June 19, 2024

Layer Two Rollups and Beyond: Enhancing Bitcoin's Ecosystem ft Pavel Sinelnikov

Layer Two Rollups and Beyond: Enhancing Bitcoin's Ecosystem ft Pavel Sinelnikov

In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Pavel Sinelnikov, Developer Relations Lead at ZKM, for an in-depth discussion on zero-knowledge technology and its potential to bolster the Bitcoin ecosystem. Pavel shares lessons learned from Ethereum's growth and how they can be applied to Bitcoin, particularly in decentralized financial derivatives and scaling solutions. They explore different types of Layer Two (L2) rollups, their roles in enhancing scalability and efficiency, and how ZKM’s decentralized sequencer aims to enhance Bitcoin’s network utility and integrate it seamlessly with other blockchain ecosystems. They also cover sustainable Bitcoin yields, ZKM's approach to offering yield on a native Bitcoin asset, and key insights into the evolving blockchain landscape and the future of decentralization.

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In this episode of The Smart Economy Podcast, host Dylan Grabowski is joined by Pavel Sinelnikov, Developer Relations Lead at ZKM, a network focusing on zero-knowledge virtual machines (ZKVM) for universal settlement.



Join them as they:
  • Discuss lessons learned in Ethereum growth and applying them to Bitcoin
  • Analyze the importance of Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Stake (PoS) co-existing
  • Unpack the different types of L2 rollups
  • Delve into the ethos of decentralization and how ZKM applies that to its sequencer network
  • Unpack how ZKM offers Sustainable Yield Generation
  • Shine a light on ZKM’s decentralized sequencer network and the security that it offers
  • And much more!



Pavel Sinelnikov is the Developer Relations Lead at ZKM. With a strong background in blockchain technology and a keen interest in decentralized systems, Pavel has previously worked with notable blockchain projects like Metis, where he was instrumental in developer relations and ambassador coordination. He has also provided educational components on decentralized finance (DeFi) to prominent financial institutions like the Royal Bank of Canada.



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Previous guests include: Rusty Matveev, Chief Strategy Officer at Calaxy; Andrew Lawrence, CEO and Co-Founder of Censo; Zac Townsend, CEO and Co-Founder of Meanwhile; Jesper Johansen, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstake; Tama Churchouse, COO of Cumberland Labs; Holly Wood of Boson Protocol; Sid Powell of Maple Finance; Chad Barraford of THORChain; and many others.

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