ZK Day is Bringing Zero Knowledge to New York City
A Half-Day of Workshops and Educational Sessions Focused on Zero-Knowledge Proofs
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESSWIRE / July 31, 2024 / House of ZK is proud to announce ZK Day, an event hosted by ZKM & Aleo and tailored toward specialists in the field of Zero-Knowledge, with a focus on the cutting-edge of research and new developments. The occasion will be held at the Graduate New York hotel in New York City on August 6th, the day before the Science of Blockchain Conference 2024 (SBC '24). ZK Day will offer a unique opportunity to enrich your knowledge of how ZK is being used in modern application, particularly with regards to solving a variety of critical problems in blockchain, and to participate in discussions with the leading minds in the industry, before taking time to network and unwind.
Our lineup of speakers combines diverse perspectives and decades of experience in cryptographic research, with featured speakers including:
Jeroen Van de Graaf, Senior Cryptographer at ZKM
Pranav Gaddamadugu, VP of Protocol Development at Provable
Ming Guo, Chief Scientist at ZKM
Paul-Henry Kajfasz, Senior Protocol Engineer at Polygon Miden
Lucas Peixoto Fraga, Researcher at ZKM
Dylan Kawalec, DevRel Lead at GOAT Network
Alex Pruden, Executive Director at Aleo Foundation
The talks on the agenda will cover a variety of topics, offering attendees new perspectives on the latest ZK developments, as well as potential future solutions. The speakers will discuss zkMIPS Virtual Machine, a practical application of ZKPs to enable secure verifiable computation using the MIPS instruction set. Attention will also be given to Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions and their aim to address the network's scalability challenges. The Entangled Rollup will be discussed, as well as zkProofs-of-Transaction, and how a single Layer 2 solution can scale to connect multiple Layer 1 blockchains. With these topics and many more, the speakers will offer a comprehensive exploration of ZK-based technologies during the event.
Following a day of examining the complexities of Zero Knowledge, enjoy our exclusive Happy Hour. Unwind with an eclectic mix of handcrafted cocktails, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and a lively atmosphere while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
We sincerely thank our partners at DEXTools and Polygon Labs. Their generous support is indispensable to making ZK Day a reality.
Capitalizing on Momentum to Realize Our Vision
Both the first House of ZK in Denver and the second in Brussels achieved remarkable success. Attendees enjoyed days of riveting panels and keynote speeches from experts, which offered fresh perspectives on ZK-based technologies and new insights into their practical applications. The events featured prominent partners such as Metis, Polygon Labs, Matter Labs, zkLink, Starknet Foundation, o1Labs, zkPass, and many others, highlighting the strong interest in Zero Knowledge within the blockchain industry. Finally, the events featured discussions led by numerous speakers, such as Jordi Baylina, co-founder of Polygon ID and Polygon Hermez, and Vince Yang, CEO of zkLink, who shared the knowledge they have gained throughout their years in the field.
Secure your spot now at the ZK Day website to be part of the conversation and connect with the brightest in the field!
About ZKM
ZKM develops fundamental infrastructure for blockchains, leveraging a state-of-the-art zkVM to address a multitude of challenges. ZKM's tech stack is designed to facilitate universal settlement across previously incompatible blockchain networks, enabling trust-minimized compatibility and unified liquidity.
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CONTACT:
Colin Landers
colin@energentmedia.net
SOURCE: ZKM
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