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[PODCAST] Unlocking the Future of Blockchain with Zero Knowledge Proofs with Shiv Shankar of Boundless
Description
Summary
Shiv Shankar, CEO of Boundless / Risc Zero, reflects on leadership, the evolution of Zero Knowledge (ZK) technology, and the role Boundless plays in the blockchain ecosystem. He shares lessons from Amazon, the importance of empowering teams, and the growing demand for ZK. The discussion also covers the challenges of building a two-sided marketplace, educating developers, and how decentralized protocols will evolve.
Takeaways
— Lessons from Amazon on leadership and decision-making
— Boundless’ role in advancing Zero Knowledge technology
— Current state and future of ZK adoption
— Building a two-sided marketplace of provers and clients
— Demand generation and go-to-market strategy
— Importance of Layer 1 integrations and application development
— Educating developers on ZK applications
— Boundless’ current stage and roadmap
— Personal inspirations and reflections, crypto marketing
Chapters
(00:00 ) Lessons from Amazon: Building a Customer-Obsessed Culture
(05:10 ) Understanding Boundless: The Role of Zero Knowledge
(11:01 ) Scaling with ZK: The Future of Computation
(16:21 ) The Right Time for ZK: Convergence of Technology
(21:47 ) Building a Two-Sided Marketplace: Provers and Clients
(30:29 ) Decentralization and Community Ownership
(32:50 ) Demand Side Dynamics in ZK Technology
(36:45 ) Integrating with Layer 1s and Application Development
(40:33 ) Educating Developers on ZK Potential
(46:17 ) Boundless’ Current Stage and Future Plans
(51:31 ) Supporting Application Developers in Building Businesses
(54:34 ) Inspiration and Personal Growth
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