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About
Wei Dai is a research partner at 1kx, working on research and investment in financial and security infrastructure across AI, blockchain, and frontier technologies. He previously invested at Bain Capital Crypto and worked with portfolio companies spanning zero-knowledge, blockchain protocols, AI, and security-critical systems. Before his venture career he published academic papers on security, cryptography, and blockchains, built blockchain and privacy protocols, and advised startups; he holds a PhD in Computer Science with a cryptography specialization from the University of California, San Diego.
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AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3CybersecurityDeep Tech
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Wei Dai?
- Wei Dai is a research partner at 1kx, working on research and investment in financial and security infrastructure across AI, blockchain, and frontier technologies. He previously invested at Bain Capital Crypto and worked with portfolio companies spanning zero-knowledge, blockchain protocols, AI, and security-critical systems. Before his venture career he published academic papers on security, cryptography, and blockchains, built blockchain and privacy protocols, and advised startups; he holds a PhD in Computer Science with a cryptography specialization from the University of California, San Diego.
- Where does Wei Dai work?
- Wei Dai is Research Partner at 1kx.
- What does Wei Dai invest in?
- Wei Dai invests in AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech.
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