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ZKP Study Program

Master Zero-Knowledge Proofs through our comprehensive learning program. From fundamentals to advanced implementations, prepare yourself for the future of cryptography and blockchain technology.

ZKP Overview

Overview

Our Zero-Knowledge Proof study program is designed for developers, researchers, and cryptography enthusiasts who want to master the cutting-edge technology powering privacy-preserving protocols and blockchain scalability solutions.

Comprehensive Curriculum

From mathematical foundations to practical implementations in Circom, ZoKrates, and more

Hands-on Projects

Build real-world applications using zk-SNARKs, zk-STARKs, and other ZKP technologies

Expert Mentorship

Learn from industry professionals with real experience in ZKP development and deployment

ZK Road

1

Algebraic Structures

Sets, semigroups, monoids, groups, abelian groups, cyclic groups, rings, and fields.

2

Homomorphisms & Modular Arithmetic

Galois fields, Galois field arithmetic, homomorphic encryption.

3

Elliptic Curves & ECDSA

Why elliptic curve addition is closed. Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm.

4

BN128 Curve Arithmetic

Elliptic Curve addition, scalar multiplication, point negation.

5

Bilinear Pairings

Optimal ate pairing, G1, G2, and G12, EIP-197, symmetric and asymmetric pairings.

6

Arithmetic Circuits

Witnesses, computation vs verification.

7

Rank 1 Constraint Systems

Rank 1 Constraint Systems, ZK-NARKS (non-succinct ZK Proofs).

8

Quadratic Arithmetic Programs

Schwartz-Zippel Lemma, Lagrange Interpolation, target polynomial.

9

Evaluating Polynomials at EC Points

Polynomials as inner products, evaluating polynomials without knowing x.

10

Groth16 Part 1

Proof forgery, alpha, beta, trusted setup.

11

Groth16 Part 2

Gamma, delta, salts, end-to-end Groth16.

Full Access to Materials

Get unlimited access to our comprehensive learning platform with structured modules, hands-on exercises, and real-world projects.

1. Introduction to ZK

Foundational concepts and overview of zero-knowledge proofs

2. Math Theory Fundamental for ZK

Plus math homework on Python

3. ZK Code Exercises

Plus homework assignments

4. Mini-Project on Rust

ZKP gRPC Authentication - build a production-ready system

Payment Instructions

Program Pricing

Complete ZKP Study Program: $90 USD

One-time payment, lifetime access to materials

Step 1: Choose Your Payment Method

  • Credit/Debit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex)
  • Cryptocurrency (BTC, ETH, USDC)
  • Wire Transfer (for corporate enrollments)

Step 2: Complete Registration

Fill out the enrollment form with your details and select your preferred start date. You'll receive immediate access to the learning platform upon payment confirmation.

Step 3: Access Your Materials

Check your email for login credentials and onboarding instructions. Your personal learning dashboard will be ready with all course materials and resources.

Self Learn Materials

Math Foundations

Mathematical Foundations

Essential mathematics for cryptography including number theory, elliptic curves, and finite fields

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Circuit Design

Circuit Design Tutorials

Step-by-step guides for building ZK circuits using Circom, ZoKrates, and other frameworks

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Implementation Guide

Smart Contract Integration

Learn how to integrate ZKP verifiers into Ethereum, Polygon, and other blockchain platforms

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Optimization

Performance Optimization

Advanced techniques for optimizing proof generation time and reducing verification costs

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Security

Security Best Practices

Comprehensive security guidelines and common pitfalls to avoid in ZKP implementations

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Case Studies

Real-World Case Studies

Analysis of production ZKP systems including zkSync, StarkNet, Polygon zkEVM, and more

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Feedback & Review

"The ZKP Study Program completely transformed my understanding of zero-knowledge cryptography. The hands-on projects were invaluable, and I landed a job at a major Layer 2 protocol within 2 months of completion!"

AS

Alex Stevens

ZK Engineer at zkSync

"As someone with a traditional software engineering background, I was intimidated by the math. But the program breaks everything down perfectly. Now I'm confidently building zk-SNARK circuits for production systems."

MC

Maria Chen

Senior Developer at Polygon

"The mentorship and community support were exceptional. Having access to experts who've actually deployed ZKP systems in production was game-changing. Best investment in my career development."

