o1Labs

o1Labs, based in San Francisco, is a blockchain technology company founded in 2017. The company specializes in zero-knowledge cryptography to create privacy-preserving Web3 applications and is known for incubating the Mina Protocol, which is recognized as the world's lightest blockchain powered by zk-SNARKs. With a remote-first, employee-governed model, o1Labs has a team of around 31 employees and has raised $10.9 million in funding.

The company focuses on innovations in blockchain, Web3, and zero-knowledge proofs, enabling secure and efficient applications while maintaining user control over digital identities. Key technologies include the Mina Protocol, a lightweight blockchain that supports zkApps, and o1js, a TypeScript library for developing zero-knowledge smart contracts. o1Labs also develops frameworks and tools to help builders create user-friendly zk applications, enhancing privacy and performance in the Web3 space.