Who created Succinct ($PROVE )?
In 2022, Uma Roy and John Gibas founded Succinct. They combined their expertise in cryptography, systems, and blockchain development.
Key team members
● Uma Roy (co-founder and CEO): has a background in mathematics and computer science, conducted research at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and has worked at Google Brain, Citadel, D.E. Shaw, and Gantry. She was featured in Forbes' "30 Under 30" for her work in blockchain and cryptography aimed at making zero-knowledge proofs accessible to developers.
● John Gibas (co-founder): specializes in building proof-based systems and developing protocol infrastructure for scalable zero-knowledge proofs in the blockchain ecosystem.
● Kshitij Kulkarni (Head of Protocol Research): focuses on developing the underlying architecture and cryptographic protocols that underpin Succinct.
● Matt Stamm (founder and engineer): contributes to building the initial technical foundation and development.
The team consists of 33 specialists