Dive headfirst into the exhilarating world of zk-STARKs, led by none other than our resident STARK Maxi and tech wizard, @EliBenSasson, in this Basecamp Cohort 4 masterclass mc'd by @barretodavid
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Charge up your neurons as we chart a course through the electrifying mathematical core of zk-STARKs, a tech revolution in the making.
This masterclass is your gateway to:
🧮 Finite Field Arithmetic: Unravel the intricacies of finite fields and their vital role in the mesmerizing choreography of zk-STARKs.
🚀 Low Degree Extensions: Stand in awe of the power wielded by low-degree extensions, the behind-the-scenes architects of sleek, scalable zero-knowledge validity proofs.
🔐 Commitments: Embark on a journey through the enigmatic maze of cryptographic commitments, the unsung protectors of data integrity within zk-STARKs.
🧩 Polynomial Constraints: Grapple with the integral function of polynomial constraints, the magic ingredient enabling the creation of succinct, efficient proofs.
📡 FRI Protocol: Decode the enigma of the Fast Reed-Solomon Interactive Oracle Proof of Proximity (FRI) protocol, a keystone in the zk-STARK architecture.
Whether you're a crypto junkie, a blockchain code slinger, a math whizz, or a zk-STARK explorer, this masterclass is your golden ticket to the big leagues, straight from a pioneer in the field.
📚 Quick Dips Reading List:
@EliBenSasson endorses the STARK series from StarkWare's Medium account as your essential guide to the zk-STARK universe.
A perfect launchpad for those racing against time:
• STARK Math: The Journey Begins medium.com/starkware/stark-math-the-journey-begins-51bd2b063c71
• Arithmetization I & II medium.com/starkware/arithmetization-i-15c046390862, medium.com/starkware/arithmetization-ii-403c3b3f4355
• Low Degree Testing medium.com/starkware/low-degree-testing-f7614f5172db
• A Framework for Efficient STARKs medium.com/starkware/a-framework-for-efficient-starks-19608ba06fbe
10/ Dive deep, let these insightful pieces be your beacon in the vast ocean of zk-STARKs.