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Episode 319: The Past & Present of the L2 Landscape with Jordi Baylina

Apr 10, 2024
01:01:10
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Jordi Baylina discusses the evolution of zkEVMs in the L2 landscape, Polygon's AggLayer proposal, and the inspiration behind his continued contributions. The episode delves into engineering decentralized systems, challenges in blockchain projects, and the transformative power of decentralization in blockchain technology.
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Quick takeaways

  • Transition of zkEVM from concept to reality showcases progress in L2 landscape development.
  • Balancing speed, trust, and scalability crucial in integrating different processors across L2 chains.

Deep dives

The Evolution of ZK EVM and Its Realization with Jordi Bailena

The podcast episode delves deep into the evolution of the Zero Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (ZK EVM) by catching up with Jordi Bailena. They discuss the progress made since the concept was first introduced, emphasizing the shift from theoretical applications to tangible real-world systems. The ZK EVM's technical lead elaborates on the architecture of the processor tailored for the EVM, highlighting the innovative design and flexibility it offers for various applications. The episode also explores the importance of collaboration among teams and the future direction of hardware acceleration in the ZK realm.

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