Zero-Knowledge and Blockchain Research Group

About Us

Our research group is dedicated to exploring the theoretical foundations and practical applications of blockchain technology. This includes in-depth studies of major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as other emerging digital assets. We aim to unravel the core technologies that power these systems, including consensus mechanisms, cryptographic protocols, and smart contract platforms. Beyond the technical aspects, we also investigate the broader societal implications of blockchain adoption, such as its impact on finance, governance, privacy, and decentralization. Through our work, we strive to contribute to a deeper understanding of this transformative technology and its potential to reshape the future.

Projects

Benchmarking the Performance of Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machines (zkVMs)
Privacy-Preserving Transactions in Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
Scalable Attestation for Edited Images: Accelerating Zero-Knowledge C2PA Alternatives

Team

Jeroen van de Graaf
Jeroen van de Graaf
Lead Researcher
Lucas Fraga
Lucas Fraga
Senior Researcher
Semar Augusto
Semar Augusto
Senior Researcher
Christian Vieira
Christian Vieira
Junior Researcher
Gabriel Faria
Gabriel Faria
Junior Researcher & Developer
Heitor Maciel
Heitor Maciel
Junior Researcher
Lucas Paulo
Lucas Paulo
Junior Researcher
Luiz Eduardo
Luiz Eduardo
Junior Researcher
Mel
Mel
Junior Researcher
Rafael Franco
Rafael Franco
Junior Researcher
Rafael Miranda
Rafael Miranda
Junior Researcher
Vinicius Rocha
Vinicius Rocha
Junior Researcher