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Aleph Zero is a peer-reviewed DAG-based platform that’s scalable, private, and developer-friendly.
Aleph Zero is a Proof-of-Stake public blockchain with private smart contracts built from the first principles. We combined an original consensus protocol with a privacy framework based on ZK-SNARKs and sMPC with the Substrate stack.
Aleph Zero’s peer-reviewed consensus protocol (AlephBFT) achieved 89,600 tx/s with a 416 ms confirmation time in a decentralized test setting of 112 AWS nodes spread across five continents.
Aleph Zero is the first decentralized Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)-based platform with a large, rotating, random committee.
Liminal, Aleph Zero’s original privacy framework, is based not only on ZK-SNARKs but also takes advantage of Secure Multi-Party Computation concepts.
Simple value transfers are, and always will be, extremely cheap.
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The Aleph Zero Consensus Protocol has been officially peer-reviewed and accepted for publication in the conference proceedings of Advances in Financial Technology 2019.
Common is the first product we’re building on top of Aleph Zero. It’s a Decentralized Exchange and a Decentralized Dark Pool.
Easily sync your application to the Aleph Zero’s ledger.
Application Programming Interface (API) hooks that allow for a seamless integration into InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) as well as proprietary data solutions.
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We trust that enterprises and SMBs can greatly benefit from a public, peer-reviewed platform with private transactions. Aleph Zero will also be capable of synchronizing with other blockchains and running smart contracts—and its privacy framework can be used on all the major chains. Moreover, the team is working on a truly trustless universal wallet called Common
An original, peer-reviewed, DAG-based consensus protocol
Decentralized file storage / IPFS
Scalable, self-executing, private smart contracts
Decentralized Exchange (DEX) and a Decentralized Dark Pool
Multichain privacy layer usable across all networks that bridge to Aleph Zero
AlephBFT is integrated with the Substrate stack to ensure wider adoption and premier user experience
Information bridge between the external world and the Aleph Zero ecosystem
Business models based on selling user data are the foundation of Web 2.0. While there are some obvious benefits—especially conveniece—that the users receive in return, we believe this approach needs to evolve. Your digital identity should be under your control.
Aleph Zero privacy framework is built using ZK-SNARKs and sMPC.
Distributed Ledger Technologies are considered immune to most attacks thanks to their decentralization. But in many cases, they don’t provide theoretical security guarantees which makes them less practical to use long-term.
Aleph Zero provides both practical, and maximum theoretical security guarantees (aBFT).
As known research points, there is a trade-off between security and speed in every blockchain. When operating on a high scale, to maintain security, most blockchains are bound to low transaction speeds.
Aleph Zero is both secure and fast when operating on a large scale.
Blockchains that are based on Proof-of-Work protocols are highly inefficient at scale. Mining requires high computing power which contributes to high energy consumption needed to run the network
Aleph Zero is mining-free.
The point of Proof-of-Work protocol is to slow the network down. Many blockchains, in order to improve speed and scalability, are sacrificing their decentralization and security. You either send your assets securely, or deal with various compromises.
Aleph Zero performs transactions in seconds while ensuring their safety.
Aleph Zero aims at solving the blockchain trillema while ensuring that the developers can focus on innovation without being limited by the technology stack.
Our team consists of 20 people, including 5 math and computer science PhD’s. The list of our previous accomplishments includes ACM ICPC World Finals, first prize in International Mathematics Competition, and Simons-Berkeley Research Fellowship.
Business experience: IBM, ABB, Stellar, Codewise, Capgemini, ING Bank, Admind Agency, TIBCO Software, and Riverbed Technology.
Earned a Ph.D. in Mathematics in the field of Numerical Algebraic Geometry from Colorado State University. A Simons-Berkeley Fellow and also an IBM Center of Excellence Fellow in High Performance Computing at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Has been actively involved in the DLT space since 2014. Has provided consultation to numerous projects related to security and consensus models, cryptographic schemes, as well as applying sound business and technological models for projects in the DLT space.
Studied Computer Engineering at the Chalmers University of Technology, where he also served as a board member of the Chalmers Computer Club. Studied Network Engineering at Mälardalen University with a focus on tier 1 networks. Involved in the blockchain space since 2014. Developed a variety of novel ideas connected to the DLT industry. Worked as a computer and network engineer with Internet Service Providers and hosting companies for over 10 years. Highly skilled in Project Management.
