Kartin Wong

Kartin Wong is a blockchain researcher, developer, and entrepreneur who founded Hyper Oracle, a project focused on zkOracle technology in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. He is also known for authoring ERC-6150, a standard for hierarchical NFTs on Ethereum.

Overview

Kartin Wong has established himself as a notable figure in the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem through his technical contributions and entrepreneurial ventures. His work primarily focuses on advancing blockchain infrastructure, particularly in the realm of zero-knowledge proofs and oracle solutions. As the founder of Hyper Oracle, Wong has been working on developing zkOracle technology, which aims to enhance the capabilities and security of blockchain oracles using zero-knowledge proofs. ^[1]

Wong's technical contributions extend beyond his company, as evidenced by his authorship of ERC-6150, a proposal for hierarchical non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that was accepted as an Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP). This standard introduces a framework for creating parent-child relationships between NFTs, enabling more complex token structures and use cases on the Ethereum blockchain. ^[2]

Professional Work

Hyper Oracle

Kartin Wong founded Hyper Oracle, a project focused on developing zkOracle technology. zkOracles combine traditional oracle functionality with zero-knowledge proofs to provide verifiable and secure data feeds to blockchain applications. This technology addresses some of the key challenges in the oracle space, particularly around trust and verification of off-chain data. ^[3]

The project aims to enhance the capabilities of decentralized applications by providing them with reliable access to external data while maintaining the security and trustlessness principles of blockchain technology. By leveraging zero-knowledge proofs, Hyper Oracle works to ensure that data provided to smart contracts can be cryptographically verified without revealing the underlying data or computation.

World Super Computer

Wong is also associated with the World Super Computer project, though specific details about his role and the project's nature are limited in the available sources. Based on his personal website, this appears to be another initiative aligned with his stated mission of "Building the Machine of Freedom & Equality." ^{[4] [1]}

Technical Contributions

ERC-6150: Hierarchical NFTs

One of Kartin Wong's significant technical contributions is the authorship of ERC-6150, a standard for hierarchical NFTs on Ethereum. This standard was formally accepted as an Ethereum Improvement Proposal, making it part of the Ethereum ecosystem's technical specifications. ^[2]

ERC-6150 introduces a framework for creating parent-child relationships between NFTs, allowing for more complex token structures than the basic ERC-721 standard. This hierarchical approach enables new use cases for NFTs, such as:

• Representing organizational structures
• Creating nested digital assets
• Implementing more complex ownership and permission systems
• Supporting game assets with component parts
• Enabling fractional ownership models with clear hierarchies

The standard extends the functionality of NFTs while maintaining compatibility with existing infrastructure, making it a valuable addition to the Ethereum ecosystem.

Research Interests

Kartin Wong describes himself as a "Research & Dev PUNK" on his personal website, indicating his identity as someone who approaches research and development with an independent, innovative mindset. His listed interests span several technical and scientific domains: ^[1]

• Astronomy
• Blockchain
• Cryptography
• Machine Learning
• Quantum Physics

Additionally, he lists guitar as a personal interest, suggesting a balance between technical pursuits and creative outlets.

Philosophy and Vision

Wong's personal website states that he is "Building the Machine of Freedom & Equality," suggesting a philosophical approach to his technical work that emphasizes democratization of technology and equitable access to digital systems. This vision appears to inform his work on projects like Hyper Oracle and World Super Computer, though specific details about how these projects embody this philosophy are not extensively documented in the available sources. ^[1]

Online Presence

Kartin Wong maintains a professional presence across several platforms:

• GitHub: Where he likely shares code and technical contributions ^[5]
• Twitter: Used for professional networking and sharing insights about his work ^[6]
• LinkedIn: Professional networking and career information ^[7]
• Email: Professional contact through his company domain

His online presence reflects his professional focus on blockchain technology and related fields, with particular emphasis on his work with Hyper Oracle.

Technical Background

While the provided sources do not contain detailed information about Wong's educational background or early career, his technical contributions and role as a founder suggest a strong background in computer science, cryptography, and blockchain technology. His interest in quantum physics and machine learning also indicates a broad technical knowledge base that extends beyond blockchain-specific domains. ^[1]

The combination of research interests in cryptography, blockchain, and quantum physics suggests a focus on the intersection of these fields, potentially exploring how advances in quantum computing might impact cryptographic systems and blockchain security.