Matter Labs co-founder Alex Gluchowski unveils the Atlas upgrade

Episode 41 of The Crypto Beat was recorded with The Block's Host, Kelvin Sparks, and Matter Labs Co-Founder and CEO Alex Gluchowski.

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In this episode of the Crypto Beat, Kelvin Sparks chats with Alex Gluchowski, co-founder and CEO of Matter Labs, to discuss the Atlas upgrade, which promises to revolutionize performance and privacy.

They explore zero-knowledge proofs and their role in scaling Ethereum. They also discuss the cypherpunk ethos, technological challenges, and Matter Labs' vision for the future.

OUTLINE
00:00 – Introduction
00:31 – Privacy: The New Meta
02:45 – Cypherpunk Roots
04:29 – User Experience of Scaled Privacy
07:24 – Trust Assumptions in Privacy
09:25 – Incorruptible Financial Systems
14:15 – Innovation in Cryptography
19:13 – Rewarding Experiences at Matter Labs
22:01 – Navigating Challenges
24:17 – Introducing the Atlas Upgrade
30:53 – Benefits of Instant Settlement

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Guest links:
Alex Gluchowski - ⁠https://x.com/gluk64⁠
Matter Labs - ⁠https://x.com/the_matter_labs⁠
ZKSync - ⁠https://x.com/zksync⁠

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