This chapter discusses the history and development of bulletproofs, a zero-knowledge proof technique, including their advancements and applications in the cryptocurrency space. It explores the difference between interactive and non-interactive proofs, as well as the distinctions between bulletproofs, Snarks, and Starks. The conversation also touches on the importance of short proofs in blockchain and the growing interest in zero-knowledge proofs driven by cryptocurrency applications.
In this episode, we speak to Benedikt Bünz, the author of Bulletproofs, about this novel zero knowledge proof system as well as about Verifiable Delay Functions.
This is part of our Zero Knowledge Series, where we explore some of the new research in the space of Zero Knowledge research and the emerging concepts.
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