Scaling Up Blockchains with Zero-Knowledge Proofs - zkSync and ZK Rollups

Explore the innovative technology behind zero-knowledge proofs and their potential to scale Ethereum while maintaining decentralization and security in this 47-minute talk. Join a16z Crypto general partner Ali Yahya as he discusses with Matter Labs co-founders Alex Gluchowski and Alex Vlasov, along with Stanford University computer science professor Dan Boneh, the intricacies of zkSync and its role in blockchain scalability. Delve into topics such as blockchain fundamentals, ZK Rollups, data availability, and Ethereum compatibility. Gain insights into the "beautiful" technology of zero-knowledge proofs and understand how they contribute to the evolution of blockchain networks. Learn about risk assessment in blockchain scaling solutions and discover the magic behind zkSync's approach to enhancing Ethereum's capabilities.

Intro
Blockchains and the Internet
How I got to know them
What is a blockchain
What is ZKsync
What is ZK Rollup
ZK Sync
Risk Assessment
Data Availability
The Magic
ZeroKnowledge Proofs
Ethereum Compatibility
Conclusion