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Alpha Leak | The Bull Case for zkBTC

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Nov 18, 2022
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Eric Wall
Guest
John Light
In this discussion, John Light, Head of Product at Sovryn, and Eric Wall, a technical expert in Bitcoin, dive deep into ZK rollups and their revolutionary potential for Bitcoin. They tackle how zkBTC can enhance scalability and usability, comparing it against the Lightning Network. The pair explore challenges like token distribution and user experience, alongside the implications of integrating smart contracts and privacy features. Their insights promise a future enriched by limitless Bitcoin applications and innovative financial tools.
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ANECDOTE

Custodial Lightning

  • Eric Wall attempted to receive a Lightning Network payment.
  • The custodial nature of the Wallet of Satoshi masked Lightning's limitations.
INSIGHT

Rollups vs. Lightning UX

  • Lightning Network's UX is setup-dependent, impacting reliability.
  • Rollups offer a blockchain-like UX, simplifying payments but limiting throughput.
INSIGHT

Rollup Payment Simplicity

  • Rollups enable sending funds without recipient setup, like email.
  • This contrasts with Lightning, where recipients need to manage nodes and liquidity.
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