Welcome to the Privacy and Scaling Explorations (PSE) Core Program, your opportunity to explore the world of programmable cryptography (ZKP, FHE, MPC) and make substantial contributions to open-source projects!
Due to the in-person elements of this program, we are currently targeting students in:
<aside> ➡️ July 29 - September 22
<aside> ➡️ July 22- September 15
Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) are cryptographic methods of proving you know a secret without revealing details about the secret 🤯. And that’s just a small part of the world of programmable cryptography!
As you might have guessed, this is very useful in privacy-related tools as they can establish trust and verify claims without revealing sensitive information! if you’re interested in building tools that:
💯 Respect & preserve user privacy
🥸 Allow users to securely authenticate themselves
🤫 Do confidential transactions on the blockchain
Then this program might be for you!
We’re looking for dedicated students ready to immerse themselves in our program for 40 hours a week. This period of intense focus and learning is designed to offer you a robust understanding of zero-knowledge technology. You will be required to attend an in-person meetup once a week and make presentations.
We require basic programming skills to ensure you can fully participate in and benefit from the program. If you're currently enrolled in a mathematics or computer science program, you're likely an excellent fit.
By the end of the program, you will gain comprehensive knowledge about ZK/FHE/MPC, bolster your GitHub portfolio, and potentially receive grants for further research and contributions.