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Beyond the Hype: How Bitcoin Stays True to Its Values – The Clear Crypto Podcast | Episode 2

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Beyond the Hype: How Bitcoin Stays True to Its Values - The Clear Crypto Podcast | Episode 2

Beyond the Hype: Crypto as a Cultural Movement When you first dip your toes into the world of cryptocurrency, it’s easy to get caught up in the numbers, the technology, and the financial speculation. But as you go deeper, you discover something more profound: a vibrant and diverse culture. Gareth Jenkinson, a seasoned journalist who … Read more

Can Trump’s Executive Order Propel a Crypto Age for the US? – The Clear Crypto Podcast | Episode 1

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The Clear Crypto Podcast | Episode 1

Decoding the U.S. Executive Order: A National Bitcoin Reserve The episode kicks off with a deep dive into the recent executive order signed by the U.S. President, a move that has captured the attention of the global crypto community. The order is a significant step, signaling a new, more crypto-friendly era in Washington, especially after … Read more

History of Zero-Knowledge Proofs | with ZK “Godfather” Eli Ben Sasson

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History of Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Discover the origins and evolution of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) with Eli Ben-Sasson, CEO and co-founder of StarkWare, often hailed as the “Godfather of ZK.”

In this episode, Eli recounts his pivotal 2013 presentation at a Bitcoin conference near Stanford, where his early research on ZKPs drew the attention of Bitcoin Core developer Greg Maxwell. That moment marked the beginning of over a decade of groundbreaking work focused on harnessing zero-knowledge cryptography to scale blockchain networks while preserving privacy.

This video explores:

  • The fundamentals and history of zero-knowledge proofs
  • How ZKPs were adopted for privacy-first blockchains like Zcash
  • The explosion of zk-rollups and validity proofs for scaling Ethereum Layer 2
  • StarkWare’s role in advancing ZK-based scalability solutions
  • Eli’s renewed focus on applying ZKPs to the Bitcoin ecosystem

Whether you’re new to blockchain or deep into cryptography, this conversation provides essential context on how zero-knowledge proofs became one of the most promising technologies for scaling and securing decentralized systems.

Navigating crypto bridges and onramps

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crypto bridges and onramps

Imagine that the crypto ecosystem is a collection of isolated islands, and each island represents a particular blockchain. You need to send some goods to a friend who lives on a different island. How would you send them to her? With a Crypto bridge, of course! Crypto bridges connect these islands, allowing you to transact … Read more

How can blockchain change digital identity?

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blockchain change digital identity

What is digital identity? Your email, social media profiles, search history, and more make up your digital persona, or identity. But the irony is you don’t own it yourself. All the data that comprises your digital identity sits in centralized servers controlled by companies like Facebook, Google, and X. In fact, to access your data … Read more

Understanding crypto wallets: Your gateway to blockchain

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Understanding crypto wallets

If you’re getting started in the world of cryptocurrencies, you might have heard a lot about crypto wallets and how they’re essential for doing most things on blockchain. But what exactly are they, and why are they so important? Crypto wallets are like the wallet in your pocket, only digital. Just like you store cash … Read more

The impact of UX on dApp adoption

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How does ux affect dApp adoption

Blockchain has given rise to a new kind of app: decentralized applications (dApps) that minimize the role of intermediaries in online interactions. These range from peer-to-peer transfers, decentralized finance (DeFi) trading platforms, and onchain games that let players truly own their in-game assets. The advantage of dApps is clear: You hold your assets instead of … Read more

Blockchain gaming: An untapped opportunity

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Blockchain gaming

Imagine spending thousands of dollars on virtual items you can’t gift, sell, or truly own. This is the reality for most gamers today, as a recent survey of 2,000 U.S. gamers commissioned by Unstoppable Games and supported by StarkWare revealed. They invest countless hours and sometimes significant amounts of money to win battles and beat … Read more