zkSync Era Mainnet Launch & NEW zkEVM with Alex Gluchowski and Anthony Rose

Mar 24, 2023

In this discussion, Alex Gluchowski, Co-founder and CEO of Matter Labs, and Anthony Rose, Head of Engineering at Matter Labs and a SpaceX veteran, reveal the groundbreaking launch of zkSync's zkEVM to mainnet. They dive into engineering challenges, the differences between zkEVM and Optimistic Rollups, and how zk technology enhances transaction speeds while lowering fees. The dynamic duo also contemplates the transformative potential of zkSync for the Ethereum ecosystem and hints at what’s next for developers and users alike.

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INSIGHT

ZK-EVMs: Ethereum's Scaling Solution

ZK-EVMs are crucial for Ethereum's scaling, enabling mass adoption while preserving its value.
This marks a pivotal moment for Ethereum's future.

INSIGHT

ZK-Sync Era: Scaling Freedom

ZK-Sync Era aims to accelerate crypto mass adoption by addressing scalability.
It leverages zero-knowledge proofs to verify transactions efficiently.

ADVICE

ZK Sync Era Mainnet: Proceed with Caution

ZK Sync Era mainnet is open, but users should proceed with caution.
Bridge assets gradually and experiment with smaller amounts initially.

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Alex Gluchowski is the Co-founder and CEO of Matter Labs and the creator of zkSync. Anthony Rose is the head of engineering at Matter Labs and has a background in software and machine learning. Prior to joining Matter Labs, Anthony spent a number of years in the industry building teams at SpaceX.

In today’s episode, the four talk about zkSync’s massive announcement, they’ve launched their zkEVM to mainnet! They also delve into the engineering challenges, what zk unlocks, the difference between zkEVM vs Optimistic Rollups, what builders need to know, and of course…wen token?!

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------ Timestamps

0:00 Intro 8:15 zkSync’s Era Mainnet Launch 8:53 The Importance of zkSync Era 9:53 zkSync Era 13:53 Staged Roll-Out 18:50 zkSync Era Projects 21:14 Engineering Challenges 26:25 What Does zk Unlock? 28:16 zkEVMd vs Optimistic Rollups 36:35 How Low Can Gas Fees Go? 39:22 The Power of zkEVMs 48:58 How is zkSync Era Different? 53:08 New Risks to Pay Attention to 55:35 Path to Decentralization & Security 1:03:42 What Do Builders Need to Know? 1:05:36 Resources 1:07:12 Token?! 1:08:20 Closing & Disclaimers

------ Resources:

zkSync Website https://zksync.io/

Alex Gluchowski https://twitter.com/gluk64

Anthony Rose https://twitter.com/anthonykrose

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