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The zkEVM is Here | Alex Gluchowski of zkSync

Mar 2, 2022

Alex Gluchowski, CEO & Co-Founder of Matter Labs and zkSync, discusses the groundbreaking introduction of EVM-compatible ZK Rollups on Ethereum’s testnet. He shares insights on the monumental leap in blockchain scalability this represents. The conversation highlights the significance of zero-knowledge proofs in enhancing decentralized solutions. Additionally, Alex reflects on the team's resilience in supporting friends in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of community and innovation amidst challenges in the crypto landscape.

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Intro

2min

Unlocking zkEVM and Crypto Potential

6min

Advancements in zkEVM and Team Resilience

14min

Deploying DeFi on zkSync

26min

Evolution of ZK Sync: Testnet to Mainnet Transition and Ecosystem Expansion

5min

ZK Sync and Token Rollout Overview

7min

Revolutionizing Value and the Crypto Perspective on Ukraine

2min

Empowering Change: Ukraine's Crypto Revolution

10min

zkEVM is here! Alex Gluchowski, CEO & Co-Founder of Matter Labs and of zkSync is here to talk about the huge accomplishment he and his team brought to market this past week. This is the first EVM-compatible ZK Rollup on Ethereum’s testnet!

Is this the endgame of blockchain scalability? How were Alex and his team able to bring this to market way sooner than expected? Why is this important and a monumental leap forward for the space? Find out the answers to these questions and much more on this week's State of the Nation with Ryan and David!

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------ Topics Covered:

0:00 Intro 6:00 Alex from Matter Labs 9:51 What is a zkEVM? 15:57 The Breakthrough 19:08 zkSync 2.0 Public Testnet 24:04 The User Experience 29:37 Developer Tooling 32:48 Why zkRollups? 37:22 Security, Centralization, Trust 41:51 Justin Drake's Question 46:33 The Roadmap 50:30 Wen Mainnet? 53:15 Wen Token? 58:51 zkDAO 1:00:52 Ukraine 1:06:57 Crypto's Impact in Ukraine 1:11:00 Closing & Disclaimers

------ Resources:

UkraineDAO https://twitter.com/Ukraine_DAO?s=20&t=k_QiuIA3ZukqUPd9gy--LA

Alex Gluchowski on Twitter https://twitter.com/gluk64

zkSync on Twitter https://twitter.com/zksync

zkDAO https://twitter.com/zkdao_official?s=20&t=9HO7KyxvPEwqBhAo6SgbEA

zkSync's Website zksync.io

zkSync 2.0: Public Testnet is Live! https://matterlabs.medium.com/zksync-2-0-public-testnet-is-live-de870ba9632a

Modular vs Monolithic Blockchains https://shows.banklesshq.com/p/modular-vs-monolithic-blockchains?s=w

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