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#43 – Uma Roy on Succinct, STARKs, and zkVM architecture

Into the Bytecode

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Optimizing Circuits and Proof Systems

This chapter explores the transformation of instructions into CPU circuits using the Plonky 3 toolkit, focusing on the Fry protocol and its optimization techniques. It discusses the challenges of executing large programs, the utility of sharding, and the benefits of incorporating multi-table fry protocols for enhanced cryptographic performance. Additionally, the chapter highlights the significance of open-source collaboration and innovative developments, such as precompiles for zkVM architecture, in advancing proof systems in the crypto space.

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