Zero Knowledge, Infinite Trust

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“It’s rare to see technical brilliance explained with this much clarity and urgency. Fully recommend.” —CAMILA RUSSO AUTHOR OF THE INFINITE MACHINE For centuries, trust meant believing. You handed over everything important and hoped the institution on the other side would keep it all safe. THAT ERA IS ENDING. A new layer of the internet is being built where systems offer proof of trust and a contract doesn’t depend on a lawyer to enforce it. Where your identity can be verified without being exposed and an election can be audited without being manipulated. BLOCKCHAIN IS THE FOUNDATION OF THAT WORLD. IT IS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT SHIFT IN HOW HUMAN BEINGS ORGANIZE TRUST SINCE THE INVENTION OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM. AND MOST PEOPLE STILL THINK IT’S ABOUT BITCOIN. Eli Ben-Sasson co-invented the mathematical engine powering the next generation of blockchain networks. Now, he’s teamed up with celebrated journalist, Nathan Jeffay, to trace blockchain’s evolution from a radical experiment in digital money to the infrastructure of a more honest world, one where governments can’t quietly rewrite records, platforms can’t silently manipulate what you see, and the systems that run your life have to prove they’re playing fair. THE TECHNOLOGY IS REAL, AND THE TRANSFORMATION IS ALREADY UNDERWAY. THIS BOOK IS YOUR GUIDE TO BOTH. 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.

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Pages: 224, Edition: 1 armband, Hardcover, Wiley