Bankless The zkWars | zkSync & Scroll
Aug 3, 2022
Join Alex Gluchowski of zkSync, on a mission to boost freedom through crypto, and Ye Zhang of Scroll, a zero-knowledge proof enthusiast. Alongside Ben Jones from Optimism, they dive into the zkEVM landscape, discussing the unique roadmaps of their projects and the soaring interest in zero-knowledge technology. The trio also tackles the security challenges facing Web3, the complexities of zk rollups, and the cultural values that drive their innovations. Don't miss this in-depth look at the future of Ethereum scalability!
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zkSync Origin Story
- Alex Gluchowski's journey into crypto began with a desire to increase freedom.
- His background as CTO and interest in scalability led him to co-found zkSync.
zkSync's Ethereum Integration
- zkSync created the first working ZK rollup on Ethereum, initially called Ignis.
- After two years of development, a mainnet version for payments and swaps launched, followed by a ZK-EVM.
Scroll's Genesis and Team
- Scroll's founders have diverse backgrounds in ZK research, systems engineering, and crypto investment.
- The team of 40, with 30 engineers, is globally distributed and focused on a user-friendly ZK-EVM.