Vivian Plasencia | Software Engineer
Ethereum Foundation

I am a software engineer focused on building privacy friendly technology for real world use. My work centers on applying cryptographic primitives such as Zero Knowledge Proofs to systems that can scale and support global adoption. I lead the zkID team, where we develop tools that strengthen privacy and digital self sovereignty. I also design and implement privacy protocols, algorithms, and efficient data structures that make secure systems both reliable and practical.

Appearances:

Identity Week Europe 2026 Day 2 @ 11:40

Panel: Trust and safety

How to verify millions of users' identities accurately and securely without creating friction.
Building trust by providing users with clear, transparent control over their data and identity.
Empowering users to manage their data, while businesses verify credentials without holding sensitive information.

Martin Alvarez Espinar, Head of Web Standards, Huawei Europe