The Future of Ethereum and the Success of Blockchain Technology
In the first episode of the podcast series, StarkWare CEO Uri Kolodny and chief architect Eli Ben-Sasson discuss the future of Ethereum and the potential of blockchain technology. The episode is co-hosted by Nathan Jeffay of StarkWare.
Key Points:
- ZK technology allows one party to prove the existence of information without revealing the data itself.
- StarkWare has developed Starknet, a decentralized validity rollup or ZK-rollup, which operates as an Ethereum layer 2.
- Starknet is moving towards full Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility with the upcoming launch of Kakarot, a zero-knowledge EVM.
- ZK-rollups increase throughput on the Ethereum mainnet and can process thousands of transactions per second (TPS).
- ZK technology offers privacy-focused scaling solutions without sharing sensitive transaction data.
Tune in to the podcast series on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your preferred platform to gain exclusive insights into the ZK ecosystem from the developers themselves.
Hot Take:
The discussion between Uri Kolodny and Eli Ben-Sasson provides valuable insights into the future potential and scalability of Ethereum through ZK-rollup technology. As blockchain continues to evolve, ZK technology offers privacy and efficiency, paving the way for widespread adoption of blockchain solutions.