Podcasts about ZK

A $19B liquidation wave hit crypto 10 days after Lighter's public mainnet—so we asked founder/CEO Vladimir Novakovski why they built a ZK L2 Perp DEX on Ethereum, how the escape hatch actually protects users, and what really happened under extreme stress. We dig into ADL vs. LLP, trader-first design, and why verifiability (not vibes) should govern order matching and liquidations. Vlad shares throughput targets, why Lighter chose custom ZK circuits over a generalized ZKVM, and what's next: Spot, universal cross-margin, and a ZKVM sidecar for a broader platform play. We close with lessons from the cascade, realistic tradeoffs of being an L2, and how L2Beat “stage upgrades” fit into the roadmap. ---

Brevis unveils its Pico Prism real-time proving zkVM. The Ethereum Foundation deploys 2400 ETH into Morpho. Jovay announces an Ethereum L2. And Basenames now support ENSIP-19. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/803 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Crypto's next chapter isn't a shinier coin—it's invisible rails. In this episode, we sit down with Aryan Sheikhalian, Head of Research at CMT Digital, to unpack the shift from “crypto as an asset” to crypto as infrastructure: 24/7 markets, instant clearing and settlement, and new structured products that couldn't exist before. We talk about tokenized equities (wrappers vs. native tokenization and why dividends/governance matter), how identity layers and ZK proofs unlock mainstream distribution through banks and fintechs, and where regulation is pushing builders toward partnerships and licensed rails.Chapters00:00 Hook: crypto as infrastructure, not asset01:15 Guest intro and research focus02:06 Incentives, psychology, and mechanism design04:03 ICO lessons, maturity, and red flags07:09 CMT Digital's thesis and “strictly better”10:27 Tokenized equities drivers and demand13:40 Wrappers vs native: dividends, governance16:06 Fintech rails, velocity, cost efficiency18:26 Banks, distribution, and competitive incentives20:29 New assets: GPUs, data, energy tokens23:23 Identity layers and ZK proofs for scale25:55 State of crypto VC and fund trends27:51 Overlooked sectors: DePIN and decentralized data31:26 Prediction markets and resolution design34:18 Regulation, licenses, and partnerships39:45 Market outlook: TVL, stables, volatility42:45 Founder advice: conviction and user focus

In this episode of The Bitcoin Brief, Max and Q delve into the latest happenings in the world of Bitcoin and privacy. In this Bitcoin Brief, Q and Max dive into the escalating Core vs. Knots debate, sparked by leaked DMs suggesting a potential hard fork proposal from Luke Dashjr to address CSAM-related concerns via a trusted multisig and ZK proofs. We unpack why leaking private messages is a bad precedent, the slippery-slope risks of any centralised arbiter of “bad data,” and how such a scheme could fracture consensus and even create a hard fork. From there, we lay out both sides: Core's view that fees are the real spam filter and that relaxing/removing the OP_RETURN relay limit nudges non‑monetary protocols toward a less harmful data path; and Knots' view that node-level filters express sovereignty, reduce bloat, and protect network integrity. We also explore why spam is subjective, why whack‑a‑mole filtering doesn't work against out‑of‑band miner deals, and the economic incentives that may still push data into discounted witness space despite OP_RETURN becoming more permissive.They present a pragmatic take on peer‑to‑peer exchanges like Peach and RoboSats: they improve personal privacy versus centralised KYC, but they're not magic cloaks against governments or banks—use them thoughtfully, consider dedicated accounts, and prefer gift cards for day‑to‑day fiat spend. Rounding out the brief are updates: Peach adding buy‑side offers; Fulcrum v2.0 improving database reliability; Liana RC2 and Nunchuk's new Miniscript templates (including time‑locks—use with care); and the Mostro v1 mobile app for Nostr‑native P2P trading. We close with notes on Ark developments from Bull Bitcoin and a deep dive piece on Ark and Spark channel factories.IMPORTANT LINKS https://freesamourai.comhttps://p2prights.org/donate.htmlhttps://ungovernablemisfits.comVALUE FOR VALUEThanks for listening you Ungovernable Misfits, we appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy the shows.You can support this episode using your time, talent or treasure.TIME:- create fountain clips for the show- create a meetup- help boost the signal on social mediaTALENT:- create ungovernable misfit inspired art, animation or music- design or implement some software that can make the podcast better- use whatever talents you have to make a contribution to the show!TREASURE:- BOOST IT OR STREAM SATS on the Podcasting 2.0 apps @ https://podcastapps.com- DONATE via Monero @ https://xmrchat.com/ugmf- BUY SOME STICKERS @ https://www.ungovernablemisfits.com/shop/FOUNDATIONhttps://foundation.xyz/ungovernableFoundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty.As a sovereign computing company, Foundation is the antithesis of today's tech conglomerates. Returning to cypherpunk principles, they build open source technology that “can't be evil”.Thank you Foundation Devices for sponsoring the show!Use code: Ungovernable for $10 off of your purchaseCAKE WALLEThttps://cakewallet.comCake Wallet is an open-source, non-custodial wallet available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Linux.Features:- Built-in Exchange: Swap easily between Bitcoin and Monero.- User-Friendly: Simple interface for all users.Monero Users:- Batch Transactions: Send multiple payments at once.- Faster Syncing: Optimized syncing via specified restore heights- Proxy Support: Enhance privacy with proxy node options.Bitcoin Users:- Coin Control: Manage your transactions effectively.- Silent Payments: Static bitcoin addresses- Batch Transactions: Streamline your payment process.Thank you Cake Wallet for sponsoring the show!MYNYMBOXhttps://mynymbox.netYour go-to for anonymous server hosting solutions, featuring: virtual private & dedicated servers, domain registration and DNS parking. We don't require any of your personal information, and you can purchase using Bitcoin, Lightning, Monero and many other cryptos.Explore benefits such as No KYC, complete privacy & security, and human support.

Robert Viglione is the Co-Founder & CEO at Horizen Labs, and the Founder of zkVerify . In this conversation we talk about zero-knowledge proofs, why they are critical for U.S. national security, how this technology allows machines to share information without revealing data, Rob's experience as a military intelligence officer in Afghanistan, how he discovered the value of Bitcoin, and why ZKPs are one of the most underrated technologies shaping the future.======================Check out my NEW show for daily bite-sized breakdowns of the biggest stories in finance, technology, and politics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://pompdesk.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠======================Bitizenship helps Bitcoin-forward investors gain EU residency and a path to Portuguese citizenship in five years while maintaining exposure to Bitcoin. Their regulated fund qualifies you for the Golden Visa through an operating company focused on Bitcoin-native innovation. Book a free strategy call at https://bitizenship.com/pomp.======================Bitwise is one of the largest and fastest-growing crypto asset managers, with more than $15 billion in client assets across an expanding suite of investment solutions—including the world's largest crypto index fund—plus products spanning Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, and crypto equities. In addition to managing assets, Bitwise helps investors stay informed about the fast-moving crypto market. Every week, CIO Matt Hougan breaks down what's happening in crypto in five minutes or less. Read the latest at https://experts.bitwiseinvestments.com/cio-memos. Certain Bitwise investment products may be subject to the extreme risks associated with investing in crypto assets. Visit https://bitwiseinvestments.com/disclosures to learn more.======================Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:28 - ZK proofs and bitcoin & crypto in Afghanistan 7:25 - National security use cases 10:42 - Biggest areas for opportunity 14:45 - AI, proof of human & machine 20:25 - Why blockchain is so valuable 24:44 - What are some technical obstacles? 27:17 - How to cut costs and improve efficiency 30:33 - Bitcoin integration & future tech

In this episode of The Defiant Podcast, we sit down with Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder and CEO of StarkWare, to explore how StarkNet is revolutionizing blockchain scalability with ZK proofs. From Bitcoin staking to the creation of an "integrity web," Eli shares groundbreaking insights into the future of decentralized finance, Bitcoin's execution layer, and the role of StarkNet in shaping the blockchain ecosystem. Tune in to discover how StarkNet is leading the charge in decentralization, scalability, and innovation.Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Eli Ben-Sasson & StarkWare00:24 – StarkNet's mission: Scaling blockchain with ZK proofs01:30 – StarkWare's achievements: $8B valuation & global impact03:22 – BTC Phi: Bitcoin staking & $100M incentive program07:05 – How Bitcoin staking works on StarkNet17:11 – StarkNet as Bitcoin's execution layer: The vision27:21 – Verifying Bitcoin headers in milliseconds: A breakthrough41:02 – StarkNet's role in the "integrity web"49:51 – Why corporate chains won't work in crypto51:53 – Closing thoughts: Decentralization, scale, and the future

Garvit Goel is the Founder and CEO of Electron, a company specializing in TEE and ZK technologies, backed by leading investors including Stake Capital, Gnosis, Lambda Class, and Legion. Electron recently launched Permute, the most cost-efficient and liquid Bitcoin bridge, powered by TEE.Garvit is an experienced deeptech entrepreneur with research publications in biotechnology and advanced fluid dynamics, as well as investments in aerospace and depth-sensing. A graduate of IIT Delhi, one of Asia's most prestigious engineering institutes, Garvit brings a multidisciplinary background and a proven track record in building frontier technology ventures.

