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Principles of Random Sampling in Proof of Stake Chains
1:10:05 - 1:18:38 (08:32)
The use of random sampling in proof of stake blockchain networks allows individuals to have confidence that transactions are legitimate without the need for excessive computing power. Each individual participant receives a small piece to validate, while the information about what's valid is passed around to maintain integrity.
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The episode discusses the trade-off of scaling blockchains and the consequences of increasing parameters to make it harder and harder to participate as a node.
1:10:05 - 1:13:00 (02:54)
Summary
The episode discusses the trade-off of scaling blockchains and the consequences of increasing parameters to make it harder and harder to participate as a node. It also emphasizes the importance of analyzing the sociology, politics and anthropology of crypto.
ChapterPrinciples of Random Sampling in Proof of Stake Chains
Episode#188 – Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum 2.0
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In Proof of Stake chains, a randomly selected group of validators are assigned to validate a small piece of information which is then passed around the network.
1:13:00 - 1:15:08 (02:08)
Summary
In Proof of Stake chains, a randomly selected group of validators are assigned to validate a small piece of information which is then passed around the network. The validity of the information is checked by verifying that a certain percentage of validators from the assigned group agree on its validity.
ChapterPrinciples of Random Sampling in Proof of Stake Chains
Episode#188 – Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum 2.0
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZK proofs) have become an essential tool for ensuring the validity and privacy of data in a blockchain.
1:15:08 - 1:17:07 (01:58)
Summary
Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZK proofs) have become an essential tool for ensuring the validity and privacy of data in a blockchain. With ZK proofs, the participant can be convinced that everything in a distributed blockchain is correct, as the proofs are much easier to verify than just running the computation itself.
ChapterPrinciples of Random Sampling in Proof of Stake Chains
Episode#188 – Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum 2.0
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The number of shards for Ethereum is proposed to be 64, but there is room for more in the data structure.
1:17:07 - 1:18:38 (01:30)
Summary
The number of shards for Ethereum is proposed to be 64, but there is room for more in the data structure. Combining rollups and sharding is expected to achieve maximum scalability on Ethereum.