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[Mirror] Quadratic Arithmetic Programs: from Zero to Hero

Vitalik Buterin via the Vitalik Buterin Blog This is a mirror of the post at https://medium.com/@VitalikButerin/quadratic-arithmetic-programs-from-zero-to-hero-f6d558cea649 There has been a lot of interest lately in the technology behind zk-SNARKs, and people are increasingly trying to demystify something that many have come to call "moon math" due to its perceived sheer indecipherable complexity. zk-SNARKs are indeed quite challenging to grasp, especially due to the sheer number of moving parts that need to come together for the whole thing to work, but if we break the technology down piece by piece then

NKGen Biotech Advances Alzheimer’s Treatment with SNK01: First Patient Dosed in Phase 1/2a Trial

December 29, 2023 - NKGen Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: NKGN) is making strides in Alzheimer's disease (AD) treatment with the dosing of the first patient in its Phase 1/2a trial for SNK01, an autologous natural killer (NK) cell therapy. The innovative product, designed for moderate AD, has demonstrated promising results in neuroinflammation and cognitive function during its Phase 1 safety trial. Key Points: SNK01 Efficacy: NKGen's SNK01, a cryopreserved autologous NK cell therapy, showed improvement in neuroinflammation and cognitive function in the Phase 1 dose-escalation safety trial. The therapy boasts enhanced

Utah County Leads the First Government Adoption of the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM)

Utah County is the first government entity in the world to adopt the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) to assess their blockchain-based solution and use it to continually improve the reliability and trustworthiness of their blockchain-based government services. From the mid 1800’s Utah County has drawn pioneers to its territory. That indominable spirit of overcoming challenges and finding new paths forward has not waned. When Covid shut down government offices, Utah County had already begun the transition to online platforms. Clerk/Auditor Amelia Gardner, had led the charge into that territory in

Cardiol Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRDL) Advancements in Therapies for Inflammatory Heart Diseases

In the United States, heart disease accounts for a significant number of deaths every year, with cardiovascular disease being the primary concern. Factors like lifestyle choices and unforeseen circumstances contribute to its prevalence. Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the heart's lining) are two inflammatory heart conditions primarily linked to immunological reactions from viral infections and mRNA vaccines. Though considered rare, awareness of these conditions is growing, especially among younger populations. Recent research in Science Immunology highlighted an increase in cytokine production leading to myocarditis in

Dynamic Coalition on Blockchain Assurance and Standardization (DC-BAS)

Introduction Blockchains are a promising technology with the potential to transform many industries. However, there are still challenges that need to be addressed before blockchain solutions can reach their full potential. Blockchains are important because they can be used to create secure and transparent systems. For example, blockchains can streamline the delivery of public services to underserved communities and populations, strengthen transparency and integrity for public services, and ultimately build trust amongst all stakeholders. As blockchain technology continues to develop, it is likely to have a major impact on the

Coya Therapeutics Reports Additional Biomarker and Imaging Data Showing Decrease in Neuroinflammation with COYA 301 in Alzheimer’s Disease.

Highlights Coya reports new data illustrating that administration of COYA 301 (low dose Interleukin-2 (IL-2)) in an open- label study in 8 patients with mild to moderate AD (COYA 301 Trial) resulted in a statistically significant reduction in the expression of three well characterized proinflammatory cytokines -- Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha (TNF-α), Interleukin 6 (IL-6), and Interleukin 1- Beta (IL-1β) -- which correlated with lack of cognitive decline of the patients over the course of the study. TNF-α is one of the main inflammatory cytokines involved in initiating and propagating

GroundUp Studios Launches Creative Council of Producers to Accelerate Web3 Music and Art in Asia

Award-winning producers Derrick Sepnio, Fergus Chow and Jae Chong join Creative Council - with more to come Creative Council's main goal is to support member community in their music career development Producers aim to share professional tips on the music industry; provide insights and mentorship on music creation and production; identify and recruit member artists for potential collaborations and more HONG KONG, May 17, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - GroundUp Studios, a forward-thinking, web3-focused music label today announced its Creative Council of professional veterans in the music industry, to accelerate

GBA Releases Blockchain Maturity Model

March 29, 2022: Washington, DC. The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) will release the world premier blockchain assessment standard called the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM), available April 30th, 2022. The Key Takeaways: Governments need blockchain solutions, but do not know how to judge a viable blockchain solution from a less mature one. Therefore, governments will always resort to traditional government contractors, leaving emerging blockchain companies behind.The BMM offers a set of industry standards, providing governments and others the information needed to evaluate blockchain solutions.The Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM) will help blockchain