{"id":"ling-qing-meng","version":1,"language":"en","title":"Ling Qing Meng","content":"**Ling Qing Meng**, co-founder of [Lucia Protocol](https://iq.wiki/wiki/lucia-protocol), is an American entrepreneur, investor, author, and blockchain innovator who aims to contribute to advancements in technology and blockchain. [[1]](#cite-id-sz19hXibcv)\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](qtoGlGoqjWQ)$$\n# Early Life & Education\n\nLing Qing Meng was born in Virginia, United States, and moved to Minnesota at the age of three. He developed an interest in programming early on, creating games such as _Cannon Defense_ (2003) and _Mage RPG_ during middle school. As part of a gifted program, he was able to take advanced math courses at a young age. Meng has expressed that the traditional education system could aim to better equip students with practical skills, such as understanding social dynamics and personal finance. \n\nFrom 2010 to 2014, he attended the University of Minnesota, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, focusing on AI and cryptography, which informed his later work in [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain). [[1]](#cite-id-sz19hXibcv) [[2]](#cite-id-W0DYIyzZa5) [[3]](#cite-id-WXLNakFRDX)\n\n# Career\n\nLing Qing Meng began his career at Comfibuild, a Menlo Park startup, and later worked under entrepreneur Lincoln Nguyen. He gained diverse experience through various contract roles in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2014, Meng joined Keystone Strategy as an Information Security Analyst, specializing in the financial services industry. From 2016 to 2018, he worked as a Software Engineer at Branch, where he contributed to the development of tools like Deeplink Journeys and AMP Banners.\n\nSince 2022, Meng has served as CEO of [Lucia Protocol](https://iq.wiki/wiki/lucia-protocol), overseeing its operations and strategic initiatives. He previously held leadership roles, including VP and Head of Global Business Development. As a researcher in [Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs)](https://iq.wiki/wiki/zero-knowledge-proofs-zkps), he has contributed to [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) advancements, including the development of a secret voting mechanism for organizational governance.\n\nBefore founding [Lucia Protocol](https://iq.wiki/wiki/lucia-protocol), Meng worked with Gabriel Nones and was CTO at FanVestor, which provided him with further insights into technology and team management. He has also contributed to projects such as [Cosmos](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cosmos) and [Uniswap](https://iq.wiki/wiki/uniswap) and is recognized as an Arctic Vault contributor on GitHub.\n\nMeng has aimed to help individuals overcome limiting beliefs and achieve career growth through events in San Francisco, using techniques like meditation and neuro-linguistic programming. [[1]](#cite-id-sz19hXibcv) [[2]](#cite-id-W0DYIyzZa5) [[3]](#cite-id-WXLNakFRDX) [[4]](#cite-id-pjQO6K2iST)\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](dIoPxCcyMGg)$$\n## Lucia Protocol\n\nLing Qing Meng co-founded [Lucia Protocol](https://iq.wiki/wiki/lucia-protocol), a decentralized identity and reputation management system that aims to foster trust among pseudonymous participants in [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) ecosystems. The protocol seeks to expand use cases for [decentralized applications](https://iq.wiki/wiki/decentralized-application) and enhance [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) platform functionality by attributing identity without requiring user interaction.\n\nIn 2022 and 2023, Meng met with [Layer 1](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layer-1) and [Layer 2](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layer-2) [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) developers to discuss challenges, particularly the lack of use cases and growth tools for [decentralized applications](https://iq.wiki/wiki/decentralized-application). These discussions led him to design a solution that automates identity attribution, offering an alternative to systems like Civic and [Worldcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/worldcoin-wld), which require active user participation.\n\n[Lucia Protocol](https://iq.wiki/wiki/lucia-protocol) was officially announced in Q4 2024, with a core team including Andrew Jacobs Chen, Osaze Hunt, Salman Haider, and Muhammad Mustafa. Meng also presented the protocol at [ETH CC](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum-community-conference-ethcc) 2024, an [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum)-focused conference held in Brussels. [[1]](#cite-id-sz19hXibcv) [[3]](#cite-id-WXLNakFRDX) [[5]](#cite-id-JW3O0gx2Tj) [[6]](#cite-id-jAJXePBO2w) [[7]](#cite-id-BlnAefXMLd) [[8]](#cite-id-XeJrlrXaeb)\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](vg_Dh5hbOag)$$\n# Philantropy\n\nLing Qing Meng is dedicated to environmentalism and shares advice on life extension, hormone optimization, and fitness through his social media. He aims to collaborate with brands focused on sustainability, such as Plant Nature Tailor, which offers organic alternatives to polyester. [[3]](#cite-id-WXLNakFRDX)","summary":"Ling Qing Meng is an American entrepreneur and co-founder of Lucia Protocol, focusing on blockchain innovation. 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