Received Ph.D. in mathematics for his work on applications of probabilistic method in combinatorics. During his doctoral studies, he was a beneficent of a SET project for interdisciplinary research and SSDNM fellowship for mathematical sciences. While his main domain is combinatorics, he is open to new technologies and has 4 years of experience in data science and machine learning applied in neuroscience research. He has been working as a freelance consultant in various areas spanning from mathematical modeling to deep learning.
Technology marketer with 10 years of professional experience. Involved in various public relations and marketing projects for ING, Samsung, Sony, Olympus, and Nikon. Antoni gained experience at the Corporate Communications department of ABB in Zurich while employed at Admind Agency, the largest Polish branding firm. Before joining In’saneLab as VP of Marketing, he worked as an inbound marketer for Brand24 and Codewise, the 2nd-fastest growing company in Europe according to The Financial Times. Member of American Marketing Association. At Aleph Zero, he combines the roles of COO and CMO, as well as takes care of the organizational culture.
Received Ph. D. in Pure Mathematics for his work in the field of Infinite-Dimensional Geometry of Banach spaces and a Bachelor of Computer Science—both at Jagiellonian University in Krakow. Has been focused on applying his skills in new technologies such as Deep Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, and Neuroscience. Now, he is fully focused on Distributed Ledger Technologies that combine Mathematics and Computer Science in a new way. Fascinated by the vast possibilities and potential impact of this emerging field.
Studied at Aalborg University in Denmark, with masters focused on Design Thinking and Best Practice Design within the Internet of Things. Actively involved in the DLT domain since early 2017, with hands-on experience in IT administration and Project Management for large Danish academical institutions. Run a usability lab for the University of Copenhagen.
A Swiss national with 10+ years spent working with firms such as Credit Suisse, LeasePlan, Steiner AG, and Calltrade among others. He is an experienced C-level executive with finance and economics expertise, fintech and DLT included. Helps to establish a long-term asset management and investment plan for Aleph Zero.
Obtained a double major Master’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Wrocław. Recently defended his Ph.D. thesis in Computer Science at École Polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). The main topics in his research are discrete optimization problems and convex programming. For more than 15 years Damian has been active in the competitive programming scene. In 2013 and 2014 advanced to ACM ICPC World Finals — the World’s most prestigious programming competition — first as a participant and then as a team coach. Involved in organization of several large programming competitions.
Graduated from Jagiellonian University in Krakow with MSc in Theoretical Computer Science and BSc in Theoretical Chemistry. Worked as a researcher at several European universities (Jagiellonian University, VU University Amsterdam, Leipzig University) investigating a wide array of topics: category theory, formal languages theory, graph theory, computational quantum physics, and quantum molecular modeling. Over the last few years, he has been involved in the design and development of commercial software for high performance scientific computing.
Graduated from Jagiellonian University in Krakow with MSc in Theoretical Mathematics. A Ph.D. candidate in Machine Learning. Holds a heavy interest in technology-based drug design. Thinks that the emerging technologies—especially Machine Learning and Distributed Ledger Technologies—will influence the society the most in the near future.
Achieved an MSc in mathematics and a BSc in computer science at Jagiellonian University in Kraków. Fascinated by artificial intelligence, machine learning, and formal reasoning. Jumped at a chance to work with modern and innovative technologies at Aleph to hone his mathematics and programming skills.
Graduated from Jagiellonian University in Kraków with MSc in Computer Science. Currently, a Ph.D. candidate in Theoretical Computer Science in the field of computational logic and asymptotic properties of lambda calculus. Worked both as a software engineer and researcher at several big IT companies like IBM, ABB, and SolarWinds. Interest in Distributed Ledger Technologies emerged as a result of recent research in the field of the distributed consensus and thanks to the teaching of t he Distributed Systems class at the Jagiellonian University.
