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Episode 93: Light clients & ZKPs with Celo

Sep 4, 2019
50:13
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Marek Olszewski and Kobi Gurkan from Celo discuss their proof-of-stake protocol and work on a mobile-ready light client. They explore how zero knowledge proofs can make a light client "lighter" and the potential of such a construction. They also discuss managing ETH off-chain, reducing data and trust for light clients in Ethereum, universal setups, zero knowledge proofs for interoperability, and the implementation of the ZEXIE code base.
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Quick takeaways

  • Celo's proof-of-stake protocol focuses on making financial tools accessible to anyone with a mobile phone.
  • Celo has developed a lightweight, censorship-resistant light client protocol that allows fast syncing and reduces data requirements for users with limited resources.

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C.Lo: Making Financial Tools Accessible

C.Lo is a permissionless platform that focuses on making financial tools accessible to anyone with a mobile phone. They prioritize end-user usability and financial inclusion, and have conducted extensive user research to guide their development. They employ a full-stack approach to ensure a great mobile experience and have developed a lightweight, censorship-resistant light client protocol.

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