Daniel Lubarov, Angel Investor

Daniel Lubarov is the Co‑Founder of Polygon Zero at Polygon Labs, where he leads development of advanced zero‑knowledge proof systems such as Plonky2, Plonky3, and the zkEVM. He previously co‑founded Mir Protocol, which was acquired by Polygon in 2021 for $500M, establishing his reputation in blockchain scalability. Earlier in his career, Daniel worked as a software engineer at Google and Square, spending over six years building scalable systems, Android applications, and CI infrastructure. His contributions included work on Google Glass, Pixel Buds, and open‑source libraries like gifencoder and Burst, reflecting his strong focus on technical excellence and developer tools. He is also an active angel investor, backing startups in blockchain and cryptography. His recent portfolio includes Rarimo Foundation, GAIB, Fermah, and Fabric Cryptography, highlighting his commitment to supporting innovation in decentralized infrastructure and cryptographic security.