Aaryamann Challani

Engineer and amateur cook writing about privacy, cryptography, and distributed systems

About

I'm an engineer and amateur cook passionate about privacy, cryptography, and distributed systems. I write about the intersection of technology and society, with a focus on building systems that preserve human autonomy and privacy.

Currently, I work on privacy-preserving protocols and contribute to open-source projects that advance the state of decentralized communication. My interests span from zero-knowledge proofs and stealth commitments to practical implementations of censorship-resistant networks.

What I'm working on

Most of my recent work focuses on improving privacy and scalability in distributed messaging protocols, particularly around the Waku ecosystem. I'm interested in:

  • Cryptographic primitives for privacy-preserving communication
  • Network protocols that resist censorship and surveillance
  • Practical implementations of zero-knowledge proof systems
  • Infrastructure and deployment automation