This podcast episode highlights the evolution of Starkware and its unique approach to scaling Ethereum using zero-knowledge technology. It covers the transition to the Layer 2 space, the challenges and opportunities of Ethereum alignment, the shared identity of Starkware and its builders, the decentralization of the Starknet community, and the key elements of its successful community growth strategy. The episode concludes with a discussion of Abdel's near-term goals for the StarkNet ecosystem, including exploring disruptive use cases for account abstraction and expanding the user base beyond Ethereum developers.