ZK Meetup

Zero Knowledge technologies are quickly becoming a key area in the blockchain industry, yet quality and in-depth educational content on the topic remains scarce. To bridge this gap and support developers and enthusiasts in mastering ZK, we're hosting a meetup focused on the latest trends and practical case studies in Zero Knowledge cryptography. Participants will gain insights from leading experts, discuss their projects, and network in an informal environment.

• 📍 Location: Terminal at Abashidze

• 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, October 25

• ❗️We will kick off with a one-slide-pitch session. Each participant will have one minute to introduce themselves and their project. Submit your slide in advance via https://airtable.com/shrUNIwzZD0Pr4spL

• Participation is free, registration required ✨

• For details and latest updates, join our group: https://t.me/cyberacademy_georgia

• 18:00–18:30 — Check-in / Networking

• 18:30–19:00 — Opening / One-slide-pitch

• 19:00–19:25 — Oleg Taraskin, Senior Cryptographic Engineer @ Waves

• "The Evolution of Recursive SNARKs"

• Presentation on the development of recursive SNARKs, their application in modern blockchain solutions, and key differences from standard approaches.

• 19:30–19:55 — Peter Korolev, R&D and Audits @0xorio

• "Safeguarding Zero-Knowledge Proofs from Cryptographic Exploits"

• Peter will discuss common vulnerabilities in ZK contracts and best practices to protect projects from exploits.

• 20:00–20:25 — Rasul Ibragimov, Privacy & Scaling Explorations @Ethereum Foundation

• "RLN or How to Fight Spam in Anonymous Environments"

• Discussion of the RLN protocol designed to combat spam in anonymous networks, explaining its principles and practical improvements.

• 20:30–22:00 — Networking