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Fundamentals of Zero-Knowledge Proofs Full Course

Name: Fundamentals of Zero-Knowledge Proofs Full Course
Uploaded: 2025-06-17T12:01:16+00:00
Duration: 46 min 45 s

Cyfrin Updraft

Begin your journey into zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) with Updraft’s Fundamentals of Zero-Knowledge Proofs. This non-technical introductory course is designed to help you learn the foundations of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) and set the stage to start building ZK-powered protocols and apps. Whether you’re a non-technical learner or a seasoned developer, there’s something in this course for you.

Watch on Updraft: https://updraft.cyfrin.io/courses/fundamentals-of-zero-knowledge-proofs

GitHub Repo associated with this course (including helpful links and references): https://github.com/Cyfrin/zero-knowledge-fundamentals-cu

What you’ll learn:

- Fundamentals of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs)

- Interactive vs non-interactive ZKPs

- ZKP requirements

- Terminology

- How ZKPs work in practice

Cyfrin Links:

Learn smart contract engineering and security at Cyfrin Updraft: https://updraft.cyfrin.io/

Twitter: https://x.com/CyfrinAudits

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyfrinAudits

About The Instructor:

Hi, my name is Ciara, and I am a senior smart contract engineer and lead instructor at Cyfrin Updraft!

Ciara's Links:

Twitter: https://x.com/ciaranightingal

Subscribe to my YouTube channel: UCPoNmriJbjKtTwQQfHHx7NA

The following resources were consulted in the creation of this course:

- Jarrod Watts': https://x.com/jarrodWattsDev video on ZK proofs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MYpZQVZdiM, as this video was very helpful in the development of this course.

- RareSkills blog: https://www.rareskills.io/blog

- Vitalik Buterin's article series on ZK proofs, particularly this article on the tesuted setup: https://vitalik.eth.limo/general/2022/03/14/trustedsetup.html#:~:text=Many%20cryptographic%20protocols%2C%20especially%20in,some%20cryptographic%20protocol%20is%20run.

- Porter Adam's: https://x.com/portport255?lang=en for his support in my research and his AWESOME ZK live stream series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2qHqfqPeR8&t=2566s

- ZK Moon Math Manual: https://github.com/LeastAuthority/moonmath-manual

And a special thank you to RKM: https://x.com/rkm0959 from Succinct Labs: https://www.succinct.xyz/ for the incredible lessons and learning resources provided to the Cyfrin team.