Garvit Goel is the Founder and CEO of Electron, a company specializing in TEE and ZK technologies, backed by leading investors including Stake Capital, Gnosis, Lambda Class, and Legion. Electron recently launched Permute, the most cost-efficient and liquid Bitcoin bridge, powered by TEE.Garvit is an experienced deeptech entrepreneur with research publications in biotechnology and advanced fluid dynamics, as well as investments in aerospace and depth-sensing. A graduate of IIT Delhi, one of Asia's most prestigious engineering institutes, Garvit brings a multidisciplinary background and a proven track record in building frontier technology ventures.

In this episode of The Defiant Podcast, we sit down with Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder and CEO of StarkWare, to explore how StarkNet is revolutionizing blockchain scalability with ZK proofs. From Bitcoin staking to the creation of an "integrity web," Eli shares groundbreaking insights into the future of decentralized finance, Bitcoin's execution layer, and the role of StarkNet in shaping the blockchain ecosystem. Tune in to discover how StarkNet is leading the charge in decentralization, scalability, and innovation.Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Eli Ben-Sasson & StarkWare00:24 – StarkNet's mission: Scaling blockchain with ZK proofs01:30 – StarkWare's achievements: $8B valuation & global impact03:22 – BTC Phi: Bitcoin staking & $100M incentive program07:05 – How Bitcoin staking works on StarkNet17:11 – StarkNet as Bitcoin's execution layer: The vision27:21 – Verifying Bitcoin headers in milliseconds: A breakthrough41:02 – StarkNet's role in the "integrity web"49:51 – Why corporate chains won't work in crypto51:53 – Closing thoughts: Decentralization, scale, and the future

John, VP of Product at Horizen Labs, breaks down how Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) shift us from “trust” to “zero doubt.” We cover what ZK is (with an intuitive cave/password analogy), why ZK rollups matter, and how ZK Verify aims to be a dedicated, hyper-efficient proof-verification blockchain (think “B2B chain” living behind apps). We discuss tradeoffs (security/decentralization/throughput), SNARKs vs STARKs, real use cases (logins, proof of personhood, high-frequency trading privacy), why some things are over-hyped (prediction markets), and what's next (mainnet, grants, API tools, and massive proof scalability). If you care about scaling Web3 without sacrificing trustlessness, this one's for you.Timestamps[00:00] John's path from banking product to ZK & Horizen Labs[00:03] What Horizen Labs builds; the through-line of ZK across products[00:05] ZK explained: proving without revealing (the cave & secret door)[00:08] Why ZK rollups: decongesting Ethereum and lowering gas[00:10] ZK Verify: a dedicated chain for proof verification (Celestia-style specialization)[00:13] Product vision: mainnet, throughput, efficiency; exploring more of the ZK stack[00:14] Who uses it: “B2B blockchain” for high-volume proofs (DEX/HFT, logins, identity)[00:16] The trilemma still exists; where ZK helps and where tradeoffs remain[00:18] SNARKs vs STARKs; trusted setups & security nuance[00:21] Scaling challenges: fast-moving ZK landscape; substrate upgrades; mainstream timing[00:24] Adoption: UX, stablecoins, institutions, and avoiding another FTX moment[00:31] “Zero doubt” > “trust”: why ZK removes the need to trust[00:32] Most over-hyped now? Prediction markets (and a caveat)[00:36] Roadmap: capacity, aggregation, sample apps, grants, dev onboarding[00:40] Ask: builders, followers, grant applicants, API usersConnecthttps://horizenlabs.io/https://www.linkedin.com/company/horizenlabs/https://x.com/horizenlabshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/johncamardo/https://x.com/john_camardoDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Shiv Shankar is the CEO at Boundless Network.In this episode, we dive into the rise of Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technology, exploring how ZK can transform blockchains like Ethereum and beyond. From quantum-proof security to a universal ZK protocol, learn why so many builders in DeFi and Web3 believe ZK is key to the next era of scalability, privacy, and interoperability.------

In this episode of Galaxy Brains, Alex Thorn welcomes Vivek Raman, Co-Founder & CEO of Etherealize, to discuss whether Ethereum can become the world's settlement layer. They cover Ethereum's roadmap, tokenization on L1 vs L2s, ZK-powered privacy for institutions, and why ETH is emerging as a yielding store-of-value alongside Bitcoin.    Plus, Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) joins to discuss crypto liquidations, Bitcoin's rebound, equity market momentum, gold's new highs, and how Fed policy and fiscal dynamics are shaping risk appetite.    This episode was recorded on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.   Disclaimer: https://www.galaxy.com/galaxy-brains-episode-181-disclaimer ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/research/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/⁠

In this episode, Anna Rose and Nico Mohnblatt catch up with Ian Miers from the University of Maryland, starting with his work on seminal ZK blockchain research, Zerocoin and Zerocash and the creation of the first zk-focused blockchain project Zcash. They then explore the history of trusted setups, including the trusted setup bug discovery in Zcash, and subsequent improvements like Powers of Tau. Ian also discussed his work on ZEXE, a system that has inspired the formation of Aleo, and his more recent works: zk-creds for building flexible anonymous credentials from existing identity signals like passports, and zk-promises for supporting anonymous reputation, moderation, and callbacks in decentralized systems. They also touch on broader topics like post-quantum security considerations, sybil resistance, and the need for programmable privacy tools. Related Links Ian Miers: Academic profile and publications Zerocoin: Anonymous Distributed E-Cash from Bitcoin Pinocchio: Nearly Practical Verifiable Computation Zerocash: Decentralized Anonymous Payments from Bitcoin Zcash: Privacy-preserving cryptocurrency based on Zerocash protocol Zexe: Enabling Decentralized Private Computation Powers of Tau Ceremony: Zcash Foundation's multi-party computation for secure zk-SNARK parameters Powers-of-Tau to the People: Decentralizing Setup Ceremonies zk-creds: Flexible Anonymous Credentials from zkSNARKs and Existing Identity Infrastructure zk-promises: Anonymous Moderation, Reputation, and Blocking from Anonymous Credentials with Callbacks Decentralized Anonymous Credentials Sonic: Zero-Knowledge SNARKs from Linear-Size Universal and Updatable Structured Reference Strings Quadratic Span Programs and Succinct NIZKs without PCPs 

In this episode, Anna Rose chats with David Z and Oleksandr (Sasha) from Privado ID and Billions Network about the evolution of ZK-based identity systems, tracing their roots back to iden3 in 2018, one of the earliest projects to pioneer ZK for on-chain identity. They discuss their origin as the iden3, their creation of the influential Circom DSL, the move into Polygon ID, the spin-out as Privado ID with a focus on B2B privacy tools and verifiable credentials, and the recent launch of Billions Network, which aims to build a scalable network of humans and AI agents with mobile-first verification and progressive proofs. They compare their broad, composable approach to projects like Self, Rarimo, and ZK Email, while highlighting future plans for reputation layers, on-chain economies, and AI agent identities to enable accountable interactions in a decentralised world. Related links: Privado ID introduces Billions: The First Global Human & AI Network Billions Launches Mobile App for Digital Identity Verification in the Age of AI DEEPTRUST: VERIFIABLE IDENTITIES AND REPUTATION FOR AI AGENTS Iden3 Protocol Specifications (Version 0) W3C: Verifiable Credentials Overview Poseidon: ZK-Friendly Hashing European Digital Identity ZK HACK - Introducing Circom 2.0 - Iden3 Iden3: Sparse Merkle Trees Billions App Transforms ID Verification with Privacy-First Liveness Checks ZK Whiteboard Season 3 Module 2 High-Performance Engineering for SNARKs, w/ Jim Posen

