"The advancements of zero knowledge proving technology, hardware acceleration and proof recursion have significantly increased the efficiency of EVM-compatible zk provers. As a result, the former tradeoff in efficiency implied by EVM-compatibility is gradually improving. Translating Ethereum’s virtual machine bytecode ensures seamless scaling for applications, without the need for additional audits and security compromises.

We were joined by Ye Zhang, co-founder of Scroll, to discuss the EVM-compatible zero knowledge landscape and how Scroll aims to stay true to Ethereum’s values and community.

Topics covered in this episode:

Ye’s background in zk research
Hardware limitations for zk tech
Founding Scroll
Why Scroll went for EVM compatibility
Efficiency of EVM- vs. non-EVM-compatible zk provers
The timeline of ideating Scroll
Scroll mainnet launch
Building the Scroll community
Scroll token
Sequencer decentralisation
Data availability, validiums and security tradeoffs
L2 bridges and interoperability
Roadmap

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This episode is hosted by Friederike Ernst. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/522

Ye Zhang: Scroll - EVM-compatible ZK rollup

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Ye Zhang: Scroll - EVM-compatible ZK rollup