ZK Tech You Should Know — Part 1: SNARKs & STARKs

Mina Protocol uses zero knowledge, or ZK, technology to build the most advanced ZK blockchain for proving anything, privately and securely. To understand ZK proofs, or ZKPs, it’s important to know the different types of zero knowledge proofs that exist, including zk-SNARKs and zk-STARKS.

In this video, we explain what zk-SNARKs and zk-STARKs are, their benefits and drawbacks, and why Mina utilizes zk-SNARK technology to build a powerful, private and secure blockchain.

Watch the next video in the series to learn more about zkRollups:    • ZK Tech You Should Know — Part 2: zkR...  

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 - 0:18 | Intro
0:18 - 1:43 | What Are ZKPs
1:43 - 2:28 | zk-SNARKs
2:28 - 3:15 | zk-STARKs
3:15 - 4:13 | How Mina Uses ZK Technology

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ABOUT MINA:

Mina is a next-gen zero knowledge (ZK) blockchain. Rather than apply brute computing force, Mina uses advanced cryptography and recursive zk-SNARKs to design an entire blockchain of about 22kb, the size of a couple of tweets. It is the first layer-1 to enable efficient implementation and easy programmability of zero knowledge smart contracts (zkApps). With its unique privacy features and ability to connect to any website, Mina is building a private gateway between the real world and crypto—and the secure, democratic future we all deserve.

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Music and Audio Engineering by Jonathan El-Bizri
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