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Zero Knowledge, Infinite Trust
The Evolution and Revolution of Blockchain Technology
Eli Ben-Sasson (Author), Nathan Jeffay (With), Nathan Jeffay (Author)
9781394373826, Wiley
Hardback, published 30 April 2026
224 pages
23.1 x 16 x 2.5 cm, 0.408 kg
An eye-opening discussion of how to apply new blockchain technologies to realize our digital potential In Zero Knowledge, Infinite Trust, pioneering cryptographer, blockchain innovator, and the co-inventor of the STARK cryptographic system, Eli Ben-Sasson, delivers a deeply insightful discussion of the fundamental values and mathematical foundations on which society’s technological backbone will be built. Skipping the speculative frenzy and political manifestos that characterize much of the popular discussion in blockchain, Ben-Sasson reveals how blockchain’s greatest promise lies in humanity’s timeless pursuit of integrity and trust in digital interactions. The book explains how Zero Knowledge Proofs and STARK technology are solving critical challenges that have prevented truly decentralized networks from achieving mass adoption. It demonstrates how to use these tools to protect privacy, secure personal data and digital identities, ensure election integrity, and address other contemporary threats to safety, security, and wellbeing. Inside the book: Perfect for tech professionals and enthusiasts concerned about digital privacy, corporate power, and the future of technology, Zero Knowledge, Infinite Trust offers a compelling new perspective on how to achieve the digital future we were all promised and have yet to realize.
Introduction xi Chapter 1 Why Blockchain Matters 1 Chapter 2 The Brave New World of Bitcoin 7 Chapter 3 An Overview of Blockchain 17 Chapter 4 Bitcoin’s Breakthroughs— and Blockchain’s Expansion 27 Chapter 5 Beyond Currency: Blockchain as Infrastructure 37 Chapter 6 Social Media, AI, and the Gig Economy 49 Chapter 7 Roadblocks to Mass Adoption 65 Chapter 8 The Magic of Proofs 71 Chapter 9 Infrastructure for the Unbanked 83 Chapter 10 Blockchain in Practice: Usability, Scaling, and Privacy 89 Chapter 11 Research Springs to Life: From Breakthrough to Blueprint 103 Chapter 12 StarkWare: From Genesis to $8 Billion 117 Chapter 13 The Harshest Critique: Do We Even Need Crypto? 135 Chapter 14 Stablecoins and Meme Coins 141 Chapter 15 The Integrity Web 151 Appendix Questions About STARK Proofs Answered 165 Glossary 179 Notes 183 Acknowledgments 189 About the Authors 193 Index 195
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
