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Matthew Collins

Lead Software Engineer & Co-Founder
📍 Manchester, UK

Matthew is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in cutting-edge blockchain technology and consensus protocols. As the lead developer of the ZC-1 consensus mechanism, he brings deep expertise in distributed systems, cryptography, and high-performance computing.

With a passion for revolutionary blockchain solutions, Matthew has architected the innovative 9-phase BFT consensus algorithm and the quantum-resistant cryptographic framework that powers ZC-1.

Key Achievements

🚀 ZC-1 Consensus Protocol Architect
⚡ 105,000+ TPS Performance
🔐 Quantum-Resistant Implementation
🔧 Fukasa Protocol Development
📊 9-Phase BFT Algorithm
🎯 Sub-2s Finality Achievement

Core Expertise

Python Blockchain Architecture Consensus Algorithms Cryptography Distributed Systems JavaScript Smart Contracts zK-SNARKs BFT Protocols VRF Implementation Quantum Resistance Performance Optimisation
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The Zero-Blockchain Team

Engineering, Research & Operations
📍 Manchester, UK · Distributed

The Zero-Blockchain Team brings together engineers, cryptographers and protocol researchers focused on building a fast, fair and quantum-resistant consensus layer.

The team coordinates advanced work in post-quantum cryptography, DAG-based Byzantine Fault Tolerance and mobile validator participation, bridging applied research and production engineering.

Focus Areas

🔬 Post-Quantum Cryptography
⚡ DAG-BFT Consensus
📱 Mobile Validator Participation
🛡️ Network & Protocol Security
🧪 Applied Research
🚀 Production Engineering

Academic Research Areas

Cryptographic Research Consensus Mechanisms Post-Quantum Cryptography Byzantine Fault Tolerance DAG Architecture Academic Collaboration Research Coordination International Partnerships Technology Research University Relations Academic Publishing Research Strategy

Research

MMU Academic Research

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Manchester Metropolitan University
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Cryptography Research
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Manchester Innovation
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Academic Excellence

🎓 Manchester Academic Research

Leading research in cryptographic innovation and consensus mechanisms from Manchester Metropolitan University

🔬 Research Focus Areas

Cryptographic Research
Post-Quantum Cryptography & zK-SNARKs
Consensus Mechanisms
DAG-Based Byzantine Fault Tolerance

📍 Born in Manchester - Collaborating Globally


Mindset

Our Development Philosophy

At Zero-Blockchain, we believe in combining cutting-edge technical innovation with sound business strategy. Our team represents the perfect fusion of deep technical expertise and strategic business acumen.

Matthew leads engineering and protocol design, working alongside the wider Zero-Blockchain Team, researchers, cryptographers and operators, to ensure our solutions are not only technically superior but also strategically positioned for real-world adoption.

"We didn't set out to build another blockchain. We set out to build the one that finally keeps its promises: secure, sovereign, and ready for what comes next." Matthew Collins