Chiro Hiro

Chiro Hiro is a Vietnam-based cryptographer and entrepreneur, and the founder of Orochi Network. Known for building verifiable data infrastructure using zero-knowledge proofs, he operates within a complex organizational landscape with multiple overlapping roles. Sources disagree about his exact titles within Orochi Network, with some identifying him as Founder and Chief Executive Officer and acting Chief Technology Officer, while others refer to him as Founder or Founder & CTO ^[1],. ^[2]

Early Life & Education

Chiro Hiro pursued his higher education at Danang University of Science and Technology, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. ^[2] This academic foundation in science and technology paved the way for his later innovations and ventures in the cryptography and blockchain fields.

Career

Initial Experience

Chiro Hiro has developed an extensive career in cryptography and blockchain technology, amassing over 15 years of experience in applied cryptography and more than a decade in distributed systems and blockchain R&D, as noted by a colleague. ^[2] He has gained experience and refined his skills in various roles, preparing him for leadership positions in technology labs.

Leadership at Cardano Lab

A colleague attributes to Chiro Hiro a leadership role in R&D at Cardano Lab, where he allegedly made significant contributions to the cryptography and blockchain community. His work at Cardano Lab included authorship of zkRISC and an Ethereum Foundation-granted universal memory prover. These claims originate from a single source and have not been independently verified. ^[2]

Founding Orochi Network

Chiro Hiro founded Orochi Network in 2021, aiming to create a data infrastructure supported by cryptographic techniques such as zero-knowledge proofs. ^[1] The project focuses on data verifiability and security within blockchain systems. ^[2] Chiro Hiro’s role in the company involves a degree of ambiguity in terms of title, reflecting a similar situation with Mary Tran, the co-founder of Orochi Network. ^[1]

Contributions and Public Engagement

Speaking Engagements

Chiro Hiro has actively engaged with the public and academic communities. Notably, he spoke at the Super Vietnam 2025 conference, representing Orochi Network and sharing insights into the network’s vision and technological advancements. ^[2]

Industry Contributions

Throughout his career, Chiro Hiro has contributed to the cryptography and blockchain sectors by focusing on practical application and development. His work at Cardano Lab and his role in founding and leading Orochi Network demonstrate his dedication to technological advancement. ^[2]

Chiro Hiro continues to lead technical development at Orochi Network, building on his earlier work in applied cryptography and distributed systems.