ZK Workshops

Welcome to the Zero-Knowledge (ZK) Workshops repository, organized by Privacy & Scaling Explorations (PSE) EcoDev team. This repository contains materials, resources, and hands-on exercises for workshop participants.

🌍 Our Mission

"Growing the next generation of ZK talent."

We believe privacy, scalability, and verifiable computation are the pillars of the future Web3 ecosystem. These workshops empower students, early-career developers, and aspiring ZK leaders with the knowledge and skills to start their journey and eventually contribute meaningfully to the field.

🎯 Who Should Attend?

✅ Students and developers interested in ZK cryptography
✅ Individuals looking to become local ZK community leaders
✅ Researchers aiming to deepen their understanding of ZK proofs
✅ Engineers eager to contribute to open-source ZK projects

Workshop Format

• Duration: 2-day intensive workshop
• Focus: Mathematical foundations of zero-knowledge proofs
• Style: Mix of theory, whiteboard sessions, and hands-on coding
• Target Audience: Students and individuals passionate about becoming leaders in their local ZK communities

Current Workshops

Current

• Singapore 2025 - ZK Workshop in Singapore (February 2025)

Past Workshops

• Vancouver (February 2025)
• Kuala Lumpur (May 2024)

Workshop Structure

Each workshop typically includes:

• Theoretical Foundations

  • Core cryptographic principles
  • ZK proof systems (SNARKs, STARKs)
  • Advanced protocol design

• Hands-on Sessions

  • Interactive coding exercises
  • Protocol implementation
  • Real-world applications

• Community Building

  • Q&A sessions with experts
  • Networking opportunities
  • Future learning pathways

Repository Structure

zk-workshops/
│── [workshop-name]/     # Workshop-specific materials
│   │── agenda.md        # Detailed schedule
│   │── slides/          # Presentation materials
│   │── exercises/       # Hands-on exercises
│   │── solutions/       # Reference solutions
│   │── setup.md         # Environment setup
│── templates/           # Reusable materials

Getting Started

1. Navigate to your specific workshop folder
2. Follow the setup instructions in setup.md
3. Review the agenda and prepare your development environment

Host a Workshop

Interested in hosting a ZK workshop at your university or community? PSE provides:

• Expert instructors
• Comprehensive curriculum
• Workshop materials and resources
• Support for venue and logistics

Contact us at:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]
• [email protected]

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please read our Contributing Guidelines for details on how to submit pull requests, report issues, and contribute to the project.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.