​Join ::entropy series:: hosted by RISC Zero

​From June 3rd to June 6th, join us for four days of programming, creativity, and activities, hosted by the team at RISC Zero. Whether you're looking to connect with other devs, have a quiet corner to work, or just a great collaborative energy, this is the place to be. We'll be transforming an beautiful Airbnb into a buzzing zk hub.

​Expect a mix of collaborative whiteboard sessions, inspiring talks, and plenty of opportunities to hang and touch grass with dev community members. Bring your laptops, your ideas, and your zk spirit.

​This invite offers open co-working at the house from 10:00-22:00 daily, along with talks and workshops from incredible RISC Zero partners.

​SPONSORS & PARTNERS:

​3327, Avail, Nebra Labs, Consensys, Automata, ChronicleLabs, FHENIX, Matter Labs, and more to come!

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AGENDA:

​Programming continues to evolve, check back occasionally for updates.

​Monday, June 3rd

​10:00-22:00 - Open co-working space

​18:00 - Dinner at house (provided by RISC Zero, first come first served)

​18:00-20:00 - Touch grass activity

​Tuesday, June 4th

​10:00-22:00 - Open co-working space

​10:00 - BREAKFAST ~provided~

​11:00 - From (RISC) Zero to Hero: Advanced ZK Programming for Ethereum by Rami Khalil, Senior Protocol Engineer, RISC Zero
Explore the intricacies of zero-knowledge programming and learn how to leverage RISC Zero's technology to enhance Ethereum applications with advanced cryptographic techniques.

​11:45 - BREAK ~lunch provided~

​12:45 - ZKrollups and AvailDA by Ljubiša Isaković, Core Protocol Engineer, Avail
Delve into the synergy between zero-knowledge rollups and Avail's data availability solutions. Learn how Avail is bringing unification to the hundreds of rollups and defeating UX fragmentation whilie optimizing scalability and security.

​13:30 - An In-Depth Look at Proof Aggregation with Nebra UPA by Shumo Chu, CEO & Co-Founder, Nebra Labs
Discover how Nebra's Universal Proof Aggregation (UPA) technology revolutionizes proof aggregation, enhancing efficiency and scalability of ZKP verification in blockchain systems.

14:15 - Are RWAs the Answer to the DeFi Boom Bust Cycle? by Niklas Kunkel, Founder, ChronicleLabs
Niklas offers unique insights into the inner workings of the largest DeFi protocol and treasury in the space, @MakerDAO. He will discuss the development of the structure and process to deploy billions of dollars of on-chain capital (DAI/USDC, etc.) into Real World Assets, specifically US Treasury Bonds. As the lead of the Oracle Core Unit (which later became Chronicle Protocol), Nik designed the attestation process for each stakeholder and the role Oracles would play in transmitting truth.

​15:00 - MetaMask Snaps by Francesco Andreoli, Head of Developer Community, Consensys
An overview of the current state of MetaMask Snaps, delve into developer relations frameworks, and explain the importance of permissionless innovation.

​Wednesday, June 5th

​10:00-22:00 - Open co-working space

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10:00 - Adding secp256r1 to zkSync by Porter Adams, Security Engineer, Matter Labs
Gain insider's perspective on how the secp256r1 precompile was integrated into zkSync.

​10:45 - zkSync Paymaster: Enhancing User Experience on Blockchain by FIlip Baturan, Head of Product, TxFusion
Join Filip in this engaging discussion where he will unveil the true power of zkSync's account abstraction and paymasters. Discover how these innovations enable transactions with no gas fees or allow fees to be paid in ERC20 tokens, dramatically enhancing user experiences and accessibility on the blockchain.

​11:30 - What Does RISC-V Have to Do with RISC Zero? by Erik Kaneda, Senior Software Engineer, RISC Zero
Explore how RISC-V's open-source instruction set architecture forms the foundation of RISC Zero's groundbreaking zero-knowledge virtual machine, revolutionizing the landscape of secure and scalable blockchain solutions.

​12:15 - LUNCH ~provided~

​12:45 - Enhancing ZK-rollup Security with TEEs by Oana Barbu, Blockchain Engineer, Automata
Discover how Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) can bolster the security and efficiency of zero-knowledge rollups, paving the way for more robust blockchain solutions.

​13:30 - Bridging ZK & FHE by Kyle Koshiyama, Dev Rel Engineer, FHENIX
Explore the fusion of Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZK) and Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), and discover how this innovative integration can unlock new potentials in privacy and security for blockchain technologies.

​14:15 - Think Like a Circom Circuit by Milica Vulić, ZK Educator
Learn the basics of designing and implementing your first zero-knowledge circuit, and discover how to harness this powerful cryptographic tool.

16:00 - Diving into AA and Meta-Transactions by John Nguyen, Engineer, Mantle
Discuss challenges and solutions of Account Abstraction and Meta-Transactions on Ethereum, mainly covering EIPS: 4337, 3074 and 7702.

​Thursday, June 6th

​10:00-22:00 - Open co-working space

​18:00-20:00 - ZK & za 🍕 party (separate RSVP)