Innovations in Blockchain Design

This chapter reflects on the successful ZK Hack Berlin hackathon and introduces Miden, a unique ZKVM designed to enhance scalability and privacy in blockchain technology. It discusses the challenges of existing blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum while presenting Miden's approach to decentralization and custom instruction set architecture that supports efficient execution and verification. The chapter emphasizes the transformative potential of content addressable programming and the refined execution model within the MyDenVM, highlighting significant advancements in smart contract functionality.