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Dingsen Shi (Dingsen)

maker-app-f31f33ab6

Application Summary

Application ID:

maker-app-f31f33ab6

Status:

Type of Application:

maker

Name:

Dingsen Shi

Alias / Nick Name:

Dingsen

Email:

dingsen.shi@open-proof.com

Phone:

+15713068581

Telegram:

dingsen_2

Website:

X (Twitter):

https://x.com/OpenProof_ZKP

Insta:

Other Link:

https://www.youtube.com/@OpenProof_ZKP

Do you have a code:

Emergency Contact Name:

Chris Tsu

Emergency Contact Phone:

+14083099118

Brief Bio:

Dingsen: Co-Founder of OpenProof | ZK Hardware Architect | UIUC Graduate As Co-Founder of OpenProof, Dingsen leads ZKPU’s RTL and firmware development, specializing in MSM acceleration and NVMe integration. A University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign graduate, he is passionate about decentralization and also drives business development, strategy, and ecosystem growth to advance open-source ZK hardware solutions.

Your Ethereum / web3 journey:

My Ethereum/Web3 journey began with a passion for decentralization and cryptographic hardware acceleration. Recognizing the inefficiencies in ZKP computation, I co-founded OpenProof to develop ZKPU, an open-source ASIC that makes proof generation faster, scalable, and cost-effective. With expertise in MSM acceleration, NVMe integration, and ASIC design, I aim to enable mass adoption of ZKPs for Ethereum L2 scaling, ZKML, and beyond, driving the next phase of Web3 decentralization and efficiency.

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Sunday, February 23rd, Monday, February 24th, Tuesday, February 25th, Wednesday, February 26th, Thursday, February 27th

We’ll Provide 2 cdjs-2000nx2, Djm-900nx2, microphone and a Funktion One sound system:

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Dingsen Shi (Dingsen)

maker-app-f31f33ab6

Application Summary

Application ID:

maker-app-f31f33ab6

Status:

Type of Application:

maker

Name:

Dingsen Shi

Alias / Nick Name:

Dingsen

Email:

dingsen.shi@open-proof.com

Phone:

+15713068581

Telegram:

dingsen_2

Website:

X (Twitter):

https://x.com/OpenProof_ZKP

Insta:

Other Link:

https://www.youtube.com/@OpenProof_ZKP

Do you have a code:

Emergency Contact Name:

Chris Tsu

Emergency Contact Phone:

+14083099118

Brief Bio:

Your Ethereum / web3 journey:

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Notable gigs, events, hackathons:

Availability:

Sunday, February 23rd, Monday, February 24th, Tuesday, February 25th, Wednesday, February 26th, Thursday, February 27th

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Dingsen Shi (Dingsen)

maker-app-f31f33ab6

Application Summary

Application ID:

maker-app-f31f33ab6

Status:

Type of Application:

maker

Name:

Dingsen Shi

Alias / Nick Name:

Dingsen

Email:

dingsen.shi@open-proof.com

Phone:

+15713068581

Telegram:

dingsen_2

Website:

X (Twitter):

https://x.com/OpenProof_ZKP

Insta:

Other Link:

https://www.youtube.com/@OpenProof_ZKP

Do you have a code:

Emergency Contact Name:

Chris Tsu

Emergency Contact Phone:

+14083099118

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Your Ethereum / web3 journey:

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Availability:

Sunday, February 23rd, Monday, February 24th, Tuesday, February 25th, Wednesday, February 26th, Thursday, February 27th

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Dingsen Shi (Dingsen)

maker-app-f31f33ab6

Application Summary

Application ID:

maker-app-f31f33ab6

Status:

Type of Application:

maker

Name:

Dingsen Shi

Alias / Nick Name:

Dingsen

Email:

dingsen.shi@open-proof.com

Phone:

+15713068581

Telegram:

dingsen_2

Website:

X (Twitter):

https://x.com/OpenProof_ZKP

Insta:

Other Link:

https://www.youtube.com/@OpenProof_ZKP

Do you have a code:

Emergency Contact Name:

Chris Tsu

Emergency Contact Phone:

+14083099118

Brief Bio:

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Sunday, February 23rd, Monday, February 24th, Tuesday, February 25th, Wednesday, February 26th, Thursday, February 27th

T-shirt size:

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Dingsen Shi (Dingsen)

maker-app-f31f33ab6

Application Summary

Application ID:

maker-app-f31f33ab6

Status:

Type of Application:

maker

Name:

Dingsen Shi

Alias / Nick Name:

Dingsen

Email:

dingsen.shi@open-proof.com

Phone:

+15713068581

Telegram:

dingsen_2

Website:

X (Twitter):

https://x.com/OpenProof_ZKP

Insta:

Other Link:

https://www.youtube.com/@OpenProof_ZKP

Do you have a code:

Emergency Contact Name:

Chris Tsu

Emergency Contact Phone:

+14083099118

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Sunday, February 23rd, Monday, February 24th, Tuesday, February 25th, Wednesday, February 26th, Thursday, February 27th

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Let’s Bring Scaling Law to ZK!!!