Abdel is a Starkware engineer who, over the last 7 years, went from building EIP 1559 on Ethereum to becoming a Bitcoin maximalist who wants ZK STARKs to happen. In this episode, we talk about his journey & some of Bitcoin's cultural issues. Time stamps: 00:00:59 - Sponsors: Sideshift, Citrea, Bitcoin.com News, LayerTwo Labs, NoOnes.com 00:01:38 - Abdel's unique journey: From Ethereum core dev at ConsenSys to Bitcoin maximalism 00:02:17 - Early Bitcoin curiosity (2011-2012) vs Ethereum's "world computer" appeal 00:03:51 - Fintech background: Working for banks before fighting them 00:04:31 - Always a Bitcoin + Ethereum maxi: Building unstoppable systems 00:06:07 - North Star vs "Nostr": Unstoppable vs compromised systems 00:06:23 - Fintech to DeFi? Payments focus, not advanced trading 00:07:29 - First Ethereum contributions: Smart contracts 00:09:09 - Deep dive: Championing EIP-1559 (fee burn, ultrasound money) 00:11:03 - EIP-1559's governance risks: Changing monetary policy on the fly 00:11:16 - Ethereum's slippery slopes: DAO hard fork to fee burns 00:12:12 - Ethereum as anti-Bitcoin experiment: From colored coins to rollups 00:13:48 - Ethereum Classic hopes; market follows narratives, not fixed supply 00:14:28 - EIP-1559 process: 2+ years of debate vs Bitcoin's immutability 00:15:59 - Boiling frog with Vitalik: Accumulating compromises (trusted setups) 00:18:28 - Ethereum precedents: Premine, PoS migration, rushed upgrades 00:19:14 - Social layer strength: Protects core principles vs nation-states 00:19:41 - Non-tech users in governance: Better than dev-only control 00:22:32 - Educating the social layer: Privacy warnings in Bitcoin tools 00:24:26 - Risks: Bitcoin (tech obsolescence) vs Ethereum (social dilution) 00:26:49 - Bitcoin meetups: Ideology & tech vs Ethereum's builder focus 00:28:00 - Shocking anti-Bitcoin sentiment from Ethereum side 00:29:52 - PoW beauty: External entropy, fair distribution (not Ponzi) 00:31:44 - PoW vs PoS: Tolerating Ethereum's PoS for decentralization 00:34:20 - Bitcoin's privacy crisis: Needs scale + affordability 00:36:43 - Sponsor: Layer2 Labs (Drivechains for sidechains like Zcash fork) 00:38:02 - Sponsor: Citrea (ZK rollup on Bitcoin via BitVM2) 00:40:09 - Citrea drama: Unfair criticism amid filter wars 00:42:40 - Citrea vs Alpen: First-to-market wins (garbled circuits delay) 00:46:01 - Video game analogy: Duke Nukem Forever vs pragmatic launches 00:47:25 - Lesson from Ethereum: Optimistic rollups dominate despite ZK superiority 00:48:56 - Dev events vs mainstream: Bridging tech narratives to plebs 01:10:00 - Fragmentation in Bitcoin community, why plebs dismiss innovation 02:30:00 - Off-topic: Immigration in Europe (Romania/France parallels, economic pressures) 02:38:16 - Bitcoin as catalyst: Inflation from crises drives adoption 02:39:46 - Decentralization as development sign: Small-scale consensus 02:42:11 - New chains start centralized; trust incentives lacking in L2s 02:44:41 - Starkware as bridge to Bitcoin: Pre-existing interest 02:45:57 - Elevator pitch: STARK proofs for Bitcoin (open-source, battle-tested) 02:48:21 - Endgame: Verify STARKs on Bitcoin for programmability + privacy 02:49:52 - Meme magic: One STARK proof is smaller in size than a photo, costs less than a Big Mac, can be verified in a blink 02:52:29 - STARKs vs SNARKs: No trusted setup, quantum-secure, hash-based 02:54:31 - Experiments: Cashu with STARKs (private programmable e-cash) 02:58:37 - Nostr DVMS: Verifiable AI/services in permissionless marketplace 03:01:16 - Cashu origin story: Bar chat with Calle to Jack Dorsey endorsement 03:03:16 - Cashu honesty: Not scaling, but privacy bridge vs custodians 03:06:25 - Nihilism in Bitcoin: Mental gymnastics vs Ethereum's build-first ethos 03:07:48 - Permission culture: Asking nodes for ZK proofs/Lightning channels 03:08:27 - Event split: Dev confs (BTC++) vs narrative fests (BTC Prague) 03:10:29 - Why invest without understanding? Newbie wave acceleration 03:11:23 - Niche value: In-between content bridges extremes 03:13:48 - Who listens matters: Robin Linus' DM is more important than mass views 03:16:07 - Still early days: 16 years in, aim for 1B daily users 03:16:39 - Special word: "Grinta" (grit mindset) for full listeners 03:18:14 - Outro: Thanks & next: Shai on PoW improvements

For episode 219 of the Crypto Altruists podcast, we're excited to welcome Matthias (Matze) Seidl of growthepie and Leon Waidmann of the Onchain Foundation to explore how Ethereum has grown into a force for global impact and discuss their landmark report: 10 Years of Ethereum - Building the World Ledger.In today's episode you'll learn:

ZK-SNARKs are moving from experimental tech to Ethereum's core infrastructure faster than most realize.Today we sit down with Justin Drake from the Ethereum Foundation to explore the "Giga Gas Frontier", his vision for 1 billion gas per second on L1, privacy wormholes bringing anonymity directly to Ethereum, and why collaborative proving networks unlock massive throughput.We cover how ZK solves institutional pain points around privacy and post-quantum security, plus Justin's thoughts on the newly rebranded Privacy Stewards of Ethereum team.Let's get into it.The Rollup---Timestamps:00:44 Justin's ZK Journey07:00 Starknet Ad07:30 Boundless & Eth Collab09:45 ZKVM Diversity12:38 Ethereum Roadmap: What's Next?14:50 Ethereum's Institutional Appeal18:20 Institutions on ZK & Quantum21:30 Collaborative Proving Networks---Justin Drake Socials: https://x.com/drakefjustinEthereum Foundation Socials: https://x.com/ethereumfndnEthereum Foundation Website: https://ethereum.foundation/---Recall is the reputation layer for the Internet of Agents. Trusted. Verifiable. Merit-based. Built for a future where AI agents discover each other through proven performance, not marketing budgets. Learn more here: https://recall.network/---

In this episode, Anna Rose and Guillermo Angeris speak with Bobbin Threadbare and Gaylord Warner from Miden to explore their zkVM and edge blockchain architecture. The group also reminisces on how they've each been a part of the ZK Whiteboard Sessions over the years. Bobbin shares Miden's earliest beginnings from Winterfell at Facebook through its development within Polygon to the recent spin-out as an independent project. The team discusses their custom ISA designed for blockchain use cases, and the multi-stage compilation pipeline that supports it. The conversation also covers Miden's pragmatic approach to privacy implementation, their plans for gradual decentralization starting with a centralized L2, and how they incentivize users to keep state off-chain through multidimensional fee structures. Related links: ZK Whiteboard Episode 373: Ethproofs, zkVM Benchmarks & the Unstoppable Rise of ZK with Justin Drake Episode 369: Ligero for Memory-Efficient ZK with Muthu Episode 367: Local-First with grjte and Goblin Oats Episode 365: ZK in Sui & zkAt with Kostas Kryptos Episode 210: The Road to STARKs and Miden with Bobbin Threadbare ZK Whiteboard Sessions - Module Four: SNARKs vs STARKs with Bobbin Threadbare ZK13: Lifted FRI: A uniform multi-domain polynomial commitment scheme ZK Study Club - STARKs overview - Session 4  ZK Hack Berlin Winterfell Fruity Friends Check out the NEW ZK Whiteboard Season 3 here. **If you like what we do:**

