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FASTQ_iT

FASTQ Integrity Toolkit : Cryptographic integrity verification for FASTQ files using Merkle DAGs + barcoding

The concept of applying Merkle Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) for the cryptographic integrity verification of large-scale genomic data like FASTQ and BAM files is an emerging area, often discussed in the context of blockchain and decentralized storage solutions for sensitive data. The use of Merkle structures and barcoding offers potential advantages over traditional checksum methods like MD5 or SHA-256 in managing the dynamic and large nature of these files.

This project is a property of Imperial College London.‍ ‍No open-source license has been granted.

Mental Score

Zero-knowledge proofs ensure individual responses remain private while enabling aggregate insights.

Workplace mental health issues create massive productivity losses, but traditional assessment methods fail due to privacy and compliance concerns. Zero-knowledge proofs ensure individual responses remain private while enabling aggregate insights (JTIE 2024), Blockchain technology eliminates single points of failure and data breaches (JTIE 2024).

Spencer Ding, Dmitry Sukhikh

The live demo and code is proprietary to Midnight Foundation, as it was developed as part of a project sponsored by the Foundation. No open-source license has been granted.

Submitted to Midnight Summit Hackathon (London) - Nov 19 2025

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Roll The Credits

Roll The Credits leverages deep learning and classical steganography to secure data sharing through ownership verification and privacy protection. It provides a versatile range of encoding options, from simple pixel manipulation to advanced neural-based techniques.

Winner of Hardhat - Best Projects built using Hardhat 3

Winner of Flow - Best Killer App on Flow 2nd place

Vitalik Marincenko,Spencer Ding, William He

Submitted to ETHGlobal Cannes - Jul 06 2025

Boarding passes, ETHGlobal Cannes lanyard with name tag Spencer Ding, and a ZKPassport with tickets on top.
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Griffin Pledge

To design a reverse crowdfunding app using World Mini App where

users contribute to vote on wishes.

Winner of World Pool Prize

Lukas Pottner, Spencer Ding

Submitted to ETHGlobal Taipei - Apr 06 2025