# Awesome Circom

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We are continuously working on this until it is complete without compromising on quality for the sake of being "done". Please see the *Awesome Circom Progress* expandable which tracks our work on this gitbook as we mature it into the resource we promised.\
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(Last updated 10.25.22)
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<summary>Awesome Circom Progress</summary>

* [ ] Theory <-- basically not started
* [ ] Development <-- Current focus
  * [x] Circom Language
  * [ ] SnarkJS <-- current focus
  * [ ] circomlibjs <-- current focus
  * [ ] circom-tester <-- todo
  * [ ] hardhat-circom <-- todo
  * [x] Shield CLI
  * [x] Circomspect
* [ ] Ecosystem <-- almost done, need to add/ update more projects
* [ ] Examples
  * [ ] BattleZips <-- not started but pretty quick
  * [ ] RollupNC <-- super close to done
  * [ ] Semaphore <-- potential for inclusion, not guaranteed

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[Circom](https://github.com/iden3/circom) (Circuit Compiler) is a domain-specific language for designing Zero Knowledge circuits (code). With the accompanying [SnarkJS](https://github.com/iden3/snarkjs) library, developers can prove and verify private information on public EVM blockchains.

<figure><img src="https://1091404591-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fu3R2CTByhos1Cr9t3iOB%2Fuploads%2F4lElRXYRB8WIKZFTzd6s%2Fposters.png?alt=media&#x26;token=3cb71bda-e07d-443f-a101-1d0e597fac7e" alt=""><figcaption><p>This GitBook was released for DevCon Bogota <em>(10.11.22-10.14.22)</em></p></figcaption></figure>

*This GitBook has three sections.*

**Theory** - *What do I need to know to effectively use the Circom/ SnarkJS/ Solidity stack?*

**Development -** *How do I use the Circom/ SnarkJS/ Solidity stack?*

**Ecosystem -** *What resources exist for me to utilize?*

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*Join the BattleZips Discord @* [*https://discord.gg/NEyTSmjewn*](https://discord.gg/NEyTSmjewn)
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