In this episode, we brought together leaders from Gelato, L2Beat, Succinct, and Spire Labs to examine the state of Ethereum rollups. Our discussion covers L1 vs. L2 dynamics, Stripe and other corporations launching chains, limitations of current rollup infrastructure, bridging challenges, ZK proofs, real-time proving progress, canonical vs. external bridges, and the future trajectory of L2 technology. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. Resources  Ethereum Settlement Score: https://ethresear.ch/t/ethereum-settlement-score-ess-revitalizing-the-rollup-centric-roadmap/22922 Are L2s Breaking Away From Ethereum? https://app.blockworksresearch.com/research/are-l2s-breaking-away-from-ethereum — Bitcoin DeFi is heating up on Aptos, the BTCFi growth chain with nearly $400M in BTC assets supported by a secure, fast, and affordable MVM environment. Aptos users can acquire, hold, and earn attractive BTCFi yields via Echo aBTC and OKX xBTC, without typical bridge risks and high fees.  Explore BTC yield opportunities on Aptos via OKX Earn and Aptos-native platforms https://web3.okx.com/earn/activity/xbtc-aptos  -- Is your treasury losing value to inflation? Learn how to make digital assets like ETH and SOL productive with uncorrelated, protocol-driven staking rewards.  A new report from Liquid Collective and EigenCloud outlines a practical guide for CFOs to integrate institutional-grade staking and restaking.  Read The Productive Treasury Report: https://liquidcollective.io/corporate-treasury-staking/  – Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code 0x100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london – Blockworks is hiring a Research Data Analyst. If you live in SQL and love making sense of onchain chaos, apply today: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Blockworks?utm_source=EQPb2dAAxr – Follow Hubert: https://x.com/hubkotl Follow Leland:  https://x.com/Lsquaredleland Follow Luis: https://x.com/luis_0x Follow mteam: https://x.com/mteamisloading Follow Marc: https://x.com/marcarjoon Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+UFFz4z3qyrhhMDYx —-- [TIMESTAMPS] —-- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Starkware GC Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos explains how ZK rollups and selective disclosure enable scalable, privacy-preserving blockchain use that regulators can work with. She covers L2 vs. L1, ZK vs. optimistic rollups, U.S. and EU regulatory shifts, and concrete ways TradFi can interact with DeFi while managing financial-crime risk.

In this episode, Anna Rose and Tarun Chitra chat with Huijia (Rachel) Lin from the University of Washington to explore indistinguishability obfuscation (iO), often described as the 'holy grail of cryptography'. iO is a powerful primitive that, if fully realised, could have profound implications for privacy tech as a whole. Rachel helps break down the concept for listeners who may already be familiar with ZK, FHE and TEEs, clarifying how iO differs but also some of the similarities in the assumptions upon which it is based. Rachel also explains how it differs from similar concepts: garbled circuits and functional encryption. The discussion covers the evolution of iO research in her work over the last decade, how the cryptographic assumptions have hardened since that time, and what iO can offer in terms of precise, controlled information revelation. Related links: Indistinguishability obfuscation from well-founded assumptions Indistinguishability Obfuscation from DDH-like Assumptions on Constant-Degree Graded Encodings On Lattices, Learning with Errors, Random Linear Codes, and Cryptography How to Use Indistinguishability Obfuscation: Deniable Encryption, and More Functional Encryption for Quadratic Functions, and Applications to Predicate Encryption Garbled circuit ZK Whiteboard Season 3 just kicked off with our first Module all about Hash Functions! In this, we have host Nico and guest JP Aumauson walk us through how to build a Hash Function. JP was also previously on the show to discuss the topic, you can see his episode here! See all Whiteboard Sessions including previous seasons here.    **If you like what we do:** * Find all our links here! @ZeroKnowledge | Linktree * Subscribe to our podcast

Pauline (CMO, ChangeNOW) joins Sam in Bali to unpack how ChangeNOW carved a distinct niche from big CEXs by serving retail users and wallets with instant, account-free swaps (flash custody, fixed/floating rates). She explains the B2B engine behind their growth (wallets, casinos, travel, payments), why direct traffic + brand beats blunt ads, and how LLM-SEO is changing discovery.They cover CEX vs DeFi UX, security tradeoffs, meme coin mania, stablecoin rails, and what Binance/Coinbase did right in brand and distribution. Practical gems for founders on partner-led growth, API monetization, and real content > AI content.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Intro — Bali session + setup [00:02:00] Pauline's start: grad school → crypto → ChangeNOW (6 ppl → 400+) [00:04:30] What ChangeNOW does: instant swaps, flash custody, fixed vs floating [00:06:00] Business model, fees, and who it serves (retail, low-commitment swaps) [00:08:30] CEX UX vs retail needs; why simplicity wins[00:10:00] Growth levers: brand, direct traffic, PR, product marketing[00:11:30] B2B to C: wallets, casinos, travel; API rails to monetize wallets [00:13:00] Partner acquisition: plug-and-play swap/payments/nodes custody [00:14:30] Market trends: DeFi security, stablecoins, “newbie-friendly” pivots [00:16:30] Incidents & user protection: pause/rollback vs “pure” decentralization [00:20:00] Meme coins vs real communities; reputational drag and utility [00:23:00] Crypto's real value: remittances, NGOs, private donations [00:24:30] Ethereum UX, ZK, gas, and why ETH needs PR (and grants) [00:26:30] Brand lessons: Binance community flywheel; Coinbase legitimacy play [00:30:00] Social tone without cringe; distribution > cleverness [00:31:30] The ask: partners (wallets, tokens, exchanges, payments, “crypto banks”) [00:33:00] Bonus: LLM-SEO tips & why humans must write your contentConnecthttps://changenow.io/http://linkedin.com/company/changenow-io/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauline-shangett/DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Yonatan Sompolinsky is an academic in the field of computer science, best known for his work on the GHOST protocol (Greedy Heaviest Observed Subtree, which was cited in the Ethereum whitepaper) and the way he applied his research to create Kaspa. In this episode, we talk about scaling Proof of Work and why Kaspa might be a worthy contender to process global payments. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Time stamps: 00:01:22 - Debunking rumors: Why some think Yonatan is Satoshi Nakamoto 00:02:52 - Candidates for Satoshi: Charles Hoskinson, Charlie Lee, Zooko, and Alex Chepurnoy 00:03:41 - Alex Chepurnoy as a Satoshi-like figure 00:04:07 - Kaspa overview: DAG structure, no orphaned blocks, generalization of Bitcoin 00:04:55 - Similarities between Kaspa and Bitcoin fundamentals 00:06:12 - Why Kaspa couldn't be built directly on Bitcoin 00:08:05 - Kaspa as generalization of Nakamoto consensus 00:11:55 - Origins of GHOST protocol and early DAG concepts for Bitcoin scaling 00:13:16 - Academic motivation for GHOST and transitioning to computer science 00:13:50 - Turtle pet named Bitcoin 00:15:22 - Increasing block rate in Bitcoin and GHOST protocol 00:16:57 - Meeting Gregory Maxwell and discovering GHOST flaws 00:20:00 - Yonatan's views on drivechains and Bitcoin maximalism 00:20:36 - Defining Bitcoin maximalism: Capital B vs lowercase b 00:23:18 - Satoshi's support for Namecoin and merged mining 00:24:12 - Bitcoin culture in 2013-2018: Opposing other functionalities 00:26:01 - Vitalik's 2014 article on Bitcoin maximalism 00:26:13 - Andrew Poelstra's opposition to other assets on Bitcoin 00:26:38 - Bitcoin culture: Distaste for DeFi, criticism of Ethereum as a scam 00:28:03 - Bitcoin Cash developments: Cash tokens, cash fusion, contracts 00:28:39 - Rejection of Ethereum in Bitcoin circles 00:30:18 - Ethereum's successful PoS transition despite critics 00:35:04 - Ethereum's innovation: From Plasma to ZK rollups, nurturing development 00:37:04 - Stacks protocol and criticism from Luke Dashjr 00:39:02 - Bitcoin culture justifying technical limitations 00:41:01 - Declining Bitcoin adoption as money, rise of altcoins for payments 00:43:02 - Kaspa's aspirations: Merging sound money with DeFi, beyond just payments 00:43:56 - Possibility of tokenized Bitcoin on Kaspa 00:46:30 - Native currency advantage and friction in bridges 00:48:49 - WBTC on Ethereum scale vs Bitcoin L2s 00:53:33 - Quotes: Richard Dawkins on atheism, Milton Friedman on Yap Island money 00:55:44 - Story of Kaspa's messy fair launch in 2021 01:14:08 - Tech demo of Kaspa wallet experience 01:28:45 - Kaspa confirmation times & transaction fees 01:43:26 - GHOST DAG visualizer 01:44:10 - Mining Kaspa 01:55:48 - Data pruning in Kaspa, DAG vs MimbleWimble 02:01:40 - Grin & the fairest launch 02:12:21 - Zcash scaling & ZKP OP code in Kaspa 02:19:50 - Jameson Lopp, cold storage & self custody elitism 02:35:08 - Social recovery 02:41:00 - Amir Taaki, DarkFi & DAO 02:53:10 - Nick Szabo's God Protocols 03:00:00 - Layer twos on Kaspa for DeFi 03:13:09 - How Kaspa's DeFi will resemble Solana 03:24:03 - Centralized exchanges vs DeFi 03:32:05 - The importance of community projects 03:37:00 - DAG KNIGHT and its resilience 03:51:00 - DAG KNIGHT tradeoffs 03:58:18 - Blockchain vs DAG, the bottleneck for Kaspa 04:03:00 - 100 blocks per second? 04:11:43 - Question from Quai's Dr. K 04:17:03 - Doesn't Kaspa require super fast internet? 04:23:10 - Are ASIC miners desirable? 04:33:53 - Why Proof of Work matters 04:35:55 - A short history of Bitcoin mining 04:44:00 - DAG's sequencing 04:49:09 - Phantom GHOST DAG 04:52:47 - Why Kaspa had high inflation initially 04:55:10 - Selfish mining 05:03:00 - K Heavy Hash & other community questions 06:33:20 - Latency settings in DAG KNIGHT for security 06:36:52 - Aviv Zohar's involvement in Kaspa research 06:38:07 - World priced in Kaspa after hyperinflation 06:39:51 - Kaspa's fate intertwined with crypto 06:40:29 - Kaspa contracts vs Solana, why better for banks 06:42:53 - Cohesive developer experience in Kaspa like Solana 06:45:22 - Incorporating ZK design in Kaspa smart contracts 06:47:22 - Heroes: Garry Kasparov 06:48:12 - Shift in attitude from academics like Hoskinson, Buterin, Back 06:53:07 - Adam Back's criticism of Kaspa 06:55:57 - Michael Jordan and LeBron analogy for Bitcoiners' mindset 06:58:02 - Can Kaspa flip Bitcoin in market cap 07:00:34 - Gold and USD market cap comparison 07:06:06 - Collaboration with Kai team 07:10:37 - Community improvement: More context on crypto 07:13:43 - Theoretical maximum TPS for Kaspa 07:16:05 - Full ZK on L1 improvements 07:17:45 - Atomic composability and logic zones in Kaspa 07:23:12 - Sparkle and monolithic UX feel 07:26:00 - Wrapping up: Beating podcast length record, final thoughts on Bitcoin and Kaspa 07:27:31 - Why Yonatan called a scammer despite explanations 07:32:29 - Luke Dashjr's views and disconnect 07:33:01 - Hope for Bitcoin scaling and revolution

