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#81 - Zac Williamson: Aztec, PLONK, zkSNARKs, zkProofs, Cryptography, Provers, Schedulers, Narratives
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Scraping Bits Episode #81 features host DeGatchi in an engaging conversation with Zac Williamson, co-founder and CTO of Aztec. This episode delves deep into the intricate world of zero-knowledge proofs, focusing on the Aztec protocol, PLONK zkSNARKs, and the broader implications of zkProofs in the realm of cryptography. Williamson shares insights into the challenges and breakthroughs in developing scalable privacy solutions for Ethereum, emphasizing the role of provers and schedulers in optimizing blockchain transactions. The discussion also explores the narratives shaping the future of privacy in decentralized finance, making this a must-listen for anyone interested in the cutting-edge of blockchain technology and privacy preservation.
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Keywords: solo auditor, public auditing platforms, private audits, scalability, freedom, Scraping Bits podcast, blockchain technology, audit industry, flashbots, reverse engineering, cybersecurity, infosec, mev, mev bot, quant.
95 episodes
Manage episode 417517302 series 3509704
Scraping Bits Episode #81 features host DeGatchi in an engaging conversation with Zac Williamson, co-founder and CTO of Aztec. This episode delves deep into the intricate world of zero-knowledge proofs, focusing on the Aztec protocol, PLONK zkSNARKs, and the broader implications of zkProofs in the realm of cryptography. Williamson shares insights into the challenges and breakthroughs in developing scalable privacy solutions for Ethereum, emphasizing the role of provers and schedulers in optimizing blockchain transactions. The discussion also explores the narratives shaping the future of privacy in decentralized finance, making this a must-listen for anyone interested in the cutting-edge of blockchain technology and privacy preservation.
- Follow Scraping Bits on Twitter: https://x.com/scrapingbits
- Your Host, DeGatchi: https://x.com/DeGatchi
- Guest Speaker: https://x.com/Zac_Aztec
Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
Keywords: solo auditor, public auditing platforms, private audits, scalability, freedom, Scraping Bits podcast, blockchain technology, audit industry, flashbots, reverse engineering, cybersecurity, infosec, mev, mev bot, quant.
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