Snark Chocolate

By Ingonyama

A fun spot dedicated to exploring the latest in product innovation for cryptography, privacy, security, and scalability—powered by the magic of Zero Knowledge!... more

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The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.

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December 11, 2024#09 | 3MI Labs: When Research Meets Industry
With Tomer Ashur, CEO & Chief Scientist at 3MI Labs
This week, we spoke with Tomer Ashur, founder and CEO at 3MI Labs

3MI Labs a research house known for its multidisciplinary team and pioneering approach to cryptography. Tomer shared his journey, emphasizing his goal of creating a world-class research organization

We explored 3MI Labs' work model and how it enables deep, long-term collaboration with clients in Web3 and beyond. Tomer highlighted their work on Polygon Miden's as an example of impactful innovation.

Tomer also discussed the 3MI's academic collaborations, dual focus on applied and theoretical cryptography, and philosophy of fostering confidence in cryptographic primitives through rigorous analysis.

Tomer Reflected on the state of programable cryptography, Web3's collaborative spirit and its role in accelerating the adoption of these technologies. _🪙
Links
3MI website: https://www.3milabs.tech/
Tomer's X/Twitter: https://x.com/TomerAshur

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56min
December 04, 2024#08 | Inversed Tech, Forward Cryptography
With Daniel Benarroch, Founder & CEO of Inversed Tech
In this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of welcoming Daniel Benarroch, founder and CEO of Inversed Tech, a cryptographic R&D team building the infrastructure for the open internet.

From securing biometric systems for Worldcoin to designing ZKVM protocols with Scroll, this conversation dives deep into cutting-edge privacy tech.

We explore Inversed Tech’s |three m-ain i-deas:| security, programmability, and identity, and how they’re enabling impactful solutions.

Daniel shares his vision for a ZK MPC VM and the challenges of making cryptography usable beyond blockchain applications.

We hear about the unique coaching framework Daniel has implemented at Inversed Tech, creating a mindful, connected, and growth-oriented work environment.

Daniel reflects on the role of blockchain in advancing cryptography and shares his thoughts on driving adoption in real-world use cases.

Finally, Daniel shares his bullish take on Worldcoin and its potential to redefine digital identity through secure and scalable technology.

Links
Inversed Tech Website: https://inversed.tech/
Daniel's X/Twitter: https://x.com/benarrochdaniel?lang=en

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GitHub: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://github.com/ingonyama-zk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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50min
November 27, 2024#07 | Going Boundless with Risc Zero
With Jeremy Bruestle, Co-founder and CEO & Brett Carter, VP of Product at Risc Zero
In this week’s episode, we had the pleasure of welcoming Jeremy and Brett from Risc Zero. From centralized verifiable computing to programable privacy, this conversation is rich with information!
We review the portfolio of products built around Risc Zero ZKVM for example, Zeth and Steel, and how they can lead to a vertically integrated solution.

We learn what exciting apps and PoCs devs have been building on top of R0 ZKVM, commercially and in hackathons

We go deep into Boundless, a universal zk stack: what it is, upcoming milestones, mechanism design, and more
Links
Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/
Jeremy's X/Twitter: https://x.com/BruestleJeremy
Brett's X/Twitter: https://x.com/Xi_195

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44min
November 20, 2024 #06 | Avail Unveiled
With Anurag Arjun, Founder at Avail

- In this episode, we learn how Avail transitioned from a Polygon project to an independent blockchain infrastructure provider.

- We discuss in depth the different components of the Avail stack and how they cover all aspects of blockchain design.

- We go deeper into Avail roadmap: milestones, developer interface, and partnerships.

- Finally, Anurag shares with us his vision and the central role ZK plays in it

Links
Anurag's X/Twitter: ⁠⁠https://x.com/anuragarjun⁠
⁠https://www.availproject.org/⁠

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GitHub: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://github.com/ingonyama-zk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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49min
November 13, 2024#05 | Gevulot Early Days
With Teemu Päivinen, Founder & CEO at Gevulot
This episode explores the architecture of ZK Cloud, where a blockchain manages validators and prover nodes perform zero-knowledge computations.