In this episode, Anna Rose and Tarun Chitra chat with Vlad and Murat from Lighter, a ZK-powered perp DEX on Ethereum. They explore how perps, short for perpetuals/perpetual trades, emerged as a crypto invention, how the exchanges offering perps evolved over the years, and the tradeoff space between transparency and privacy, specifically for marketmakers. Vladimir discusses the advantage of building a perp DEX with a team consisting of both quants and engineers. They also cover how ZK has come to be used in some projects but not others, what opportunities verifiability can unlock, and why their project favored building custom ZK circuits over using existing zkVMs. Related links: ZK Whiteboard Sessions  zkLighter White Paper A primer on perpetuals Hyperliquid docs dYdX GMX Lighter Discord Check out the latest jobs in ZK at the ZK Podcast Jobs Board.  **If you like what we do:** * Find all our links here! @ZeroKnowledge | Linktree * Subscribe to our podcast newsletter * Follow us on Twitter @zeroknowledgefm * Join us on Telegram * Catch us on YouTube **Support the show:** * Patreon * ETH - Donation address *

A daily update on what's happening in the Rocket Pool community on Discord, Twitter, Reddit, and the DAO forum. #RocketPool #rpl #Ethereum #eth #crypto #cryptocurrency #staking #news Podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/cd29a3d8/podcast/rss Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/rocket-fuel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Mvta9d2MsKq2u62w8RSoo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-fuel/id1655014529 0:00 - Welcome ETH ATH price https://www.binance.com/en/trade/ETH_USDT?theme=dark&type=spot https://www.reddit.com/r/ethfinance/comments/qkxqge/comment/hj1082t/ https://x.com/drjasper_eth/status/1959698247909343280 https://x.com/superphiz/status/1959700621210120675? Rocket Pool newsNew Rocket Pool explorer https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/1064611985523757067/1407403166940794900 https://devnet.rocketexplorer.net/ Smart Node release https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/918351974406172723/1407802110598320181 Ethereum news Ethereum platform for financial world https://x.com/NateGeraci/status/1958745372978827422 https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/peter-thiel-ether-investors-39b37a98?st=dYf8AC https://x.com/NateGeraci/status/1957959193299939790 https://x.com/nategeraci/status/1958236505324793894? https://x.com/NateGeraci/status/1958742395182285102 https://x.com/ryansadams/status/1958277913616527830 https://x.com/vivekventures/status/1958422350426181766? https://x.com/defiignas/status/1958754787345727712? Ethereum is for privacy https://x.com/ethereum/status/1957849534077513840? ZK bounty https://x.com/pumatheuma/status/1958279702977867969 Fidelity ETH explainers https://x.com/DigitalAssets/status/1957792672376070610 Bitcoin whale moving to Ether https://x.com/mlmabc/status/1958495528624263221 https://x.com/deitaone/status/1958495722522792309 https://x.com/mlmabc/status/1958551843740459337 https://x.com/mlmabc/status/1958786817844523107 https://x.com/mlmabc/status/1958843572494422271 New MetaMask stable coin https://x.com/metamask/status/1958501352805392885 All currencies onchain https://x.com/jessepollak/status/1958617904850903364? Why go $bold? https://x.com/bjnpck/status/1958119896081994145? Ethereum scaling https://x.com/tokenterminal/status/1959325515229344149 ETF flows https://farside.co.uk/eth/ SER update https://x.com/milesdeutscher/status/1958144523089125472 In other news Fed talk https://x.com/deitaone/status/1958495722522792309 LST ETF application https://x.com/buffalu__/status/1958914355145187331 Print these out https://x.com/iamDCinvestor/status/1958317038319095921

