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In this episode of Unchained Premium, Laura spoke with Brian Retford, CEO and co-founder of Risc Zero, a company aiming to create infrastructure and tooling for Web3 developers to build zero-knowledge software.
The discussion delves into the intricacies of Zero Knowledge (ZK) proofs and their applications in the blockchain space, highlighting Risc Zero's approach and the potential implications for Bitcoin's development.
Show Highlights:
Risc Zero's efforts to make ZK proofs more accessible and efficient for developers.
How to integrate zkEVM with Ethereum and Bitcoin networks.
How ZK proofs can enhance various blockchain functionalities, including private transactions, stablecoins, and gaming.
What the business model for the company is, similar to a SaaS company, and their vision for a decentralized proof generation network.
What Risc Zero is working on with EigenLayer, AltLayer and Eclypse
Why Brian sees them as a complementary project to Celestia, rather than competitive
Brian's insights in the emerging Bitcoin layer 2 space and Risc Zero's role in enhancing Bitcoin's programmability.
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