The Future of ZK Tooling: Insights from powdr with Leo Alt | EPD #26
Update: 2025-11-05
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In this episode, Pooja Ranjan and Leo Alt discuss the innovative project powdr, which aims to enhance the developer experience in the ZK ecosystem through automatic precompilation. They explore the motivations behind the project, its economic implications, and the challenges faced in the adoption of zero-knowledge technology. The conversation also touches on community contributions, early adopters, and the future of powdr in the evolving landscape of ZK projects.
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- 00:00 Introduction to Auto-Precompiles
- 02:32 Understanding the Powdr Project
- 10:52 The Role of Auto-Precompiles in ZKVMs
- 13:43 Motivation Behind Powdr
- 16:51 Target Audience for Auto-Precompiles
- 19:50 Economic Implications of ZK Proofs
- 21:51 Applications and Early Adopters
- 23:06 Challenges in ZK Adoption
- 25:32 Community Contributions to Powdr
- 30:58 Future of Powdr in the ZK Ecosystem
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