Offchain Labs partners with Succinct to bring ZK to Arbitrum. MetaMask introduces Social Login. Euler launches EulerEarn. And SharpLink buys an additional 56,533 ETH. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/770 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Late-night emergency live with ZK on JAKIB Sports. We're reacting to the Eagles' moves—Fred Johnson in the building and Sam Howell to midnight green. How do these additions change the depth chart, QB room dynamics behind Jalen Hurts, and the 53-man calculus? I'll break down fit, contract/roster ripple effects, and what it signals from Howie Roseman heading into the stretch.Jump in the live chat—Super Chats on screen, your takes drive the show.#Eagles #FlyEaglesFly #NFL #JAKIBSports #ZanderKrauseSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/birds-365/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Anna Rose and Nico Mohnblatt catch up with Justin Drake from the Ethereum Foundation to explore Ethproofs, asking what exactly is Ethproofs: is it a meme, a platform, a benchmarking effort and/or an emerging community? Justin shares the emergence of the project within the EF, the influences that shaped it and what Ethproofs comprises of today. He also shares the goals of the project and how this initiative supports the snarkification of the EVM by providing standardized benchmarks for the growing ecosystem of zkVMs. Their discussion covers the evolution from monolithic zkEVM approaches to RISC-V-based systems, and movement towards mandatory proofs and eventual zkVM enshrinement. Related links: Episode 369: Ligero for Memory-Efficient ZK with Muthu Episode 321: STIR with Gal Arnon & Giacomo Fenzi Episode 258: Ultrasound Money & VRFs with Justin Drake Episode 120: ZKPs in Ethereum with Vitalik Buterin & Justin Drake Episode 74: Blockchain 101: Randomness and Random Beacons with Justin Drake ZK11: SNARK proving ASICs - Justin Drake L2BEAT Picus  Announcing Protocol Check out the latest jobs in ZK at the ZK Podcast Jobs Board.  **If you like what we do:** * Find all our links here! @ZeroKnowledge | Linktree * Subscribe to our podcast newsletter * Follow us on Twitter @zeroknowledgefm * Join us on

In this conversation, Andrew Poelstra discusses the recent launch of Simplicity on Liquid, a federated sidechain of Bitcoin. He explains the technical aspects of Liquid, its advantages, and how Simplicity serves as a new scripting language that enhances expressivity and formal verification capabilities. The discussion covers potential use cases for Simplicity, including advanced covenant implementations, ZK verification, and its role in capital markets and asset issuance. The conversation also touches on the implications of stablecoins moving to their own chains and contrasts Liquid with other Layer 2 solutions like Lightning.Takeaways

For episode 581 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Alexei Zamyatin, Co-founder of BOB. BOB combines the security of Bitcoin with the DeFi innovation of Ethereum, creating the best place to build and earn yield with BTC. BOB is an optimistic rollup with ZK proofs on Ethereum secured by billions of dollars of staked Bitcoin, serviced by a hybrid BitVM bridge for native BTC integration. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:02) Who is Alexei Zamyatin?(3:55) What is BOB?(6:44) Hybrid BitVM(12:02) 1-click Bitcoin interactions(17:44) Partnerships(19:34) Future of BitcoinFi(25:33) Developer Documentation(28:38) BOB Roadmap(31:38) BOB website, socials & community

In this episode, Anna Rose and Kobi Gurkan chat with Vikas Rushi from PSE, and Ying Tong to explore two topics at the intersection of ZK and the real-world data: zkPDF and zkID.  First they dive into zkPDF, a set of tools for proving facts on digitally signed PDFs. Vikas talks about the challenges of parsing data inside zkVMs—working with decades-old specifications that use many different encodings, and tackling practical use-cases like bank statements and ID verification. They also explain how issuers, such as India's DigiLocker, can generate proofs in a way that protects individual privacy. Next they cover zkID and the EF's work on building a system that would meet the EU's Digital Identity Framework requirements ahead of its 2026 rollout. Ying Tong explains how the EF's work on zkID differs from existing zk-based identity projects, particularly through its device-binding requirements, the cryptographic community's feedback to the EU Commission, the trade-offs between proof systems, PSE's work on standards and more. They wrap up with a chat about the challenges of revocation in both systems, and what's next for the projects.  Related links: Episode 367: Local-First with grjte and Goblin Oats Episode 366: Bringing ID Onchain with Self Episode 363: Bringing ZK to Google Wallet with Abhi and Matteo Episode 362: zkTLS with Maddy from Reclaim Episode 358: Building ZK Registries Onchain with Rarimo Episode 353: Making ZK More Human with ZK Email Episode 330: Frameworks for Programmable Privacy with Ying Tong and Bryan Gillespie Community Privacy Residency Anon Aadhaar DigiLocker

Adrian Brink is co-founder of Anoma and Namada. Previously, he worked at Tendermint (Cosmos) as the 3rd core developer and Head of Partnerships, and at Web3 Foundation as a technologist. Before Anoma and Namada, Adrian also co-founded proof-of-stake validator Cryptium Labs and Metastate, an R&D team focused on protocol development, architecture, ZK cryptography, and programming languages.In this conversation, we discuss:- The present state of crypto- Almost every chain is a version of Ethereum- What are intents and why are they so important?- The decentralized nature of Anoma- Why is there so much infrastructure but so few apps?- What does Anoma's mainnet rollout look like?- Why is sovereignty the fundamental goal of the crypto movement?- Surviving WW3 (if it happens)- Becoming the “world computer”- Moving the DMV onchainAnomaWebsite: anoma.netX: @anomaDiscord: discord.gg/anomaNamadaWebsite: namada.netX: @namadaDiscord: discord.gg/namadaAdrian BrinkX: @adrianbrinkLinkedIn: Adrian Brink---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.  PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

On this week's Weekly Rollup, Ryan and David cover Tom Lee's $3B ETH buying spree at 12x Michael Saylor's pace, the race to become the top Ethereum treasury, and whether these companies are a buy or not. They also discuss the Roman Storm verdict, Trump's surprise $8.7T 401(k) crypto order, and Arthur Hayes selling millions in ETH. Plus, Base's 33-minute outage, the launch of Succinct's ZK prover network, and the SEC declaring liquid staking tokens are not securities. ---

Send us a textWhat if the best model for Web3 community building isn't found in crypto at all, but in places like Taylor Swift fandom or Buffalo Bills tailgates? This thought-provoking insight from Catherine Daly, CMO at Space and Time, challenges how we approach marketing in blockchain technology.Catherine takes us behind the scenes of marketing ZK-proven data infrastructure – perhaps one of the most technically complex offerings in the Web3 space. Rather than getting lost in technical jargon, she reveals her strategic approach to audience segmentation, explaining how the same technology solves fundamentally different problems for developers versus enterprise clients. This clarity of purpose allows Space and Time to communicate effectively across channels from crypto-native Twitter to enterprise-focused LinkedIn.The conversation turns refreshingly honest when discussing trust-building in an industry scarred by broken promises. "The simplest solution is really just to tell the truth," Catherine states, noting how their recent Microsoft Fabric integration generated massive attention precisely because it delivered on long-promised real-world utility rather than manufactured hype. This philosophy extends to her community-building approach, where she advocates focusing on shared values rather than financial incentives.For marketers entering Web3, Catherine offers practical wisdom gained from her journey: embrace being a generalist, don't fear looking back and cringing at past work (it means you're growing), and above all - be reliable. "If people know they can hand you work and it's going to get done well and in a timely manner, you're proving your value long before you have any real hard skills on paper."Whether you're marketing complex technology, building community, or exploring how AI tools like DreamSpace are democratizing blockchain development, this episode delivers actionable insights for navigating the evolving Web3 landscape with authenticity and purpose.This episode was recorded through a Descript call on July 29, 2025. Read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/building-trust-in-web3-with-catherine-daly/

In this episode, Anna Rose and Tarun Chitra chat with Miranda Christ, a computer science PhD student at Columbia University, about the intersection of cryptography and AI through watermarking techniques. Miranda shares her research on developing imperceptible ways to prove that content was created by AI models, covering everything from simple red-green word lists to sophisticated pseudorandom error-correcting codes. The discussion explores the cryptographic properties of watermarks - including completeness, soundness, and undetectability - and how these parallel the properties we see in zero-knowledge proof systems. Miranda explains how watermarking differs from other cryptographic approaches like ZKML by only modifying the sampling process rather than the underlying model weights, making it computationally lightweight and practical for deployment. Related links: Episode 206: Distilling DeFi Primitives with Guillermo, Alex and Tarun My AI Safety Lecture for UT Effective Altruism Google SynthID Amazon Public Watermark Detector How ChatGPT could embed a ‘watermark' in the text it generates - New York Times Wall Street Journal on OpenAI not Deploying Watermarks A Watermark for Large Language Models Undetectable Watermarks for Language Models Watermarks in the Sand: Impossibility of Strong Watermarking for Generative Models Pseudorandom Error-Correcting Codes Ideal Pseudorandom Codes Check out the latest jobs in ZK at the ZK Podcast Jobs Board

