Zero Knowledge Benedikt Bünz on Bulletproofs and Verifiable Delay Functions
Aug 29, 2018
Benedikt Bünz, author of Bulletproofs, discusses bulletproofs and verifiable delay functions. Topics covered include the application of bulletproofs in cryptocurrencies, the differences between bulletproofs, SNARKs, and Starks, the importance of privacy in transactions, and the potential use of verifiable delay functions in preventing attacks in blockchains.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Understanding Bulletproofs: A Trustless Zero Knowledge Proof
02:13 • 3min
Explanation of Trusted Setup and Comparison with Sound Sets and Bulletproofs
04:51 • 2min
The History and Development of Bulletproofs
06:44 • 20min
Applications and Standardization of Zero Knowledge Proofs
26:51 • 19min
The Importance of Privacy and Making it the Default
45:38 • 3min
Verifiable Delay Functions: Preventing Attacks and Ensuring Trust
48:45 • 8min
The Future of Zero Knowledge Proofs and an Upcoming Blockchain Research Conference
56:47 • 3min