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In this insightful interview, Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder of Starkware, shares his journey from academia to blockchain innovation, discusses the significance of ZK-Starks in blockchain scalability and security, and explores the urgent need for quantum-resistant cryptography. Discover how these technologies are shaping the future of digital trust and privacy.
Zero Knowledge, Infinite Trust book isn't just about math; itβs a story about people, freedom, and the personal journeys that shaped the blockchain revolution.
π Useful Links
https://blockchainthebook.com/
https://starkware.co/
https://www.starknet.io/
Get a special discount on 'Zero Knowledge, Infinite Trust' at https://www.blockchainthebook.com/show
ποΈ Featuring
Guest Speaker:
Eli Ben-Sasson: https://twitter.com/EliBenSasson
π₯ ECH Institute Team
Host: Pooja Ranjan β https://twitter.com/poojaranjan19
Podcast Producer: Akash β https://twitter.com/lookupforsky
π Chapters
00:00 β Preview
01:13 β Introduction to The Code Confession
01:34 β Introducing Eli Ben-Sasson
02:10 β The timing of the new book release and technical announcements.
03:38 β Eliβs transition from pure mathematics to Bitcoin and blockchain.
05:12 β Early interactions with OG Bitcoin developers like Greg Maxwell.
06:26 β The "red pill" moment
07:07 β The Shenzhen fish market story
10:07 β Understanding the "Quantum Iceberg" and the threat to current cryptography.
13:05 β Solutions for a post-quantum world
15:15 β Recent breakthroughs
18:12 β The urgency for Bitcoin governance to act on quantum resistance.
19:10 β Explaining STARKs vs. SNARKs
22:21 β The origins of the original STARK white paper and Eliβs deep conviction.
24:42 β The future of Ethereum scalability and Starknetβs central role.
26:21 β Unpacking the paradox
27:35 β About the book
29:28 β The experience of co-writing the book with Nathan Jeffay.
31:18 β Recommendations: Which chapters to read (and which to skip).
32:40 β Rapid-fire questions
π Official Websites
β’ ECH Institute β https://echinstitute.org/
πΈ Support ECH Institute
Donate: https://www.echinstitute.org/donate
π² Follow ECH Institute
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ECHInstitute
Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethcatherders
Medium: https://medium.com/ethereum-cat-herders
Discord: https://discord.gg/H2eYpKCxxm
#ZeroKnowledge #ZKProofs #BlockchainTechnology #Cryptography #DigitalFuture
By ECH Institute Inc.In this insightful interview, Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder of Starkware, shares his journey from academia to blockchain innovation, discusses the significance of ZK-Starks in blockchain scalability and security, and explores the urgent need for quantum-resistant cryptography. Discover how these technologies are shaping the future of digital trust and privacy.
Zero Knowledge, Infinite Trust book isn't just about math; itβs a story about people, freedom, and the personal journeys that shaped the blockchain revolution.
π Useful Links
https://blockchainthebook.com/
https://starkware.co/
https://www.starknet.io/
Get a special discount on 'Zero Knowledge, Infinite Trust' at https://www.blockchainthebook.com/show
ποΈ Featuring
Guest Speaker:
Eli Ben-Sasson: https://twitter.com/EliBenSasson
π₯ ECH Institute Team
Host: Pooja Ranjan β https://twitter.com/poojaranjan19
Podcast Producer: Akash β https://twitter.com/lookupforsky
π Chapters
00:00 β Preview
01:13 β Introduction to The Code Confession
01:34 β Introducing Eli Ben-Sasson
02:10 β The timing of the new book release and technical announcements.
03:38 β Eliβs transition from pure mathematics to Bitcoin and blockchain.
05:12 β Early interactions with OG Bitcoin developers like Greg Maxwell.
06:26 β The "red pill" moment
07:07 β The Shenzhen fish market story
10:07 β Understanding the "Quantum Iceberg" and the threat to current cryptography.
13:05 β Solutions for a post-quantum world
15:15 β Recent breakthroughs
18:12 β The urgency for Bitcoin governance to act on quantum resistance.
19:10 β Explaining STARKs vs. SNARKs
22:21 β The origins of the original STARK white paper and Eliβs deep conviction.
24:42 β The future of Ethereum scalability and Starknetβs central role.
26:21 β Unpacking the paradox
27:35 β About the book
29:28 β The experience of co-writing the book with Nathan Jeffay.
31:18 β Recommendations: Which chapters to read (and which to skip).
32:40 β Rapid-fire questions
π Official Websites
β’ ECH Institute β https://echinstitute.org/
πΈ Support ECH Institute
Donate: https://www.echinstitute.org/donate
π² Follow ECH Institute
X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ECHInstitute
Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethcatherders
Medium: https://medium.com/ethereum-cat-herders
Discord: https://discord.gg/H2eYpKCxxm
#ZeroKnowledge #ZKProofs #BlockchainTechnology #Cryptography #DigitalFuture