Milos Stanisavljevic on the Future of ZK Proving Markets and Hardware Acceleration.

Meet a key member of our zkEVM team, Milos Stanisavljevic.

Telos Executive Director, John Lilic had an insightful conversation with Milos, the CTO of Ponos Technology, about the current state of ZK technology, the future of the proving markets and hardware-software acceleration.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/PeR2gFNyVjs

Here are the main takeaways from their discussion.

Background and Expertise of Milos Stanisavljevic

Milos Stanisavljevic has an extensive background in electrical and software engineering. He completed his undergrad and master’s at the University of Belgrade in Serbia, followed by a PhD in microelectronics at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland. His career spans over various technologies, including hardware design, software-hardware co-design, and cryptographic engineering, with contributions at IBM’s research lab in Zurich.

The Visionary Foundation of Ponos Technology

Milos shared how the core of Ponos Technology is to answer the need for specialized hardware to handle the computational demands of ZK proving. Drawing parallels to the evolution of Bitcoin mining hardware, Milos highlighted the shift from general-purpose CPUs to specialized ASICs as a trend likely to be mirrored in ZK technology.

Current State and Future of ZK Technology

Milos emphasized the importance of ZK technology in achieving scalability and data protection in blockchain. He explained the benefits of ZK rollups, which can batch multiple transactions and smart contracts into succinct proofs, making verification efficient and cost-effective. This approach addresses the scalability issues witnessed during periods of high demand in the blockchain industry.

Hardware-Software Co-Design and ASIC Development

The conversation touched on the critical role of hardware-software co-design in optimizing blockchain systems. Milos discussed the potential of FPGAs as an intermediate step towards dedicated ASICs for ZK proving, which can significantly enhance performance and reduce costs. Standardization and benchmarking are essential for identifying the most efficient cryptographic primitives and prover types.

Signal Processing and ZK Technology

Milos delved into the relationship between signal processing and ZK technology. He explained how advancements in error correction codes and binary tower fields can be leveraged to improve ZK proofs' speed and efficiency. This multidisciplinary approach can drive significant technological progress in ZK proving.

The Promise of ZK Proving Markets

Looking ahead, Milos outlined the concept of ZK proving markets, where different actors compete to generate and verify proofs efficiently. This market-driven approach can democratize ZK technology, making it accessible and affordable for a broader audience. The ultimate goal is to develop a fair and automated system that incentivizes innovation and ensures robust security.

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