​Privacy and ZKVMs with Dominik Schmid (Miden)

​Join us for the third session of the ETHPH Study Group as we welcome Dominik Schmid, Co-founder of Miden, for a deep dive into privacy, zero-knowledge virtual machines (ZKVMs), and the future of blockchain infrastructure.

​As blockchain adoption expands beyond crypto-native users, privacy, compliance, and scalability are becoming critical requirements for real-world applications. Miden is building a privacy-focused blockchain that leverages advanced cryptography and zero-knowledge technology to enable secure, scalable, and institution-ready systems.

​In this session, we'll explore:

​• Why privacy matters for the next generation of blockchain applications
• How ZKVMs work and why they are becoming an important part of blockchain architecture
• The challenges of building privacy-preserving networks at scale
• Cryptographic tools enabling secure and compliant applications
• Opportunities for developers, researchers, and builders in the privacy and zero-knowledge ecosystem

​Whether you're interested in zero-knowledge proofs, protocol design, cryptography, Ethereum infrastructure, or institutional blockchain adoption, this session offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from a founder building at the frontier of privacy technology.

​📅 June 17, 2026
🕖 7:30 PM PHT
📍 Online

​Bring your questions and join the discussion with fellow developers, researchers, and blockchain enthusiasts.

​See you there!