For episode 567 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Joe Andrews, Co-founder & President of Aztec. Aztec is a fully programmable private ZK-rollup on Ethereum enabling developers to create decentralized applications with encryption and scale.⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(0:55) Who is Joe Andrews?(4:03) Aztec in 2025(6:00) Aztec Roadmap(8:05) Aztec's role in Privacy Onchain(12:50) Aztec ecosystem applications(16:30) Balancing Privacy and Compliance Onchain(20:40) Future of Privacy(23:45) Events & Conferences in 2025(24:35) Aztec website, socials & community 

In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, Bruno Maia, Head of Growth at Cartesi, shares his journey from telecom to Web3, his early ICO days, and how he joined Cartesi to help expand Ethereum's design space with verifiable computation.Cartesi is building a Stage 2 optimistic rollup infrastructure with a fully verifiable Linux-based VM, enabling developers to write dApps in any language using familiar tools — without sacrificing decentralization or Ethereum security guarantees.Whether you're building in Web3, exploring zero-trust infrastructure, or just curious about the future of Ethereum scaling, this is a must-listen episode. Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces the episode with Bruno Maia from Cartesi.[00:01:00] Bruno's Background: From telecom and Qualcomm to ICOs and joining Web3 full-time in 2018.[00:03:00] Joining Cartesi: How Bruno became Head of Growth at Cartesi, co-founded by a longtime friend.[00:04:00] The Origin of Cartesi: Started as a verifiable AI marketplace, evolved into general-purpose rollup infra.[00:06:00] Cartesi's Infrastructure: RISC-V-based Linux VM, app-specific optimistic rollups, and Ethereum security.[00:07:00] Stage 2 Rollup Compliance: Importance of full trust minimization and Cartesi's dispute resolution mechanisms.[00:08:00] Use Cases: Advanced DeFi, verifiable AI, carbon credits, and decentralized gaming (e.g. PlayRise.io).[00:10:00] Developer Onboarding: Lowering the barrier for Web2 devs with full Linux support and rich dev tools.[00:12:00] Developer Strategy: Why targeting quality builders and full-funnel engagement matters more than hackathons.[00:14:00] Key KPI: Bruno explains why external funding for Cartesi-based projects is a core growth metric.[00:17:00] Monetization: Validator marketplace, token utility, attention economy, and long-term sustainability.[00:20:00] Biggest Objections: Why being a non-EVM, Linux-based rollup was initially misunderstood — but is now an advantage.[00:24:00] BD in Web3 vs Web2: Bruno explains how Web3 BD is closer to startup building — not sales.[00:29:00] Lessons Learned: Aligning GTM with product maturity and choosing the right users for the right stage.[00:30:00] The Future: Bruno and Sam discuss stablecoins, RWAs, Bitcoin, and the killer app potential of on-chain cash flows.[00:36:00] On RWAs: The real unlock is when real-world cash flows (e.g. rent, yield) hit the chain natively.[00:39:00] The Tech Stack Is Ready: Modular infra, rollups, DA, ZK, privacy, and liquidity coordination are all converging.[00:41:00] Final Ask: Bruno invites developers, white-hat hackers, and collaborators to engage with Cartesi's honeypot challenge and infra.Connecthttps://cartesi.io/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmaia/https://www.linkedin.com/company/cartesi/https://x.com/bmaia_expathttps://x.com/cartesiprojectDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

In this episode, Austin chats with Tristan (Bullet) to discuss the significant evolution of decentralized finance (DeFi), particularly focusing on the re-emergence of Central Limit Order Books (CLOBs) and the innovative development of Bullet on Solana. Tristan dives into the history of order books, their challenges in the DeFi space, and the technological advancements that are now overcoming these obstacles. They explore the unique position Bullet occupies in the Solana ecosystem, advancements in smart contract programming, the importance of co-location for trading efficiency, and the promise of ZK proofs for verifiable off-chain compute. Additionally, they cover how Bullet seeks to provide superior user experience without compromising on performance, aiming to compete with centralized exchanges while leveraging the transparency and security of blockchain technology00:00 - The Return of CLOBs to DeFI 01:43 - Challenges of On-Chain Order Books03:42 - Innovations in DeFi and Solana's Role 08:30 - How Zeta Became Bullet 11:39 - Decentralization vs. Performance 15:04 - Exploring Different Models for Order Books 23:24 - Challenges in Centralized and Decentralized Trading 24:15 - Solana's Trading Model and Its Impact 25:52 - Pitching to Professional Traders 26:37 - Technical Aspects and Integration 28:25 - Market Dynamics and Maker Strategies 31:39 - Performance Metrics and Optimization 36:48 - Data Access and Fairness in Trading 40:34 - Upcoming Developments and Testnet 42:30 - Conclusion

In this episode, Anna Rose welcomes back Daniel Kang professor at UIUC and founding technical advisor at VAIL, for an update on ZKML and how the space has evolved since early 2023. Daniel covers the 2023-2024 cohort of ZKML tools including zkCNN, zkLLM, EZKL, and his original ZKML project, while introducing his new project ZKTorch, which offers a flexible hybrid of specialized and general-purpose approaches. The discussion explores practical applications like verified FaceID, proof of prompt, and proof of training, along with the technical challenges of adding ZK proofs to machine learning models. Daniel shares insights on the performance trade-offs between specialized cryptographic systems and generic circuits, and how ZKTorch aims to offer both flexibility and speed for proving ML inference. Related links: ZKTorch: Open-Sourcing the First Universal ZKML Compiler for Real-World AI ZKTorch: Compiling ML Inference to Zero-Knowledge Proofs via Parallel Proof  ZK Torch GitHub Accumulation by Bing-Jyue Chen, Lilia Tang, Daniel Kang Episode 369: Ligero for Memory-Efficient ZK with Muthu Episode 356: ZK Benchmarks with Conner Swann Episode 364: AI and ZK Auditing with David Wong Episode 265: Where ZK and ML intersect with Yi Sun and Daniel Kang Bonus Episode: zkpod.ai & Attested Audio Experiment with Daniel Kang ZK13: ZKTorch: Efficiently Compiling ML Models to Zero-Knowledge Proof Protocols - Daniel Kang AI Agent Benchmarks are Broken VAIL zkCNN: Zero Knowledge Proofs for...

Is Ethereum about to break its all-time high?In this episode, Jay sits down with Jake Brukhman, CoinFund CEO to break down why the Ethereum supercycle is just getting started. They dive into ETH price predictions, institutional adoption, L2 scaling, and why the smart money is rotating back into ETH.

SharpLink Gaming appoints BlackRock's former Head of Digital Assets as Co-CEO. Succinct Labs introduces the Succinct Foundation. Dragonfly stands by its Tornado Cash investment. And Bit Digital seeks to raise more capital for ETH purchases. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/748 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.  

Google Cloud integrates Self Protocol. Hasu outlines MEV tradeoffs in Glamsterdam EIPs. Safe Research introduces Cosigners. And the Ethereum validator withdrawal queue length approaches three weeks. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/746 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

In this episode, Anna Rose and Guillermo Angeris catch up with Muthu Venkitasubramaniam, Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University and cofounder of Ligero. They discuss how Ligero's small memory footprint makes it a good choice for client-side proving, as well as the importance of programmable compliance in blockchain. The conversation explores the differences between ‘MPC in the head' and error-correcting code perspectives, and how well-established primitives influence the design of modern ZK systems. They also debate the challenge of adding ‘ZK' privacy back into systems without it, why proving EVM traces may be absurd, and what kinds of guarantees might exist around the results of vibe coding. Related links: Episode 363: Bringing ZK to Google Wallet with Abhi and Matteo Episode 326: MPC & ZK in Ligero and Ligetron ZK13: Ligerito: A Small and Concretely Fast Polynomial Commitment Scheme - Kobi Gurkan ZK13: Vibe coding ZK Apps with Ligetron ZK Platform - Muthu Venkitasubramaniam  ZK10: Analysis of zkVM Designs - Wei Dai & Terry Chung  Ligerito: A Small and Concretely Fast Polynomial Commitment Scheme Ligero++ - Reducing proof length of Ligero Adding Zero-Knowledge to STARKs - Talk by Ulrich Haböck Aurora - comparing prover times of STARKs vs Ligero WYSTERIA: A Programming Language for Generic, Mixed-Mode Multiparty Computations Samaritan: Linear-time Prover SNARK from New Multilinear Polynomial Commitments Brakedown: Linear-time and field-agnostic SNARKs for R1CS