We trace the journey from the initial DevNet launch to "Firestarter" mainnet and beyond and outline the roadmap toward full decentralization

The discussion highlights how Gevulot’s network achieves significant cost savings, offering a more affordable alternative to traditional services like AWS.

We address the technical and economic challenges involved in building a decentralized, permissionless prover network.

Finally, we examine Gevulot’s vision for scalable, decentralized computing and its potential impact on the future of zero-knowledge technology.

Links
Teemu Päivinen's X/Twitter: https://x.com/teemupai
https://www.gevulot.com/https://www.gevulot.com/

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YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ingo_zk⁠⁠⁠
GitHub: ⁠⁠⁠https://github.com/ingonyama-zk⁠⁠⁠
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48min
November 06, 2024#04 | The Digital Shekel Challenge
With Jonathan Rouach, CEO & Co-Founder of Qedit
Discussed expanding ZKP applications, including digital shekel transactions and secure identity verification.

Explained compliance approach in ZKPs, balancing strong privacy protections with regulatory needs.

Highlighted ongoing ZKP standards to enhance security and reliability.

Positioned ZKPs as increasingly attractive to traditional sectors exploring decentralized tech.

Mentioned future potential in combining ZKPs with generative AI for innovative applications.
Links
Jonathan Rouach’s Twitter/X: https://x.com/jonrouach
https://qed-it.com/
https://zkproof.org/

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49min
October 28, 2024#03 | The Magic of Verification Layer
With Roberto Catalán, CEO of Aligned & Francisco Strambini, Leadership of Lambdaclass
Discussed reducing ZK costs on Ethereum to encourage broader use.

Explained Align’s infrastructure, using proof aggregation and decentralized verification, achieving 90% cost reduction.

Highlighted flexibility in verification methods, offering both fast and in-depth options based on developer needs.

Positioned Align as adaptable for all proof types, enhancing interoperability.

Mentioned Align’s focus on usability, planning a hackathon to ease Web2 developer transition to ZK.

Emphasized Lambda Class's culture of adaptability and rapid learning as key to Align’s success.

Links

Aligned X/Twitter: https://x.com/alignedlayer
Francisco Strambini X/Twitter: https://x.com/fran_strambini

https://alignedlayer.com/
https://lambdaclass.com/

Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/Ingo_zk⁠
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GitHub: ⁠https://github.com/ingonyama-zk⁠
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38min
October 28, 2024#02 | Rarimo: Privacy is Freedom
With Kitty of Rarimo, Director of Rarilabs
Discussed Rarimo's ZK identity protocol, enhancing privacy for social applications like anonymous voting.

Focused on the decentralized identity registry, allowing self-issued identities without third-party involvement for privacy.

Addressed the challenges of balancing anonymity, eligibility, and uniqueness in sensitive environments.

Emphasized the user-friendly experience of the Freedom Tool for non-crypto users and the trust barriers in using new ZK tech.

Highlighted Rarimo's impact on civic tools and prediction markets, supporting privacy in democratic participation.

Links
https://rarimo.com/

Kitty's X/Twitter: https://x.com/Kitty__Jenny

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44min
October 27, 2024#01 | Starknet 101
With Louis Guthmann of Starkware, Head of Product/Market Strategy
Discussed Starknet’s role as a ZK roll-up on Ethereum, with plans to support multiple chains like Bitcoin.

Focused on building a developer community through mentoring, education, and fostering connections.

Explained the choice of Cairo for performance and developer adoption, balancing new tech with usability.

Emphasized the importance of community bonds for developer retention and ecosystem growth.

Compared Starknet to other L2 solutions, highlighting its unique advantages in ZK technology and cross-chain capabilities.
Links
https://starkware.co/
https://github.com/keep-starknet-strange
https://www.starknet-ecosystem.com/

Louis Gutmann's X/Twitter: https://x.com/GuthL

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FAQs about Snark Chocolate:

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The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.