Mesh Nets for Hackers: How (And When) to Use Meshtastic, Meshcore, and Reticulum (Day 3)

Kody Kinzie

Meshtastic is a long range, encrypted, off-grid mesh protocol that features many powerful modules, configurations, and settings. For beginners just getting started, it can be confusing to dive into these features! In this workshop, you’ ll explore the exciting modules that make Meshtastic more fun and useful. It will cover how to customize the encryption, add hardware like GPS and sensors, and change the default transmission settings to adapt to specific environments. Attendees will learn to customize their Meshtastic nodes for any situation using the built-in modules and settings. You ’ll also explore attacks against Meshtastic, and how to get involved in your local area!

Sunday 1100 Herald Square / ScriptKitty Village


Kody Kinzie is a security researcher who specializes in microcontrollers, off-grid mesh networks, and Wi-Fi hacking. He builds beginner-friendly hacker tools and teaches cybersecurity to beginners at hacker conferences around the world. You can find his projects at hack.gay.

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