Zero Knowledge Learning ZK with Jeffrey from RareSkills
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Mar 12, 2025 Jeffrey Scholz, founder of RareSkills, delves into ZK education and developer onboarding. He discusses their educational initiatives, including The ZK Book and interactive bootcamps. Jeffrey highlights strategies for simplifying complex concepts and creating adaptable learning resources. The conversation also touches on the demand for ZK professionals and the balance between practical coding and theoretical knowledge. Additionally, they analyze challenges in technical communication, such as the hype surrounding quantum computing versus the understanding of zero-knowledge proofs.
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RareSkills Early ZK Education Origin
- RareSkills began with Solidity education before shifting focus to zero knowledge tech.
- A push from a persistent individual sparked their ZK bootcamp and subsequently the ZK Book.
Importance of Prerequisites in Education
- Good education requires awareness of learners' prerequisites.
- Insightful teaching breaks down concepts into familiar components for better understanding.
Breaking Down Groth16 for Learning
- Teaching Groth16 involves decomposing unfamiliar components into fundamentals.
- Extensive chapters on groups and elliptic curves build intuition gradually.
