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This Week on Unchained: Zero-Knowledge Proofs, the Case Against Binance, and More! 🔢➗

Stanford cryptography professor Dan Boneh and a16z General Partner Ali Yahya elevate our knowledge of zero-knowledge proofs and their applications in the blockchain world. They dive into the intricacies of succinct proof systems, the difference between SNARKs and STARKs, the magic of recursive SNARKs, and why zero-knowledge systems are essential to the evolution of Ethereum.

Austin Campbell, a professor at Columbia Business School, discusses the recent allegations made by the CFTC against Binance, and whether or not criminal charges will be brought against company officers such as CEO Changpeng Zhao, or CZ, or former Chief Compliance Officer Samuel Lim.

This week, the Chopping Block Crew discusses Binance’s recent regulatory issues, the potential impact on the crypto markets, the CFTC’s stance on tokens, and also touch on Do Kwon’s arrest and Hong Kong’s approach to crypto regulation.
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