The Rollup Quantum Resistance Isn't The Threat (...AI Singularity Is)
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Dec 24, 2025 Jan Camenisch, a cryptographer at Rialo, and Jens Groth, Chief Scientist at Nexus, dive into the pressing issue of AI Singularity as a threat to crypto, eclipsing concerns over quantum resistance. They discuss the critical balance between privacy and verifiability, exploring why zero-knowledge proofs face significant cost challenges. The conversation highlights the need for secure blockchain environments for AI agents and the importance of verifiable content amidst rising deepfake risks. Brace yourself for a fascinating look into the future of technology!
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Verifiability Vs Privacy At Scale
- Verifiability and privacy are distinct but complementary goals enabled by zero-knowledge proofs.
- Reducing proof cost (10k–100k× native) unlocks verifiable computation at scale.
Reduce Commitment Overhead
- Optimize commitment schemes aggressively because committing per-cycle state is expensive.
- Design systems to minimize and amortize commitments to cut ZK overhead.
Privacy Is A Spectrum, Use The Right Tools
- Privacy exists on a spectrum from full anonymity to selective disclosure.
- Real-world apps need a toolbox (ZK, MPC, TEEs) to balance privacy and verifiability.