Privacy & Scaling Explorations (PSE) brings cutting-edge cryptography challenges to the DIF 2024 Hackathon as a Gold sponsor. PSE invites you to develop applications that enhance privacy, security, and interoperability in Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) systems using advanced cryptographic techniques like Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs), Multi-Party Computation (MPC), and Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE).
The Track: Pushing the Boundaries of Privacy in SSI
This track is designed to foster innovation and collaboration among developers, researchers, and industry experts to advance the use of programmable cryptography in digital identity solutions. You’ll design and build solutions that use advanced cryptographic methods to empower users with greater control over their digital identities.
Objectives:
1. Innovate with ZKPs, MPC, FHE: Develop creative applications using programmable cryptography to enhance privacy, security, and interoperability in SSI systems.
2. Collaborate and Learn: Engage with ZKP experts to learn about best practices, existing tools, and solutions.
Potential Project Ideas:
- Solidity verifier for BBS+: Build a Solidity Verifier for VC issued with the BBS+ algorithm.
- Build a GPC builder + visualizer
- MPC-Based Social Recovery: Build a privacy-preserving social recovery system for Identity wallets using Multi-Party Computation (MPC).
- MPC-Based Credential Issuance: Develop a VC issuance system where credentials are computed via Multi-Party Computation (MPC).
- Decentralized PKI infra: Build a decentralized PKI for DIDs.
The Prize Pool
Prizes in this track total $10,000 USD:
- 🥇 1st Place: $5,000
- 🥈 2nd Place: $3,000
- 🥉 3rd Place: $2,000
Why Participate?
- Collaborate with Experts: Work alongside PSE's team of cryptography specialists.
- Innovate at the Cutting Edge: Utilize advanced cryptographic techniques to solve real-world privacy challenges.
- Make a Real Impact: Your solutions could redefine digital privacy and identity management.
- Network with Leaders: Connect with industry pioneers in ZKPs and SSI.
About PSE: Leaders in Privacy and Scaling Technologies
Backed by the Ethereum Foundation, PSE is dedicated to advancing scaling solutions and programmable cryptography for privacy-enhancing technologies. Their focus on ZKPs, MPC, and FHE positions them at the forefront of cryptographic innovation.
DIF Recognizes the Critical Role of ZKP in Advancing SSI
ZKPs and other advanced cryptographic techniques are essential for achieving the privacy and security goals of SSI. While numerous efforts are underway within the ZKP and SSI communities, they are often fragmented.
According to DIF’s Executive Director, Kim Duffy: "DIF is intensifying its focus on applying privacy-enhancing cryptographic techniques to SSI. We're keen to unify efforts and drive standardization in this crucial area, and PSE's sponsorship accelerates these initiatives. We're especially excited to see participants use advanced cryptography to create unified, privacy-preserving identity solutions that empower users and set new standards for digital trust."
Get Involved
Ready to make a difference in the world of digital privacy? Join PSE’s informative webinar session to learn more. Register today
