ZKsync co-founder Alex Gluchowski unveils the Atlas upgrade

In this episode of the Crypto Beat, Kelvin Sparks chats with Alex Gluchowski, co-founder and CEO of Matter Labs to discuss the Atlas upgrade, which promises to revolutionize performance and privacy.

They explore zero-knowledge proofs and their role in scaling Ethereum. They also discuss the cypherpunk ethos, technological challenges, and Matter Labs' vision for the future.

OUTLINE

00:00 – Introduction

00:31 – Privacy: The New Meta

02:45 – Cypherpunk Roots

04:29 – User Experience of Scaled Privacy

07:24 – Trust Assumptions in Privacy

09:25 – Incorruptible Financial Systems

14:15 – Innovation in Cryptography

19:13 – Rewarding Experiences at Matter Labs

22:01 – Navigating Challenges

24:17 – Introducing the Atlas Upgrade

30:53 – Benefits of Instant Settlement

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Guest links:

Alex Gluchowski - https://x.com/gluk64

Matter Labs - https://x.com/the_matter_labs

ZKsync - https://x.com/zksync

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