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Super Scaling with StarkWare | Uri Kolodny & Eli Ben-Sasson

Nov 24, 2021

Uri Kolodny and Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founders of StarkWare, delve into the revolutionary zkRollups that are enhancing Ethereum’s scalability. They discuss the recent $50 million funding round and how StarkEx is powering significant platforms like dYdX. The duo explains the intricacies of StarkNet’s rollout and the importance of balancing decentralization with operational efficiency. They also highlight the transformative potential of ZK technology in reshaping the blockchain landscape and fostering self-sovereign work in decentralized finance.

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Eli Ben-Sasson

Uri Kolodny

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Understanding Blockchain Innovations

6min

Unlocking Ethereum Scalability

15min

Scalability and Trade-offs in Blockchain

8min

Harnessing SHARP for Efficient Ethereum Transactions

2min

Innovative Scalability in Blockchain

7min

The Evolution of StarkNet

15min

Exploring Starkware's Long-Term Vision and Decentralization

3min

Exploring ZK Stark's Future and Decentralization

19min

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Embracing the Scalability Movement in Crypto

2min

Ethereum is scaling. With a recent $50 million raise at a valuation of $2 billion, StarkWare is pioneering zkRollups across the Ethereum ecosystem. As it powers dYdX, arguably the most liquid market in the world, StarkWare is continuing to move into new territory, with StarkNet imminently deploying on Ethereum Mainnet.

The goal of StarkWare is simple: 'bring massive scalability to Ethereum while preserving L1 security, permissionless interactions, and decentralization.'

The ecosystem is growing at an astounding rate, so tune in as core members Uri Kolodny and Eli Ben-Sasson walk us through how StarkWare is bringing Super Scaling to Ethereum.

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------ TOPICS COVERED:

0:00 Intro 5:00 Eli and Uri of StarkWare 9:02 StarkEx vs StarkNet 16:37 StarkEx is Scaling Today 24:35 Latency & Data Tradeoffs 32:50 Scaling with Math & Cryptography 38:21 StarkEx to StarkNet 43:35 Ahead of Schedule 47:56 StarkNet Launch 54:48 StarkWare Roadmap 1:00:40 Modular & Privacy 1:04:39 Business Model 1:11:33 Values & Code 1:16:15 Closing & Disclaimers

------ RESOURCES:

Uri on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ukolodny?s=20

Eli on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EliBenSasson?s=20

StarkWare on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarkWareLtd?s=20

StarkWare Discord: https://discord.gg/uJ9HZTUk2Y

StarkNet Alpha: https://medium.com/starkware/starknet-alpha-is-coming-to-mainnet-b825829eaf32

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