Part 1. The ideas behind zkSNARKs: Zero-knowledge proof To start on journey, we need to clear a confusion that a lot of people still make about Zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) and zkSNARKs. They have connections, but are different definitions. ZKP is a method or protocol by which one party (Prover) can prove to another party (Verifier) about a true statement without revealing the statement’s value. As for zkSNARKs, zkSNARKs is a scheme running on the idea of…
What is Innovation? Innovation is a buzzword that is thrown around in all types of organizations, from businesses to educational institutions, to government bodies. Even schools’ parent-teacher groups are required to “innovate”. However, many misunderstand the word innovation for creation or invention. A quick search shows innovation actually stems from the Latin word innovationem, which means restoration or renewal. To innovate means to take previously discovered ideas and theories and apply them in novel ways to solve problems. There…
This week, exploring the future of home care, the Ohmni robot delighted attendees of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice’s annual conference. In addition to seeing and learning about all the latest technical and managerial solutions for home health, agency owners of large and small companies from around the US saw how Ohmni can create home healthcare efficiencies by enabling workers to remotely visit their clients — instantly! With this new robotic tool,…
