In Episode 37 of Season 6 of The Scoop, Frank Chaparro and Sergey Gorbunov are joined by Mysten Labs Co-Founder Kostas Chalkias to discuss the potential of zero-knowledge proofs in revolutionizing the blockchain space. The episode, sponsored by Axelar, explores various aspects of zero-knowledge proofs including their adoption, standardization, and impact on user experience. Key topics such as the integration with AI and advice for blockchain builders are also covered.

Episode 37 of Season 6 of The Scoop was recorded with The Block's Frank Chaparro, Axelar Co-Founder Sergey Gorbunov, and Mysten Labs Co-Founder & Chief Cryptographer Kostas Chalkias.Listen below, and subscribe to The Scoop on YouTube, Apple,Spotify,Google Podcasts,Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please send feedback and revision requests to [emailprotected]This is the second installment of a miniseries sponsored by Axelar and featuring co-host Sergey Gorbunov, co-founder of Axelar — you can find part 1 with Eigen Layer's Sreeram Kannan here.In this episode, Chaparro and Gorbunov are joined by Mysten Labs co-founder and chief cryptographer Kostas Chalkias to discuss the potential of zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to revolutionize the blockchain space.OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
04:27 ZK-proof overview
08:45 Adoption of zk-proofs
15:33 Standardizing zk-proofs
22:27 Advice for builders
27:57 ZK & AI
35:55 How ZK improves UX
45:00 PredictionsThis episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Axelar.
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Exploring Zero-Knowledge Proofs in Blockchain with Mysten Labs Co-Founder