ZKValidator is submitting a treasury proposal to fund a virtual event to raise the profile of privacy and the use of zero knowledge proofs in the Polkadot ecosystem. We are a mission driven validator with the goal of promoting more extensive adoption of privacy and zkp tech in the blockchain space.

The proposal would use €8000 in DOT from the treasury to fund the event. The full proposal is viewable through the link [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qKy8-dGO8w2GUMDW6qiEalhB0iTUKJsYBYUErnOx28w/edit#heading=h.v6is2ta0txr1). The key points and motivation for the profile are as follows:

- Privacy is a blocker to more extensive adoption of blockchain technology.
- Hosting an event raises awareness of the importance of privacy on Polkadot and encourages discussion in this subject area.
- An event also provides a platform for networking - new connections can be made and ideas shared.
- We previously hosted a privacy focused workshop for Polkadot in the Summer of 2019, the write up is here and a virtual event in April 2021, with the recordings of the event viewable here. We hope that you will support our proposal and welcome any feedback.

Thank you for your consideration!

Problem Statement & Audience:
- Lack of awareness and adoption of privacy and zero knowledge proofs (zkp) in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- Intended audience: Polkadot community and blockchain enthusiasts.

Significance:
- Privacy is a barrier to wider adoption of blockchain technology.
- Hosting an event raises awareness and encourages discussion on privacy in Polkadot.
- Provides a platform for networking and idea sharing.

Proposed Solution:
- Funding a virtual event to raise the profile of privacy and zkp in the Polkadot ecosystem.
- Using €8000 in DOT from the treasury to support the event.

Expected Outcomes:
- Increased awareness and understanding of privacy and zkp in the Polkadot community.
- Encouragement of discussion and networking among participants.
- Promotion of more extensive adoption of privacy and zkp technology in the blockchain space.

#86 ZKValidator virtual event for Polkadot

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