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Matthew Green

Matthew Green

American Cryptographer

User Info

 

Dr. Matthew Green, a noted cryptographer and security technologist, has decades of experience in computer security. He is an Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins Information Security Institute, specializing in applied cryptography, privacy-centric storage, and anonymous cryptocurrencies.

 

He has collaborated with various blockchain experts and cryptographers to contribute to the growth of cryptocurrencies and DeFi innovations. He also believes that blockchain technology can help grow tech firms and satisfy future needs.

 

Quick Facts

 

Full name

Matthew D. Green

Birth

August 1976, Hanover, New Hampshire, United States

Nationality

American

Education

PhD in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University

Wife/Partner

Melissa Green

Net worth

Estimated in millions

 

Green led the development of Zerocoin and Zerocash, the first anonymous cryptocurrencies. His team has identified flaws in over a third of SSL/TLS encrypted websites and vulnerabilities in technologies like RSA BSafe and automotive security systems.

 

Matthew Green - Career Highlights

 

  • 2013 – Supported the development of Zerocash, the foundation for Zcash.

 

  • 2016 – Contributed to the launch of Zcash, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency.

 

  • 2018 – Became a leading voice on blockchain security and encryption.

 

  • 2020 – Advocated for privacy rights in decentralized finance (DeFi).

 

  • 2022 – Published groundbreaking research on crypto security vulnerabilities.

 

  • 2024 – Continued work on advancing privacy solutions in blockchain.

 

Matthew Green serves on the technical advisory board for the Linux Foundation Core Infrastructure Initiative, which addresses critical Internet security issues post-Heartbleed. He also co-founded the Open Crypto Audit Project, where he is on the Board of Directors.

 

Useful Links To Connect With Matthew Green

 

Platform

Link

X (formerly Twitter)

twitter.com/matthew_d_green

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/matthewgreen

Cryptography Blog

blog.cryptographyengineering.com

Z cash website

www.z.cash

 

 

Social Media

Expertise

  • Entrepreneur
  • Investor
  • Crypto and Blockchain Expert

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