An eye-opening discussion of how to apply new blockchain
technologies to realize our digital potential
In Zero Knowledge, Infinite Trust, pioneering
cryptographer, blockchain innovator, and the co-inventor of the STARK
cryptographic system, Eli Ben-Sasson, delivers a deeply insightful discussion
of the fundamental values and mathematical foundations on which society’s
technological backbone will be built. Skipping the speculative frenzy and
political manifestos that characterize much of the popular discussion in
blockchain, Ben-Sasson reveals how blockchain’s greatest promise lies in
humanity’s timeless pursuit of integrity and trust in digital interactions.
The book explains how Zero Knowledge Proofs and STARK
technology are solving critical challenges that have prevented truly
decentralized networks from achieving mass adoption. It demonstrates how to use
these tools to protect privacy, secure personal data and digital identities,
ensure election integrity, and address other contemporary threats to safety,
security, and wellbeing.
Inside the book:
- A
discussion of current technological development in the context of a
broader historical context, drawing original insights into how digital
trust is evolving today
- An
exploration of how mathematical certainty can replace institutional
authority
- An
up-to-date guide to using powerful blockchain technologies to reshape
fundamental structures
Perfect for tech professionals and enthusiasts concerned
about digital privacy, corporate power, and the future of technology, Zero
Knowledge, Infinite Trust offers a compelling new perspective on how
to achieve the digital future we were all promised and have yet to realize.
About the Author
ELI BEN-SASSON is CEO and co-founder of
StarkWare, an $8 billion blockchain technology company, and a pioneering
cryptographer who co-invented the STARK cryptographic system―widely regarded as
the gold standard solution for blockchain scalability.
A co-inventor of the STARK, FRI, and Zerocash protocols and
founding scientist of the Zcash Company, he previously held research positions
at Princeton’s Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard, and MIT, and served as
Professor of theoretical computer science at Technion in Israel.
NATHAN JEFFAY is a journalist who spent 20 years
covering complex topics for mainstream audiences, including Middle East
geopolitics during the Arab Spring and the coronavirus pandemic. He applies his
expertise in making difficult subjects accessible to illuminate blockchain
technology for general readers.