Dingsen Shi (Dingsen)

maker-app-f31f33ab6

Application Summary

Application ID:

maker-app-f31f33ab6

Status:

Type of Application:

maker

Name:

Dingsen Shi

Alias / Nick Name:

Dingsen

Email:

dingsen.shi@open-proof.com

Phone:

+15713068581

Telegram:

dingsen_2

Website:

X (Twitter):

https://x.com/OpenProof_ZKP

Insta:

Other Link:

https://www.youtube.com/@OpenProof_ZKP

Do you have a code:

Emergency Contact Name:

Chris Tsu

Emergency Contact Phone:

+14083099118

Brief Bio:

Your Ethereum / web3 journey:

Link to Maker Project:

https://docs.open-proof.com/demo/nvme-msm

Maker Project Description:

ZKPU is an open-source, decentralized hardware accelerator designed to optimize Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) computation for Ethereum L2 scaling, ZKML, and privacy-focused applications. Unlike traditional CPUs, GPUs, and proprietary ASICs, ZKPU is built on a RISC-V SoC with NVMe support, offering a cost-effective, power-efficient, and plug-and-play solution for both edge devices and data centers. Currently in the FPGA prototype stage, ZKPU demonstrates MSM acceleration over NVMe, proving its feasibility as a scalable and decentralized alternative to expensive, centralized solutions. By making ZKP computation faster and more accessible, ZKPU paves the way for mass adoption of zero-knowledge technology in Web3.

Which category best describes your Maker Project?:

Hardware Hack, FPGA Prototype

Project Inspiration & Impact:

I was inspired to create ZKPU after recognizing the computational bottlenecks in Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) generation, which are critical for Ethereum scaling, privacy, and decentralized applications. Existing solutions—CPUs, GPUs, and proprietary ASICs—are either too slow, too expensive, or too centralized, limiting the accessibility and scalability of ZK technology. With my background in ASIC design and storage acceleration, I saw an opportunity to build an open-source, decentralized, and cost-effective ZKP hardware accelerator. By leveraging NVMe integration and RISC-V architecture, ZKPU makes high-performance proof generation accessible to both individuals and enterprises. I hope ZKPU will democratize ZKP computation, enabling Ethereum developers, researchers, and innovators to build scalable, trustless, and decentralized applications without the barriers of high costs and centralized control. Ultimately, this project aims to accelerate Web3 adoption by making zero-knowledge proofs efficient and widely available.

Technical Details:

• Hardware: • FPGA Prototype: Xilinx VCU118 • RISC-V CPU: Integrated for flexible modular arithmetic computations • Data Transport: Standard NVMe interface for high-speed, low-latency communication • Software & Development Tools: • Chipyard – Open-source RISC-V SoC design framework • Python + nvme-cli – For interfacing and testing NVMe data transport • Verilog/SystemVerilog – RTL design for MSM acceleration • Vivado – FPGA synthesis and implementation • Proof-of-Concept Demonstration: • FPGA-based NVMe-MSM acceleration • Clock speed: 100MHz • Protocol: Standard NVMe commands

Setup Requirements:

• Space: A small table (approx. 2×2 ft or larger) to set up the FPGA board and mini PC. • Power Access: At least one power socket for the FPGA board and mini PC. • Internet Connection: Wired Ethernet or stable Wi-Fi for accessing the demo driver from GitHub. • Additional Hardware: A motherboard(with PCIe slot) running Ubuntu to demonstrate platform-agnostic NVMe integration.

Audience Interaction?:

Yes, my project encourages hands-on engagement and open discussions: 1. Live Demo: Attendees can run the driver themselves on the provided setup and see MSM computation results in real time, demonstrating the device’s speed and efficiency. 2. Use Case Brainstorming: I invite the audience to explore new applications for ZKP hardware—particularly in edge computing and cloud environments—and discuss how widespread access to ZKP acceleration could impact various industries. 3. Community-Driven ASIC Development: I’d love to brainstorm with attendees about the potential of a community-driven ASIC project, leveraging UC Berkeley’s Chipyard to develop open-source, decentralized ZK hardware for Web3. This interactive session will not only showcase the technical capabilities of ZKPU but also spark collaborative innovation in the ZKP ecosystem.

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Sunday, February 23rd, Monday, February 24th, Tuesday, February 25th, Wednesday, February 26th, Thursday, February 27th

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Review: Sounds good to me, want to insure it isnt a sales pitch, but mroe a maker project

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Earns 11.1 points for reviewing Dingsen Shi‘s maker application (maker-app-f31f33ab6)