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Yannick Planteijdt

Blockchain Experts discuss the potential of Zero-Knowledge Rollups and interoperability - Insights from Twitter Space

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Our very own Core Developer Hein Dauven was invited to a Twitter Space hosted by Benzinga to talk about zero-knowledge rollups, use cases, and their scalability and security properties.

The hour-long conversation covered a wide range of topics related to blockchain technology, with an emphasis on interoperability, security, and user experience.

We asked Hein Dauven for the key take-ways from the conversation;

Hein Dauven noted, "The conversation centered on the potential of ZK-rollups and the challenges of maintaining decentralization, interoperability, and security. We need to focus on building products that users want and that provide real value, while also ensuring the security and reliability of these systems. Many of the innovations taking place in the ZK-rollups space will greatly benefit Dusk in the long term."

The panel also discussed the potential of ZK-rollups for reducing congestion on the Ethereum network and enabling new use cases in gaming and metaverse applications. However, they also acknowledged the challenges of being both privacy-preserving and scalable with this technology. This is something Dusk is actively building to deliver a blockchain that is fast and scalable and keeps information truly private.

Finally, all the guests agreed that the blockchain industry is still in its early stages and that more work needs to be done to ensure the security and scalability of these systems, given how new they are. This includes focusing on economic and computational security, as well as maintaining the permissionless and decentralized nature of blockchains.

Overall, the Twitter Space provided valuable insights into the potential of zero-knowledge proofs and rollups for blockchain scalability, as well as the challenges of achieving true interoperability and security in the blockchain space. As the industry continues to evolve, it will be important for developers to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible with these technologies, while also keeping the needs and desires of users in mind.