Zircuit: The Unhackable Blockchain? With Founder Martin Derka

Jun 12, 2024

Martin Derka, the technical co-founder of Zircuit and a PhD expert in algorithms, unveils groundbreaking advancements in blockchain security. He discusses Zircuit's unique zero-knowledge roll-up technology that promises to prevent hacks even at the smart contract level. The conversation covers novel AI-driven fraud protection tools and the pressing need for robust security in DeFi, shedding light on the vulnerabilities of existing systems. Derka emphasizes how his innovations could reshape the crypto landscape by restoring trust and user confidence.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Circuit: Revolutionizing Ethereum Scalability

02:29 • 8min

Tackling DeFi Hacks: Zirkit's Innovative Approach

10:38 • 2min

Enhancing Blockchain Security Through Advanced Machine Learning

12:37 • 3min

The Deteriorating Allure of Hacking Strong Cryptographic Systems

15:20 • 2min

Decentralization and Security in Blockchain

17:04 • 15min

In this episode I talk to Martin Derka the founder of a new L2 called Zircuit. Zircuit is unique due to the fact that is claims to be able to stop hacks from ever happening at the chain level. Meaning apps built on Zircuit would have a unique protection mechanism to help stop them from ever getting hacked even if they had an error in their smart contract. This was a really interesting episode and if true and successful could change the entire crypto landscape as we know it! ----------- THE OBSIDIAN COUNCIL PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP 📝 The Obsidian Council Premium Membership Is FULL ❌ Join The Waitlist: https://theobsidiancouncil.myflodesk.com/waitlist ---------- THE NEVER DIE NEWSLETTER 🎉 Signup For The Never Die Weekly Newsletter: https://neverdie.club/subscribe -------------- STAND ALONE COURSES: 👻 The Ghost Tiger Strategy: https://www.theobsidiancouncil.com/plans/416465?bundle_token=e33ef170b8aee4f9d94fc811feaae3c1&utm_source=manual 🪂 The Airdrop Masterclass Course: https://www.theobsidiancouncil.com/plans/416465?bundle_token=e33ef170b8aee4f9d94fc811feaae3c1&utm_source=manual --------- AFFLIATE LINKS: 💻 Stoic An AI Strategies I’m Testing: https://stoic.ai/?ref=jesse 🔒 My Favorite Hardware Wallet: https://trezor.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=135&aff_id=32260&source=Youtube 💎 Stake Your ETH with Swell: https://rb.gy/mvnk2 ------ OTHER PLACES I'M AT: 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jesseeckel 🖥️ Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/jesseeckel PODCAST: 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rF3aBzIBTVQ1yIYsNm6wy?si=8c2d1020a5ee4087 🎵 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/never-die-a-crypto-podcast/id1679034629 🎵 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/94ce5747-bb46-45fb-97be-fccdafe761d1/steady-lads 🎥 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@neverdiepod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/jesseeckel2 📧 If you're interested in being a guest reach out on Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/Jesseeckel⁠ *IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: None of this is meant to be taken as any form of investment advice, this is just me sharing my opinion and thoughts on the space. It's always up to you to do your own research. Just because I'm talking about a certain project or idea doesn't mean you should invest into it. You as an adult have to use your own judgement and free will to make the right choice for you. Take responsibility for your own actions and investment decisions and don't blindly follow podcasters, Twitter influencer's, Youtube creators etc. Additionally you should assume I hold the token we're talking about unless I otherwise state I don't. I normally do research into investments I hold or am potentially looking to hold. So again, unless otherwise stated, assume I hold the token we're talking about. In the case of this project I don't hold any relevant tokens. Personal Disclosures for any conflicts of interest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hammerforgedcreative.com/