This Week on Unchained: Zero-Knowledge Proofs, the Case Against Binance, and More! 🔢➗
Why Zero-Knowledge Proofs Are Critical to Ethereum’s Future
Stanford cryptography professor Dan Boneh and a16z General Partner Ali Yahya elevate our knowledge of zero-knowledge proofs and their applications in the blockchain world. They dive into the intricacies of succinct proof systems, the difference between SNARKs and STARKs, the magic of recursive SNARKs, and why zero-knowledge systems are essential to the evolution of Ethereum.
Why the CFTC Case Against Binance Will Have Very Important Consequences for Crypto
Austin Campbell, a professor at Columbia Business School, discusses the recent allegations made by the CFTC against Binance, and whether or not criminal charges will be brought against company officers such as CEO Changpeng Zhao, or CZ, or former Chief Compliance Officer Samuel Lim.
The Chopping Block: Is This the Beginning of the End for Binance?
This week, the Chopping Block Crew discusses Binance’s recent regulatory issues, the potential impact on the crypto markets, the CFTC’s stance on tokens, and also touch on Do Kwon’s arrest and Hong Kong’s approach to crypto regulation.
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How to Make Proposals and Vote in a DAO
DAOs, or decentralized autonomous organizations, facilitate collective decision-making and governance through token voting and blockchain verification, and this guide will delve into the process of proposing a DAO and various voting methods.
PREMIUM: Is It Possible to Get Rid of Seed Phrases?
In this Premium interview, Laura talks with Zhen Yu Yong, cofounder of Web3Auth, to discuss how his company aims to replace traditional seed phrases for a more convenient and secure experience in the world of crypto wallets.
PREMIUM: Could Account Abstraction Make Self-Custody Easier for Crypto Users?
In this Premium interview, Laura talks with Eric and Ethan Parker, the founders of Giddy. They emphasized the importance of safety and accessibility when it comes to crypto wallets, highlighting two key features of their product: account abstraction and wallet safety.
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