

The Evolution of Aleo with Howard Wu & Alex Pruden
79 snips Jan 17, 2024
Anna catches up with Howard Wu, co-founder of the Aleo Network, and Alex Pruden, executive director of the Aleo Foundation. They discuss the evolution of the Aleo project, including technical decisions, breakthroughs, detours, and initial goals. They also explore the challenges of running marketplaces in the crypto industry, the introduction of Veruna as the proof system, and the transition to a hybrid consensus of proof of work and proof of stake. The podcast ends with a discussion on the network's governance plan and excitement for the upcoming mainnet launch.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Intro, Sponsor Message, and Catching up on Aleo
02:30 • 2min
The Evolution of Snarks and the Continued Viability of Grothe
04:34 • 2min
Evolution and Governance of ZK Tech
06:05 • 29min
Challenges and Economics of Running Marketplaces in Crypto
35:22 • 2min
Evolution of ALIO System
37:45 • 22min
Evolution to Hybrid Consensus
59:53 • 22min
Exploring the Governance Plan and the Future Journey
01:21:31 • 4min