Daniele Di Benedetto
About Daniele Di Benedetto
Daniele Di Benedetto is a Lead Cryptography Engineer at Horizen Labs in Milano, Italia, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in zkSNARKs and zkSTARKs, leading a team of five engineers and contributing to projects like the Zendoo Cross Chain Transfer Protocol.
Work at Horizen Labs
Daniele Di Benedetto serves as the Lead Cryptography Engineer at Horizen Labs, a position he has held since 2019. He is based in Milano, Italia. In this role, he leads a team of five cryptography engineers, focusing on advanced cryptographic systems and protocols. His work involves significant contributions to the development of secure and scalable blockchain solutions.
Education and Expertise
Daniele Di Benedetto has a solid educational background in computer engineering. He studied at Liceo Scientifico F. Severi in Salerno, where he achieved his Diploma di Maturità from 2008 to 2013. He then attended Università degli Studi di Salerno, where he earned a Laurea triennale in Ingegneria Informatica from 2013 to 2017, followed by a Laurea Magistrale LM from 2017 to 2019. His expertise includes implementing zkSNARKs proving systems such as Groth16, Marlin, Darlin, and Halo.
Background
Daniele Di Benedetto has a background in cryptography and computer engineering, with a focus on zero-knowledge proofs. His academic journey has equipped him with the necessary skills to engage in complex cryptographic research and development. He has been involved in significant projects, including the development of R1CS circuits for the Zendoo Cross Chain Transfer Protocol.
Current Research Initiatives
Currently, Daniele Di Benedetto is researching and implementing zkSTARKs and zkVMs as part of his projects at Horizen Labs. These initiatives aim to enhance the capabilities of blockchain technology by improving privacy and scalability through advanced cryptographic methods.