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In this episode of the Crypto Beat, Kelvin Sparks chats with Alex Gluchowski, co-founder and CEO of Matter Labs to discuss the Atlas upgrade, which promises to revolutionize performance and privacy.
They explore zero-knowledge proofs and their role in scaling Ethereum. They also discuss the cypherpunk ethos, technological challenges, and Matter Labs' vision for the future.
OUTLINE
00:00 – Introduction
00:31 – Privacy: The New Meta
02:45 – Cypherpunk Roots
04:29 – User Experience of Scaled Privacy
07:24 – Trust Assumptions in Privacy
09:25 – Incorruptible Financial Systems
14:15 – Innovation in Cryptography
19:13 – Rewarding Experiences at Matter Labs
22:01 – Navigating Challenges
24:17 – Introducing the Atlas Upgrade
30:53 – Benefits of Instant Settlement
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Guest links:
Alex Gluchowski - https://x.com/gluk64
Matter Labs - https://x.com/the_matter_labs
ZKsync - https://x.com/zksync
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In this episode of the Crypto Beat, Kelvin Sparks chats with Alex Gluchowski, co-founder and CEO of Matter Labs to discuss the Atlas upgrade, which promises to revolutionize performance and privacy.
They explore zero-knowledge proofs and their role in scaling Ethereum. They also discuss the cypherpunk ethos, technological challenges, and Matter Labs' vision for the future.
OUTLINE
00:00 – Introduction
00:31 – Privacy: The New Meta
02:45 – Cypherpunk Roots
04:29 – User Experience of Scaled Privacy
07:24 – Trust Assumptions in Privacy
09:25 – Incorruptible Financial Systems
14:15 – Innovation in Cryptography
19:13 – Rewarding Experiences at Matter Labs
22:01 – Navigating Challenges
24:17 – Introducing the Atlas Upgrade
30:53 – Benefits of Instant Settlement
The Block Newsletters
The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newsletters
Guest links:
Alex Gluchowski - https://x.com/gluk64
Matter Labs - https://x.com/the_matter_labs
ZKsync - https://x.com/zksync
Are you hiring in crypto?
Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test.
Faster hiring, stronger teams.
Sign up for a trial today: theblock.co/campus
The Crypto Beat is a live streaming podcast focused on topical crypto news events. The podcast will feature multiple guests who are deep in the crypto industry sharing their views on the topic of the day. It will be available across X, Twitch and YouTube and made available afterwards on popular audio platforms.