Decentralized Identity Research: A Comprehensive Analysis

Introduction In an era where digital interactions are integral to daily life, managing digital identities has become a critical concern. Traditional centralized identity systems are vulnerable to security breaches, data misuse, and privacy violations. Decentralized Identity (DID) systems offer a promising alternative by empowering users with control over their personal data and reducing reliance on centralized authorities. This comprehensive analysis delves into the state of decentralized identity systems. We examine technical architectures, user adoption challenges, regulatory considerations, and future directions. The research was spearheaded by the NEU Blockchain Club in collaboration with Superscrypt, aiming to contribute valuable insights to the evolving landscape of digital identity. ...

9 min · 1742 words · Sooraj Sathyanarayanan

Setting Up a Decentralized Web Presence: A Complete Guide

Building a decentralized web presence is more than just following a trend—it’s about reclaiming control over your digital identity, ensuring your content is always accessible, and embracing the future of the internet. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the process of creating a decentralized website using Cloudflare Web3 Gateways and Unstoppable Domains. Let’s embark on this journey to a more open and resilient web. Why Choose Decentralization? Before we dive into the technical steps, it’s essential to understand the benefits of a decentralized website: ...

6 min · 1157 words · Sooraj Sathyanarayanan

Zcash Protocol Deep Dive: The Cryptography Behind Financial Privacy

Abstract Zcash represents one of the most sophisticated implementations of cryptographic privacy in production blockchain systems. Built on the theoretical foundations of the Zerocash protocol, Zcash employs zero-knowledge succinct non-interactive arguments of knowledge (zk-SNARKs) to enable fully private transactions while maintaining the integrity guarantees of a public ledger. This technical deep dive examines the Zcash protocol specification (Version 2025.6.1), covering its cryptographic primitives, privacy architecture, zero-knowledge proof systems, and the evolution from Sprout through Sapling to Orchard. We analyze the mathematical foundations, security properties, and design decisions that make Zcash a reference implementation for blockchain privacy. ...

27 min · 5641 words · Sooraj Sathyanarayanan