Zekun Li

Zekun Li's Title

Zekun Li holds the prestigious position of Head of Blockchain. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction and execution of blockchain initiatives within his organization. His leadership is pivotal in advancing blockchain technology, ensuring that the company's blockchain projects are innovative, secure, and scalable. His expertise plays a critical role in driving innovative solutions that leverage blockchain's potential to transform various industries.

Zekun Li's Research on Block-STM

Zekun Li co-authored the influential research paper titled 'Block-STM: Scaling Blockchain Execution by Turning Ordering Curse to a Performance Blessing'. This paper addresses a significant challenge in blockchain technology: the ordering curse, which often hampers performance and scalability. By proposing the Block-STM framework, Zekun Li and his co-authors provide a solution that enhances blockchain execution efficiency. This research is highly regarded in the blockchain community for its potential to improve transaction throughput and reduce latency, making blockchain systems more viable for large-scale applications.

Zekun Li's Research on Shoal

In addition to his work on Block-STM, Zekun Li co-authored the research paper titled 'Shoal: Improving DAG-BFT Latency And Robustness'. This paper explores the optimization of Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) based Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) protocols. Shoal aims to enhance the latency and robustness of these protocols, which are crucial for the reliability and performance of blockchain networks. Zekun Li's contributions to this research demonstrate his deep understanding of blockchain mechanics and his commitment to advancing the field through innovative solutions.