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Strange Water Podcast

Rex (LogarithmicRex)

“Survival is the ability to swim in strange water” -Frank Herbert Strange Water is a podcast hosted by Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex). The show is a conversation-based podcast based around exploring Ethereum and Ethereum-adjacent topics. Strange Water is relatively unstructured show focused on organic, engaging conversations with people who are building, building on or otherwise deeply care about Ethereum.

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01:07:31

How Introducing Competition Fixes De-Fi w/ Anna...

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2024/02/12

Guests: Anna George (Twitter: @AnnaMSGeorge) and Andrea Canidio (Twitter: @AndreaCanidio) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) Today’s guests are Anna George, CEO and Co-Founder and Senior Research Economist Andrea Canidio of CoW Swap. CoW Swap is a platform addressing the challenge of coordinating complex exchanges among individuals with diverse needs. Using an acronym for "coincidence of wants" (CoW), the platform enables users to express their trading intentions, such as swapping

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01:14:51

The Staking Endgame: Distributed Validator Technology...

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2024/02/08

Guest: Brett Li (Twitter: @composeus) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) To run Ethereum effectively, you need a dedicated computer with sufficient capabilities, an always-on power supply, and an internet connection. Additionally, you require a substantial amount of Ethereum at least 32 ETH (currently valued at around $75k), which presents a significant barrier to entry. The future looks even more challenging, with protocol upgrades likely increasing node requirements and Ethereum prices

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01:13:30

The EVM and EVM Object Format (EOF) w/ Danno Ferrin...

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2024/02/05

Guest: Danno Ferrin (Twitter: @shemnon) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) In today's podcast, the discussion delves into the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), the computational environment where smart contracts reside and transactions are processed. Danno Ferrin, an EVM expert with 5 years of experience, talks about the upcoming major upgrade to the EVM called EVM Object Format (EOF). The conversation explores the technical aspects of this update, providing insights into how code is packaged

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01:06:55

Building a ZK-Based Blockchain w/ Steve Pack (o1Labs)

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2024/02/01

Guest: Steve Pack (Twitter: @zk_sjp) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) The podcast discusses the significance of ZK cryptography in the blockchain ecosystem, particularly its transformative impact in 2024. ZK cryptography enables the verification of specific computer program outputs through proofs generated during program execution, offering a computationally efficient way to validate results. In the context of blockchains, which are inherently resource-limited, ZK cryptography allows for the

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00:03:00

Strange Water February 2024 Announcement

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2024/02/01

Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) Hey, it's Rex, host of the Strange Water Podcast. I want to express my gratitude for the incredible support over the past year. The conversations with Ethereum and ZK project contributors have been enlightening, and I've learned something new from every episode. As a thank you to the audience, I'm thrilled to announce that throughout February, we'll be releasing two new episodes every week instead of our usual once-a-week format. Your feedback is

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01:03:20

Bringing Treasuries, Bonds and Traditional...

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2024/01/25

Guest: Norton Wang (Twitter: @floatfloatboat) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) In March 2022, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) initiated a series of over 10 interest rate hikes after years of near-zero rates in the crypto space. This shift affected various industries, with US treasury bills yielding significant returns for the first time in decades, attracting liquidity. Despite the crypto market experiencing losses, some innovators, like Norton Wang, CTO of the Cogito protocol,

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01:10:52

Avalanche, Ethereum and the Future of Distributed...

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2024/01/18

Guest: Steven Gates (Twitter: @stvngts) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) In today's episode, Steven Gates, the founder of GoGoPool, a prominent staking service for Avalanche, is featured. The episode delves into GoGoPool's role in the Avalanche ecosystem, not only as a staking service for AVAX but also as a key player in supporting builders deploying sovereign app-chains secured by the Avalanche protocol. The conversation covers fundamental topics such as the structure of the Avalanche

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01:13:24

The Next Chapter of Modular Blockchains: Proof of SQL...

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2024/01/11

Guest: Scott Dykstra (Twitter: @ChiefBuidl) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) Try out Space and Time at app.spaceandtime.ai In the realm of Zero-Knowledge Cryptography, recent research is reshaping the role of cryptography beyond mere encryption, making it a pivotal tool for decentralized computing. ZK rollups, exemplifying this shift, address the trustless but costly nature of Ethereum's computations by allowing inexpensive off-chain computation with results recorded on-chain. Ethereum

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01:04:59

From Theory to Practice: Ethereum's ZK Evolution w/...

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2024/01/04

Guest: Kartin Wong (Twitter: @0xKartin) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) ZK cryptography enables the projection of computation across diverse computing environments, particularly in the context of blockchains that prioritize credible neutrality and trustlessness over performance. Prior to ZK, basic computation was limited within the blockchain environment, but ZK allows the use of high-performance computers, with the results and proofs then incorporated into the blockchain. The integration of

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01:08:57

Reflecting on the State of ZK w/ Kobi Gurkan (Geometry)

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2023/12/28

Guest: Kobi Gurkan (Twitter: @KobiGurk) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) Geometry Research was established as a research and investment firm to catalyze the growth of the ZK community. The author expresses excitement about Geometry's role in funding innovative ZK-based projects and interviews Kobi Gurkan, Geometry's co-founder and head of research, discussing the state of the ZK industry, technological developments, and areas of promising innovation. The conversation also explores the

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01:00:19

Hardware Acceleration for ZK Cryptography w/ Leo Fan...

