ZKET Core ProgramEcuador 2025
An initiative by the ZK Education Team of the Ethereum Foundation. 6 intensive weeks of Programmable Cryptography (ProgCrypto) training, transforming talented developers into zero-knowledge proof specialists.
How The Program Works
Our hybrid learning model combines the flexibility of online self-study with the power of in-person collaboration, giving you the best of both worlds in Quito's dynamic tech scene.
Hybrid Learning Format
Weekday Online Sessions
Self-paced learning modules, interactive tutorials, and hands-on coding exercises you can complete from anywhere, anytime during the week.
- Flexible scheduling around your commitments
- Interactive content and coding challenges
- Real-time progress tracking and feedback
Saturday In-Person Sessions
Intensive collaborative sessions at our fully-equipped coworking space in Quito, where theory meets practice in a supportive, high-energy environment.
- Hands-on workshops with real projects
- Peer collaboration and team building
- Direct mentorship and expert guidance
Your Weekly Schedule
Thursday Keynotes
Industry experts share cutting-edge insights on cryptography, blockchain, and emerging technologies.
Mentor Office Hours
One-on-one sessions with world-class mentors to discuss projects, resolve challenges, and accelerate your growth.
Saturday Deep Dive
Full-day intensive sessions with hands-on coding, project development, and collaborative problem-solving.
Everything You Need to Succeed
Food & Beverages Included
Fuel your learning with free meals, snacks, and beverages during all in-person sessions. Focus entirely on coding and connecting without worrying about the basics.
Mentorship & Career Support
Get guidance from industry leaders, portfolio reviews, mock interviews, and direct introductions to hiring partners in the zero-knowledge space.
6-Week Learning Journey
A carefully crafted curriculum that takes you from ZK fundamentals to building production-ready applications, with each week building upon the previous to ensure deep, practical understanding.
Pre-work to be completed before the cohort begins: master Git/GitHub, understand the public-goods mindset, finish Rustlings, and grasp the basic grammar of zero-knowledge proofs and modular arithmetic.
Key Topics:
- How to Ask for Help & Community Channels
- Open-Source Culture, Public Goods, Feature-Branch Workflow
- Git & GitHub Pull-Request Lifecycle
- Rustlings: 100 Hands-On Mini-Exercises
- High-Level Zero-Knowledge Proofs (soundness, completeness, zero-knowledge)
- Number-Theory Basics: Primes, GCD, Modular Arithmetic, Cyclic Groups
Technologies:
Launch Your ZK Career
The program culminates in Demo Day, where you'll present your capstone project to industry leaders, investors, and potential employers. Graduate with a powerful portfolio, industry connections, and direct pathways to grants and career opportunities.