such as the internationalization of the platform. Without a doubt, a pending task. It was an intense but very enriching day and the experience of returning to BlackHat Europe 2024 It was very positive.

One curious thing I saw in this edition was a large painting that they were building with pieces of Lego: each person who visited this area registered and received an image with the pixels to be completed along with a small square of Lego to place the pieces here forming said color pattern. This collective activity gave a creative and collaborative touch to the environment, making all attendees part of the event in a unique way. It was a shame we had to leave before seeing it completely finished.

Figure 6: Collaborative table formed with Lego pieces at BlackHat Europe

Thank you very much to all the attendees who came to learn more about our challenge-based learning platform. To all those who already know her and have played with her. To all those who were inspired during the presentation to enter the fascinating world of security Web3.

Level_up and Matidapp are not only tools, but also a growing community that seeks to share knowledge and improve together, which has a lot to do with our commitment to the world Web3where we also have Your Wallet and Latch for Web3. Thank you for being part of this journey; Every interaction, question and comment motivates us to continue building and improving.

See you in the next challenges!

Greetings and Happy Hacking!