The Promise of Bringing ZK Everywhere, Starting with Ethereum

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.------🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗► Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DeFiDad► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap► Learn DeFi: http://defidad.com/------The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources♦️ REDSTONE | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET🦅 FALCON | OVERCOLLATERIZED SYNTHETIC DOLLAR - POINTS PROGRAM NOW LIVE⚡ SPARK | THE ONCHAIN CAPITAL ALLOCATOR🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE🐡 PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCALE📈 RUMPEL | TURN POINTS INTO PROFITS⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED------Timestamps0:00 - Intro7:41 - RISC Zero and Boundless origin story14:47 - Why you should care about ZK19:26 - Transformational potential of ZK in existing chains25:06 - Sponsor break26:16 - How ZK can address future risk of quantum computing31:20 - ZK spreading to other industries38:31 - Boundless Mainnet and its significance42:25 - The world’s 1st full Ethereum consensus proofs49:14 - Sponsor break50:39 - How ZK can improve the DeFi UX55:10 - Urgency for ZK adoption in Ethereum’s roadmap1:05:08 - Competitive landscape in ZK1:09:02 - Introducing Signal, starting with Ethereum1:11:35 - What's the moat around this open source work?1:19:35 - Boundless network powered by ZKC token1:20:45 - Closing------🔗 Guest Links 🔗► Boundless website: https://boundless.network/► RISC Zero website: https://risczero.com/► Boundless on X: https://x.com/boundless_xyz► RISC Zero on X: https://x.com/risczero► Shiv on X: https://x.com/ssh_nkar------All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad invested in RISC Zero in 2023. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.