2026-01-13 12:38:53

Did you know? A co-founder of Digital Asset participated in open-sourcing the Canton Network, and he also co-authored the libsnark paper early on — this paper eventually evolved into the Zcash protocol.

Shaul Kfir was deeply involved in research with Eli-Ben Sasson during that time. Eli-Ben Sasson later became a co-founder of Zcash and then founded StarkWare. From early explorations of privacy technology to the engineering application of zero-knowledge proofs, this technological lineage connects several important projects and innovations in the cryptocurrency field. Behind seemingly different projects, there are often profound academic and technical roots.

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NervousFingers

· 8h ago

Wow, from libsnark to Zcash to StarkWare, this progression is really clear. The circle of tech giants is truly our secret to wealth.

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FOMOSapien

· 8h ago

Wow, I just realized that the connection from libsnark to Zcash is actually a small circle of academic experts behind the scenes.

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wrekt_but_learning

· 8h ago

Wow, it turns out Shaul Kfir is so awesome. From libsnark to Zcash to Canton, this chain is really impressive. These academic big shots have long set the pattern, no wonder the ecosystem is so tangled. Eli-Ben Sasson directly started StarkWare, truly formidable. People who chose the right track early on have a different fate. In the field of zero-knowledge proofs, from academia to engineering, no one can beat them.

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defi_detective

· 8h ago

Bro, this is the real top-tier network of connections. One chain has connected half of the crypto community.

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LiquidationWatcher

· 8h ago

ngl this is exactly why i watch these tech lineages like a hawk... one wrong move in the protocol layer and your whole position tanks. shaul → eli → starkware? that's a serious pedigree, but don't let the academic prestige make you complacent on your collateral ratios.

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MEVHunter

· 8h ago

so libsnark → zcash → starkware pipeline basically prints money for people who actually understand the academic foundation... most traders just chase the hype without realizing the lineage tbh

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GateUser-e87b21ee

· 8h ago

Wow, from libsnark to Zcash to StarkWare, this trail is just too awesome!

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