DK

David Kim

Research Engineer at StarkWare

"Finally a course that doesn't shy away from the math! The progression from abstract algebra to Groth16 was perfectly paced. Highly recommend for anyone serious about ZK development."

JL

James Liu

Blockchain Developer at Scroll

"The Rust mini-project on gRPC authentication was exactly what I needed to bridge theory and practice. The instructors really know their stuff and are always available to help."

SR

Sarah Rodriguez

Cryptography Researcher

"The ZKP Study Program completely transformed my understanding of zero-knowledge cryptography. The hands-on projects were invaluable, and I landed a job at a major Layer 2 protocol within 2 months of completion!"

AS

Alex Stevens

ZK Engineer at zkSync

"As someone with a traditional software engineering background, I was intimidated by the math. But the program breaks everything down perfectly. Now I'm confidently building zk-SNARK circuits for production systems."

MC

Maria Chen

Senior Developer at Polygon

"The mentorship and community support were exceptional. Having access to experts who've actually deployed ZKP systems in production was game-changing. Best investment in my career development."

DK

David Kim

Research Engineer at StarkWare

"Finally a course that doesn't shy away from the math! The progression from abstract algebra to Groth16 was perfectly paced. Highly recommend for anyone serious about ZK development."

JL

James Liu

Blockchain Developer at Scroll

"The Rust mini-project on gRPC authentication was exactly what I needed to bridge theory and practice. The instructors really know their stuff and are always available to help."

SR

Sarah Rodriguez

Cryptography Researcher

"The ZKP Study Program completely transformed my understanding of zero-knowledge cryptography. The hands-on projects were invaluable, and I landed a job at a major Layer 2 protocol within 2 months of completion!"

AS

Alex Stevens

ZK Engineer at zkSync

"As someone with a traditional software engineering background, I was intimidated by the math. But the program breaks everything down perfectly. Now I'm confidently building zk-SNARK circuits for production systems."

MC

Maria Chen

Senior Developer at Polygon

"The mentorship and community support were exceptional. Having access to experts who've actually deployed ZKP systems in production was game-changing. Best investment in my career development."

DK

David Kim

Research Engineer at StarkWare

"Finally a course that doesn't shy away from the math! The progression from abstract algebra to Groth16 was perfectly paced. Highly recommend for anyone serious about ZK development."

JL

James Liu

Blockchain Developer at Scroll

"The Rust mini-project on gRPC authentication was exactly what I needed to bridge theory and practice. The instructors really know their stuff and are always available to help."

SR

Sarah Rodriguez

Cryptography Researcher

Everything You Need To Know

Although mathematicians often use unnecessarily complex vocabulary to describe simple concepts, we opt to use their lingo because it will help you study the literature on your own later. You'll get used to it pretty quickly.
Please read our article Elementary Set Theory and Abstract Algebra for Programmers and do the exercises in it.
No. If you are just looking to casually understand the subject, check out our blog topics tagged Zero Knowledge Proof. This course is intended for serious learners who are not satisfied with going halfway.
If you purchase the basic plan, you get access to weekly live lectures (11 total), study materials, and the RareSkills community. If you purchase the premium plan, you also get a weekly one-on-one meeting (11 in total) with one of the instructors to review your code and make sure you really understand the material. The hard commitments are 1 hour per week, plus an optional 30-minute meeting.
This will strongly depend on your background. If you've already taken an abstract algebra course, you might be able to do the course in as little as 6 hours a week. If you're newer to the fields of math we've listed above, you should set aside 20 hours to be on the safe side, as it will take more time for the concepts to sink in and complete the homework satisfactorily.
This isn't advisable because without a deeper understanding, you won't be able to design applications, and you'll have a harder time understanding vulnerabilities. Additionally, there seem to be far more jobs in the infrastructure layer than the application layer. That said, our Zero Knowledge puzzles (in Circom) and Noir puzzles are open-sourced. So check them out to start writing code right away.
Beginner is good enough. We use Python as it has some handy math libraries that we will explicitly teach. You are free to use another language, but you'll need to find the equivalent libraries on your own. If you prefer to use math software like Matlab, you can do that also, but we won't offer support for other languages. That said, you need to be proficient at coding in general. If you are completely new to Python, we will provide some pre-course study materials for you to go over.
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