Marketing expert based in Poland, with over 15 years’ experience in design and nearly 10 years’ experience in creative direction and team management roles. During his career he overseen integrated marketing campaigns across emerging channels (print, digital, social media) and was leading rebranding and design efforts for large-scale, corporate identity systems. Most recently Creative Marketing Director at Codewise – provider of AI-powered online ad measurement and management solutions for digital marketers.
With five years of experience in international retail management space, Paula is used to taming chaos and ensuring peace of mind for the team members. Handling most office-related challenges, she’s a key element of our passionate organization. Paula holds a Master’s Degree in Institutional Consulting and Business Coaching from the University of Silesia
Business Advisor APAC for the Prysm Group, a New York and Singapore-based economic consulting firm led by Harvard Ph.D. economists specialized in distributed ledger and blockchain technology. Taking a first-principles approach, Prysm Group uses the tools of contract theory, game theory, market design, social choice theory, and monetary economics to design customized solutions for distributed ledger technology and blockchain-based projects. Prysm Group’s areas of expertise include consortium governance, consensus governance, token economics, incentive design, and market structure. Prysm Group counts among its Senior Advisors former Chief Economist at Microsoft Dr. Preston McAfee and Nobel Prize winning Harvard economist Prof. Oliver Hart; the firm’s research has been presented at DARPA, Federal Reserve, IBM, Microsoft, Pantera Capital, Polychain Capital, a16z, Union Square Ventures, Hashed, Harvard, MIT, NBER, USC, Stanford, and more.
Max has 8 years of financial planning and analysis experience at various Tech companies in Silicon Valley. He has managed $800M+ in revenue and 500+ HC budgets while working closely with all levels of the organization. He is an extroverted finance professional that is passionate about technology and its positive impact on people’s lives. Max’s primary involvement is with 0x (an open protocol that enables the peer-to-peer exchange of assets on the Ethereum blockchain) where he serves as the Head of Finance. At Aleph Zero, Max is assisting us with determining high-level market trends.
Joshua was the receiver of the first-ever smart contract, as one of those involved in the BlackHalo and BitHalo smart contracting platform. One of the godfathers of proof-of-stake, Joshua is a popular speaker on alternative currencies and has represented altcoins at OKCoin and Huboi events. Currently, Joshua is working with the Aleph Zero research and development team to help implement the AlephBFT consensus in Rust.
Kirby has a deep passion for global and macro markets, investing and trading, cryptocurrencies, as well as building passionate communities. Since 2018, Kirby has worked with over 20 cryptocurrency projects, such as Fantom, Celer Network, Algorand, and Energi. Kirby was also the Head of Community at a Singaporean VC and a Community & Growth Manager at hype.partners, a full-service CDA for blockchain companies. At Aleph Zero, he’s acting as a Community Lead, helping the team to serve their communities on a variety of platforms.
Over his 7 years in IT, he gathered both deep technical experience and insight into what makes successful teams. He started working as a web developer, while studying Computer Science at Gdańsk University of Technology. He also tried his luck in co-funding a marketplace startup, and worked in the fintech industry for Simcorp. Always striving to improve, and multiply his impact, he realized that the individual excellence can be amplified or entirely blocked by the environment of the team and the organization.
As a Scrum Master, he focuses on creating a learning organization, where business and technology are working together toward common goals.
Alex Bączkowski is a professional copywriter with an interest in innovative technologies and the arts. His broad resume includes work in film, music, and content production. He now works with Aleph Zero.
Michael Guzik initiated, built up, and headed Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) blockchain practice in Switzerland for over three years. Afterward, he joined Lykke as a Primary Markets Lead where he pioneered security token and utility token concepts. He also served as a partner with Blockchain Valley Ventures in order to build a new regulated primary and secondary market using smart contracts. He also acted as a Senior Advisor for SIX Digital Exchange.
Michael brings significant experience in both the Financial as well as the Consumer Goods industries with a particular focus on regulated DeFi applications and Non-Fungible Tokens for the Consumer Goods Market.
Over time, Michael led key ICOs and STOs and pioneered the foundations of digital assets. Nowadays, Michael is a co-founder of KORE Technologies which team offers institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure to corporations—from building, integrating, to hosting trust-critical systems. Partners of KORE include IBM, Phoenix Systems, and Securosys.
Michael also invested in Aleph Zero through his investment fund, Dcrypted.
