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
Tomorrow 15:00 UTC
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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:
๐งฎ Finite Field Arithmetic: Unravel the intricacies of finite fields and their vital role in the mesmerizing choreography of zk-STARKs.
๐ 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.
๐ Commitments: Embark on a journey through the enigmatic maze of cryptographic commitments, the unsung protectors of data integrity within zk-STARKs.
๐งฉ Polynomial Constraints: Grapple with the integral function of polynomial constraints, the magic ingredient enabling the creation of succinct, efficient proofs.
๐ก 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.
Don't miss your chance to plunge into the captivating cosmos of zk-STARKs!
๐ 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:
โข STARK Math: The Journey Begins medium.com/starkware/stark-math-the-journey-begins-51bd2b063c71
โข Arithmetization I & II medium.com/starkware/arithmetization-i-15c046390862, medium.com/starkware/arithmetization-ii-403c3b3f4355
โข Low Degree Testing medium.com/starkware/low-degree-testing-f7614f5172db
โข 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.