Welcome to another exciting episode of The Edge of Show, your gateway to the Web3 revolution! In this episode, we are live at Bitcoin Las Vegas, where we dive deep into the world of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and the latest innovations in the digital space.Sheldon Hunt (Sundial Protocol) – Cardano-style Layer 2 that brings smart-contract speed and low fees to Bitcoin.Ben Kurland (DYOR & DSX) – Free research dashboard plus a one-click Telegram trading bot.Ekrem Bal (Citrea zk-Rollup) – First trust-minimized ZK rollup and BitVM bridge, compressing BTC transactions 10×.They cover:Why Cardano developers are migrating to BitcoinInstitutional yield routes and on-chain gaming potentialReal-time pricing data without paywallsHow BitVM + zero-knowledge proofs unlock scalable, programmable BTCWhether you're a crypto enthusiast, developer, or just curious about the future of finance, this episode is packed with valuable insights and exciting developments in the blockchain space.Support us through our Sponsors! ☕

In this episode, Anna Rose and Nico Mohnblatt speak with Dan and Sinu from TLSNotary to trace the project's journey from early Bitcoin forum ideas to its current role as a foundational protocol maintained by PSE. Dan recounts the origins of TLSNotary as a tool for cryptographically proving web data, while Sinu explains how the project was revived to provide modern TLS attestation. The conversation covers the use-cases for verifiable web proofs, the different modes these interactive protocols can take, and the broader impact of this technology on leveraging siloed user data. Related links: Episode 325: Web Proofs with Tracy from Pluto Episode 354: The Founding of Zero Knowledge Systems with Austin Hill Episode 362: zkTLS with Maddy from Reclaim 2013 Blog Post ‘tlsnotary - cryptographic proof of fiat transfer for p2p exchanges' TLSNotary Whitepaper DECO: Liberating Web Data Using Decentralized Oracles for TLS Primus Labs (Previously PADO) Town Crier: An Authenticated Data Feed for Smart Contracts Check out the latest jobs in ZK at the ZK Podcast Jobs Board.  **If you like what we do:** * Find all our links here! @ZeroKnowledge | Linktree * Subscribe to our podcast newsletter * Follow us on Twitter @zeroknowledgefm * Join us on Telegram * Catch us on YouTube **Support the show:** *

In our third episode of Between Two Chains, we speak with Reka from RISC Zero about zerok-knowledge (ZK) proofs and their application in blockchain interoperability. Reka explains the benefits of verifiable compute and how it relates to ZK, how ZK can enhance the connectivity between over 350 blockchains, and potential future developments once interoperability is fully solved. Between Two Chains is a four-part miniseries produced by Rehash and co-hosted by LayerZero, where we explore whether blockchain interoperability is solved. ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 05:27 Scaling with zero knowledge (ZK) technology 11:39 Boundless and the ZKVM 16:29 Unlocking computational potential for UX 19:30 Building for consumers and developers 22:00 Onboarding new users to crypto 27:59 Exciting apps to look forward to 

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Steven Goldfeder, Co-Founder and CEO of Offchain Labs, the parent company of Arbitrum—the leading Ethereum Layer 2 solution by Total Value Locked (TVL).In this episode, we explore:How optimistic rollups work and their role in Ethereum's scalabilityThe ZK vs. optimistic rollup debateThe future of Ethereum L2s and their impact on the Ethereum ecosystemSteven's insights on DeFi growth, ETH vs. BTC, and the importance of neutrality in tech stacksThe episode kicks off with a special clip from AJ Warner, Co-Founder of Arbitrum, recorded at EthCC, before diving into Steven's journey into blockchain and his vision for the future of Ethereum scalability.00:00:00 – Why Ethereum Made Rollups Too Cheap to Ignore00:00:31 – Meet AJ Warner, Co-Founder of Arbitrum (Live from EthCC!)00:00:45 – Robinhood's Big Crypto Announcement: What It Means for Ethereum00:06:10 – Transition to Steven Goldfeder: The Visionary Behind Arbitrum00:07:05 – Steven's Journey: From Academia to Blockchain Pioneer00:13:24 – Optimistic Rollups 101: How They Supercharge Ethereum00:21:06 – ZK vs. Optimistic Rollups: The Great Debate00:29:34 – How Ethereum L2s Are Strengthening the Ethereum Mainnet00:36:20 – What More Can Ethereum Do to Support L2s?00:38:57 – The Status of Stage 2 L2s: What's Next?00:40:12 – Enshrining L2s: The Future of Ethereum Scalability00:40:25 – Infrastructure Trade-Offs: Making the Right Choices00:46:35 – Bridging the Gap: Interoperability Between L1s and L2s00:51:38 – What Sets Arbitrum Apart from the Competition?00:56:51 – Neutrality and Fairness: The Cornerstones of Tech Stacks01:04:52 – DeFi's Next Chapter: Steven's Predictions for ETH, BTC, and Beyond01:08:37 – Closing Thoughts: The Road Ahead for Ethereum and ArbitrumDon't miss this deep dive into the world of Ethereum Layer 2s and the innovations shaping the future of blockchain.

In this episode, Anna Rose and Nico Mohnblatt speak with Goblin Oats from Tonk and grjte from Bain Capital Crypto to explore the emerging world of local-first architecture. Goblin shares the evolution of Tonk from an experimental lab working on blockchain games to a product that enables anyone to build personalised local-first software using natural language. grjte discusses her Groundmist project exploring personal data lakes and the intersection between local-first systems and the AT Protocol. The conversation explores the technical foundations of local-first software, including Conflict-free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs), parallels with blockchain systems, and how ZK proofs show up within cloud-optional architecture. Related links: Tonk GitHub Groundmist Dappicom — NES Emulation in Noir Speakeasy Automerge CRDT AT Protocol Ink & Switch: Local-first software Homomorphically Encrypting CRDTs Beelay - A new sync protocol for Automerge Jess Martin - The last mile of Local First Local-First Conf 2025 Check out the latest jobs in ZK at the ZK Podcast Jobs Board.  **If you like what we do:** * Find all our links here! @ZeroKnowledge | Linktree * Subscribe to our podcast newsletter * Follow us on Twitter

In this episode, Anna Rose speaks with Florent Tavernier from Self and Marek Olszewski from Self and Celo to explore how Self are bringing identity onchain using ZK, the Sybil protection that offers, and the origins of OpenPassport. The discussion covers Self's approach to supporting different forms of ID, the challenges of disparate cryptographic standards, and how government signatures can be used to bootstrap onchain identity systems.  Related links: Self Protocol on X/Twitter Episode 364: AI and ZK Auditing with David Wong Episode 363: Bringing ZK to Google Wallet with Abhi and Matteo Episode 358: Building ZK Registries Onchain with Rarimo Episode 93: Light clients & ZKPs with Celo Celo ZK Email Modular Summit 3 panel (with Florent and Anna) Plumo: An Ultralight Blockchain Client 0xPARC MiniPay Map of each country's cryptography choices Aadhaar p0tion: Toolkit for Groth16 Phase 2 Trusted Setup ceremonies. Check out the latest jobs in ZK at the ZK Podcast Jobs Board.  **If you like what we do:** * Find all our links here! @ZeroKnowledge | Linktree * Subscribe to our podcast

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we're joined by Vlad, the leverage legend behind Lighter, a zk-powered DEX taking aim at Hyperliquid in the rising CLOB wars. We unpack the new Token Transparency Framework from Blockworks and whether self-regulation can fix crypto's disclosure problem. Should VC wallets be public? Are market-making deals legally risky? And why do most projects still say nothing? Plus: Vlad explains how Lighter uses zero-knowledge proofs to enforce fairness and fight toxic flow—without harming retail. And Circle's stock goes full meme mode, TikTok retail piles in, and Robert reveals he's short. Is crypto finally growing up—or just evolving its chaos? Show highlights