ZK on Bitcoin with Alpen Labs

SummaryIn this week’s episode, Anna and Tarun chat with Sims Gautam and Liam Eagen from Alpen Labs. They dive into the world of Bitcoin L2s and focus on how ZK can be used to incorporate strong connections between Bitcoin and new execution environments. The group then explores BitVM, covenants, the distinction between the Bridge Operators and sequencers in this model and how this differs from how these actors work in Eth L2s. They then dive into SNARKnado, including what is happening under the hood, the ways in which this system offers round-based fraud games mixed with ZK and which agent provides DA and more. Here’s some additional links for this episode:Bulletproofs++: Next Generation Confidential Transactions via Reciprocal Set Membership Arguments by Eagen, Kanjalkar, Ruffing, Nick Bulletproofs: Short Proofs for Confidential Transactions and More by Bünz, Bootle, Boneh, Andrew, Wuille, and Maxwell Zcash Website Protogalaxy: Efficient Protostar-style folding of multiple instances by Eagen and Gabizon cq: * Cached quotients for fast lookups by Eagen, Fiore and Gabizon Zerocoin: Anonymous Distributed E-Cash from Bitcoin by Miers, Garman, Green and Rubin Zerocash: Decentralized Anonymous Payments from Bitcoin (extended version) by Ben-Sasson, Chiesa, Garman, Green, Miers, Tromer and Virza Monero Ring SignaturesBlockstream Whitepapers Scalable, transparent, and post-quantum secure computational integrity by Ben-Sasson, Bentov, Horesh and Riabzev Ordinal Theory by Casey Rodarmor BitVM: Compute Anything on Bitcoin by Robin Linus BitVM 2 BitVM Website Jeremy Rubin Blog on Lamport Signatures Introducting SNARKnado by Alpen Labs ZK Hack Montreal has been announced for Aug 9 - 11! Apply to join the hackathon here. Episode SponsorsGevulot is the first decentralized proving layer. With Gevulot, users can generate and verify proofs using any proof system, for any use case. Gevulot is offering priority access to ZK Podcast listeners, register on gevulot.com and write “Zk Podcast” in the note field of the registration form!Aleo is a new Layer-1 blockchain that achieves the programmability of Ethereum, the privacy of Zcash, and the scalability of a rollup.Dive deeper and discover more about Aleo at http://aleo.org/.If you like what we do:Find all our links here! @ZeroKnowledge | LinktreeSubscribe to our podcast newsletter Follow us on Twitter @zeroknowledgefm Join us on Telegram Catch us on YouTube Read transcript

NOW PLAYING

0:00 1:07:11

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

MG Show MG Show The MG Show, hosted by Jeffrey Pedersen and Shannon Townsend, is a leading alternative media platform dedicated to uncovering the truth behind today’s most pressing political issues. Launched in 2019, the show has grown exponentially, offering unfiltered insights, comprehensive research, and real-time analysis. With a commitment to independent journalism and factual integrity, the MG Show empowers its audience with knowledge and encourages active participation in the political discourse. The Professionals Infosys Knowledge Institute Lawyers, accountants, and consultants reveal their secrets to success and discuss future trends in The Professionals, an Infosys Knowledge Institute podcast. Hosted by Samad Masood, a former journalist and industry analyst with more than 20 years experience observing this dynamic and ever growing industry. Two Recruiters: Zero Filter Two Recruiters At Two Recruiters: Zero Filter, we're on a mission to demystify the hiring process, share insider tips, and empower you to maneuver through the professional world with confidence. With more than 30 years of combined experience navigating the intricate web of job markets, talent acquisition, and career development, we're here to spill the tea on everything career related. But wait, there’s more! We will dive into many life topics that are interesting to us as well. Get ready for a rollercoaster of insights, stories, and no-holds-barred advice!Join us for conversations that matter – where work, life, and authenticity collide in the most unexpected and rewarding ways. Guardians Of Innocence Guardians Of Innocence Guardians of Innocence is a powerful and informative podcast designed to equip parents, teachers, and communities with the knowledge and tools needed to protect children from the growing threat of trafficking. Each episode dives deep into the tactics traffickers use to target vulnerable children—both online and in real life—and provides actionable advice on how to recognize the warning signs.Through expert interviews with cyber safety professionals, law enforcement, and survivors, we uncover the latest grooming methods, share real-world stories, and empower listeners to become vigilant guardians of innocence in their own families and communities.Guardians of Innocence is more than just a podcast; it’s a call to action to safeguard our children, raise awareness, and foster a united front against trafficking.Listen. Learn. Protect.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Zero Knowledge?

This episode is 1 hour and 7 minutes long.

When was this Zero Knowledge episode published?

This episode was published on June 19, 2024.

What is this episode about?

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Zero Knowledge episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.

URL copied to clipboard!