In this conversation, we discuss Liam's background, his work on SNARKs, and the significance of privacy for bitcoin. We discuss zero-knowledge proofs, ShieldedCSV, and future developments in cryptography, including the potential to use of OP_CAT to create a ZK Verifier on bitcoin layer 1.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Liam and His Work

05:47 Liam's Journey into Cryptography

10:39 Understanding SNARKs and Their Significance

20:42 Exploring BitVM and ZK Verification on Bitcoin

30:22 The Importance of Privacy in Cryptocurrency

35:54 The Nature of Crime and Privacy

37:24 The Impact of Eroding Privacy

40:23 Decentralized Payment Infrastructure and Privacy

41:11 Introduction to Shielded CSV

51:24 Client-Side Validation Explained

56:25 Exploring Advanced Cryptographic Concepts