RISC Zero origin and the ZKVM breakthrough

Shiv Shankar is the CEO at Boundless Network.

In this episode, we dive into the rise of Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technology, exploring how ZK can transform blockchains like Ethereum and beyond. From quantum-proof security to a universal ZK protocol, learn why so many builders in DeFi and Web3 believe ZK is key to the next era of scalability, privacy, and interoperability.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
7:41 - RISC Zero and Boundless origin story
14:47 - Why you should care about ZK
19:26 - Transformational potential of ZK in existing chains
25:06 - Sponsor break
26:16 - How ZK can address future risk of quantum computing
31:20 - ZK spreading to other industries
38:31 - Boundless Mainnet and its significance
42:25 - The world’s 1st full Ethereum consensus proofs
49:14 - Sponsor break
50:39 - How ZK can improve the DeFi UX
55:10 - Urgency for ZK adoption in Ethereum’s roadmap
1:05:08 - Competitive landscape in ZK
1:09:02 - Introducing Signal, starting with Ethereum
1:11:35 - What's the moat around this open source work?
1:19:35 - Boundless network powered by ZKC token
1:20:45 - Closing

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► Shiv on X: https://x.com/ssh_nkar

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