Software Engineer & Blockchain Researcher

Donggoo Kim

Building transparent and trustworthy financial infrastructure through cryptography, distributed systems, and open-source research.

SWE @ BoeingM.S. Computer Science, Georgia Tech (OMSCS)IEEE ICBC 2026 AuthorBlockchain Expert
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Featured Work

Recent research, projects, and initiatives

LPOR Research

Layered Proof of Reserves framework for usable solvency verification. Published at IEEE ICBC 2026.

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Proof of Reserve Platform

End-to-end platform processing 100M+ records with distributed Merkle tree generation.

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Bitcoin Dummies

Educational initiative making Bitcoin approachable. 400+ minibooks distributed globally.

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Latest Publication — IEEE ICBC 2026

LPOR: A Layered Proof of Reserves Framework for Usable and Publicly Auditable Solvency Verification

Traditional Proof of Reserve systems are technically difficult for everyday users. LPOR introduces layered verification that separates lightweight public verification from heavyweight cryptographic verification, making exchange solvency verification significantly more accessible.

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Current Focus

Building

  • LPOR Open Source SDK
  • Public PoR Verifier
  • Bitcoin Infrastructure

Researching

  • Proof of Transaction
  • Exchange Transparency
  • Cryptographic Auditing

Learning

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Bitcoin Infrastructure
  • Distributed Systems

Sharing

  • Bitcoin Education
  • Technical Writing
  • Community Meetups