Scroll: EVM-compatible ZK rollup

The advancements of zero knowledge proving technology, hardware acceleration and proof recursion have significantly increased the efficiency of EVM-compatible zk provers. As a result, the former tradeoff in efficiency implied by EVM-compatibility is gradually improving. Translating Ethereum’s virtual machine bytecode ensures seamless scaling for applications, without the need for additional audits and security compromises.

We were joined by Ye Zhang, co-founder of Scroll, to discuss the EVM-compatible zero knowledge landscape and how Scroll aims to stay true to Ethereum’s values and community.

Topics:

• Ye’s background in zk research
• Hardware limitations for zk tech
• Founding Scroll
• Why Scroll went for EVM compatibility
• Efficiency of EVM- vs. non-EVM-compatible zk provers
• The timeline of ideating Scroll
• Scroll mainnet launch
• Building the Scroll community
• Scroll token
• Sequencer decentralisation
• Data availability, validiums and security tradeoffs
• L2 bridges and interoperability
• Roadmap

Links:

• Scroll on Twitter