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2023/12/21

Host: Leo Fan (Twitter: @leofanxiong) Guest: Rex Kirshner (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) Despite the optimism and entrepreneurial energy surrounding zero knowledge cryptography (ZK), there are challenges, including the complexity of concepts, difficulty in finding and using tools, and integration issues with existing primitives. The episode introduces Leo Fan, founder of Cysic, a company addressing ZK's performance problem by creating hardware with embedded ZK primitives. The discussion delves into

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01:05:53

Modularity Maximalism w/ Uma Roy (Succinct Labs)

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2023/12/14

Guest: Uma Roy (Twitter: @pumatheuma) Host: Rex Kirshner (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) In every builder's career, there's a common experience of getting caught up in implementation details while solving complex problems, leading to the creation of custom tools or thoughtless architectures. The realization that others likely face the same challenges prompts some developers to invest time in creating tools that not only make their own development easier but can also benefit other developers. Uma

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00:58:39

How Storage Proofs Solve Cross Chain Communication w/...

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2023/12/07

Guest: Marcello Bardus (Twitter: @0xMarcello) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) In the current stage of Ethereum's development, we are confident that Ethereum will scale with the rollup-centric roadmap, envisioning various blockchains connected to the Ethereum mainnet. However, challenges arise in coordinating communication among these Layer 2 solutions (L2s). The discussion introduces Marcello Bardus, co-founder of Herodotus, a service aiming to provide developers and decentralized

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00:50:29

Ethereum's Next Upgrade: The (Solana) SVM w/ Sydney...

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2023/11/30

Guest: Sydney Huang (Twitter: @0xSydney) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) The Ethereum ecosystem has been predominantly centered around the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) since its inception in 2014. However, after nine years, there is a growing interest in exploring alternative approaches. Solana, a blockchain emphasizing speed and efficiency, has gained traction with its Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), offering a different environment for innovation. The Eclipse Foundation, represented by

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01:02:09

ZK Cryptography and the Frontier of Innovation w/...

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2023/11/23

Guest: David Wong (Twitter: @cryptodavidw) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) The growing significance of Zero-Knowledge (ZK) cryptography in the upcoming cycle is becoming more and more obvious, evident in the increasing number of startups securing funding for ZK-related projects. However, navigating the complexities of ZK involves not only advanced mathematics but also addressing challenges within the smart contract paradigm. The interview features David Wong, co-founder of ZK Security, an

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00:57:21

Authoring a New Language for the EVM w/ Charles...

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2023/11/16

Guest: Charles Cooper (Twitter: @big_tech_sux) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) Charles Cooper, a core developer of Vyper, an alternative language for Ethereum, highlights the possibility of translating a new language into the same bytecode as Solidity to address its limitations. Understanding programming languages' functioning and their design's impact on developers' capabilities is a central theme in their conversation. The critical takeaway is that effective communication of

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01:10:34

Danksharding and the KZG Ceremony w/ Carl Beekhuizen...

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2023/11/09

Guest: Carl Beekhuizen (Twitter: @CarlBeek) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) The core decision in Ethereum's decentralization revolves around the minimum computer requirements for running its software, impacting its capacity and accessibility. In response to this challenge, a strategy called Danksharding is introduced as a technical upgrade aiming to address Ethereum's limitations. This upgrade involves intricate engineering and advanced cryptography, led by Carl Beekhuizen, known for

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01:04:10

The (ERC) Ethereum Upgrade Process w/ Joey Santoro...

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2023/11/02

Guest: Joey Santoro (Twitter: @joeysantoroETH) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) Today’s guest is Joey Santoro, a prominent figure in the De-Fi 2.0 era. The primary focus of the discussion revolves around ERC-4626, a specification accepted by the Ethereum community, now integrated into the Ethereum protocol. ERC-4626 holds significance as a tool necessary for Joey's FEI protocol, reflecting a community-driven contribution to Ethereum's standards. Beyond discussing the history,

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01:04:31

How and Why to Build a ZK-Based System w/ Jason...

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2023/10/26

Guest: Jason Morton (Twitter: @jasonmorton) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) In the realm of Zero-Knowledge (ZK) cryptography, where the challenge of building a functional product is immense and even a minor mistake can result in significant consequences, Jason Morton is developing EZKL. EZKL aims to simplify the implementation of ZK cryptography, allowing developers to focus on building applications instead of delving into complex mathematical theories. It achieves this by taking a high-level

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01:09:19

Decentralization Maximalism w/ Superphiz

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2023/10/19

Guest: Superphiz (Twitter: @Superphiz) Host: Rex (Twitter: @LogarithmicRex) The Ethereum community is currently immersed in many dramatic developments, and yet amidst all this, one critical concern remains constant: the preservation of decentralization, particularly in the core Ethereum protocol. While Ethereum is mostly decentralized now, the risk of centralization threatens its credibility as a neutral global platform. Today’s guest is Superphiz, a long-standing figure in the crypto space, is a

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