The Ethereum privacy scene is heating up, and if you're into blockchain tech that keeps your data under wraps, you'll want to pay attention to the latest from the Privacy & Scaling Explorations (PSE) team. They've just dropped the final speaker lineup for zkID Day at Devconnect ARG, and it's looking like a must-attend for anyone interested in zero-knowledge identity solutions. Zero-knowledge proofs, or ZK for short, let you prove something is true without revealing the underlying info—think verifying your age without showing your ID.

This event, happening on November 18th in Buenos Aires at the Yellow Pavilion's Ceibo Room in La Rural, is all about zkID and client-side proving. Client-side proving means doing these privacy-preserving computations right on your device, making things faster and more secure without relying on central servers. PSE, a lab focused on bringing privacy to Ethereum, is hosting, and they've got a packed schedule that's already oversubscribed. That means workshops and talks are first-come, first-served, so show up early!

Kicking things off at 9:30 AM is Ying Tong from PSE, diving into their latest work on zkID and open problems in the space. zkID is essentially a way to handle digital identities using zero-knowledge tech, allowing for private yet verifiable credentials on the blockchain.

From there, the morning rolls into talks from PSE heavyweights like Vikas Rushi on zkPDF client-side proving, Vivi Jeng on Mopro's growth (a tool for mobile proving), Moven Tsai putting the GPU in your pocket for mainstream zkID, Vivian Plasencia on revocation in zkID using Merkle trees, and Rasul on social recovery. Liam Eagen wraps up with future directions for zkID proof systems.

Then there's a panel on decentralized identity L2s for institutional adoption, moderated by Oskar Thoren, with voices from DC Builder (World), Lasha Arnauda (Rarimo), Nanak (Human.Tech), and Marek Olszewski (Self).

After lunch, the afternoon shifts gears with more lightning talks from folks across the ecosystem: Adam from Aztec Network, DC from Worldcoin, Theo from ZKPassport, Steph from Nillion, Roman from TACEO, Alex and Brech from PSE, Srinath from Microsoft, Bobbin from 0xMiden, Antoine from Kakarot ZkEvm, Mashbean, and Deniz from o1 Labs.

For the hands-on crowd, there are workshops—but remember to bring your laptop and check your email for setup instructions, like those for zkMopro at zkmopro.org/docs/prerequisites. PSE shouts out workshop leads like Vikas Rushi, Vivi Jeng, Salzone, Jimpo, and Rutefig.

If you haven't registered yet, it's not too late—head over to devconnect.org/calendar?event=zkid-day. This gathering isn't just talks; it's a chance to see how privacy tech is evolving, especially for meme token enthusiasts who value anonymity in volatile markets. Staying private while participating in DeFi or NFT drops could be a game-changer, and events like this push the boundaries.

Keep an eye on PSE's updates via their X handle @PrivacyEthereum for more on how these advancements might trickle down to everyday blockchain users. If you're in Buenos Aires, don't miss it—could be the spark for the next big thing in Ethereum privacy.