In this episode, we dive deep into the latest in scalability with Avi Zurlo from the Nil Foundation. We unpack sharding, its application in blockchain, and how it differs from traditional rollup solutions. Avi breaks down the complexities of ZK sharding, discusses the challenges of interoperability in a sharded system, and compares different approaches to scaling blockchains. The conversation also touches on the future of global shared state machines and the potential impact of sharding on developer experiences and application design.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:24) What is Sharding?

(11:59) Evolution of Rollup Roadmap

(24:58) Permissionless III Ad

(26:30) VMs & Scalability

(31:58) Is a Globally Shared State Machine Real?

(41:53) Fee Market Design of Sharded Systems

(44:34) DA vs Sharding

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