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Misha Komarov: =nil; Foundation – The Marketplace for ZK Proof Generation
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Publication Date |
Sep 22, 2023
Episode Duration |
00:52:07

Zero knowledge proof systems have found tremendous cryptographic utility in scaling blockchains, due to their ability to prove computational integrity, succinctly. However, despite recent advancements in ZKP R&D, their construction still requires special prover circuits. Their complexity is what gatekeeps zero knowledge technology to a select few astute teams. =nil; Foundation aims to challenge this status quo by providing an alternative through their zkLLVM circuit compiler and zk proof marketplace. By commoditising the production of custom proofs, =nil; Foundation unlocks an entire new range of applications employing zero knowledge technology.

We were joined by Misha Komarov, co-founder of =nil; Foundation, to discuss the use cases and challenges of building the first marketplace for (outsourced) zero knowledge proofs.

Topics covered in this episode:

  • The vision behind =nil; Foundation
  • Use cases for zk tech
  • zkLLVM circuit compiler
  • Homomorphic encryption, ZKPs & privacy solutions
  • ZKP marketplace
  • Why proof markets (currently) run on DBMS
  • Marketplace actors
  • Proof generators vs. PoW miners
  • Infrastructure challenges
  • Future roadmap

Episode links:

This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/514

We were joined by Misha Komarov, co-founder of =nil; Foundation, to discuss the use cases and challenges of building the first marketplace for (outsourced) zero knowledge proofs.

Zero knowledge proof systems have found tremendous cryptographic utility in scaling blockchains, due to their ability to prove computational integrity, succinctly. However, despite recent advancements in ZKP R&D, their construction still requires special prover circuits. Their complexity is what gatekeeps zero knowledge technology to a select few astute teams. =nil; Foundation aims to challenge this status quo by providing an alternative through their zkLLVM circuit compiler and zk proof marketplace. By commoditising the production of custom proofs, =nil; Foundation unlocks an entire new range of applications employing zero knowledge technology.

We were joined by Misha Komarov, co-founder of =nil; Foundation, to discuss the use cases and challenges of building the first marketplace for (outsourced) zero knowledge proofs.

Topics covered in this episode:

  • The vision behind =nil; Foundation
  • Use cases for zk tech
  • zkLLVM circuit compiler
  • Homomorphic encryption, ZKPs & privacy solutions
  • ZKP marketplace
  • Why proof markets (currently) run on DBMS
  • Marketplace actors
  • Proof generators vs. PoW miners
  • Infrastructure challenges
  • Future roadmap

Episode links:

This episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/514

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