Blockchains are a new settlement and ownership layer, one that’s programmable, open, and global by default, unlocking new forms of entrepreneurship, creativity, and infrastructure. Growth in monthly active crypto addresses is generally tracking the
Prediction markets are a hot topic again — even cartoon characters are talking about them (cf South Park). But beyond the buzz, what is a prediction market, exactly? How do they work, how are they designed, and what makes them work?
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A detailed overview of some state-of-the-art SNARKs (Succinct Non-interactive Argument of Knowledge) by Justin Thaler (Georgetown University). Justin recaps his introduction and offers an overview of the SNARKs used in rollup projects with particular attention to performance and security considerations.