# ZKPs for Privacy and Scalability | ETHSofia

- Channel: [ETHSofia](https://streameth.org/ethsofia)
- Date: 2025-10-07
- Duration: 39:23
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-R3I7gwD6_3s
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3I7gwD6_3s

## Description

ZKPs (Zero-Knowledge Proofs) are shaping blockchain privacy and enabling scalable decentralized systems! Learn how from our panel of experts, who will focus on practical applications of ZKPs, balancing privacy and transparency in Web3, and addressing scalability challenges in blockchain tech. 

📌 Panelists:
Marco Marinelli (Horizen Labs)
Martin Ivanov (Blocksense)
Ingo Rube (KILT Protocol)
Rosen Santev (Assetify) – Moderator

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to the Zero Knowledge Panel
03:24 - Evolution of Zero Knowledge Proofs Over the Years
04:02 - Real-World Implementations of ZK Proofs
05:29 - New Developer's Experience with Zero Knowledge
06:52 - ZK: Easier to Use, Harder to Understand
08:12 - Conceptual Explanation of Zero Knowledge Proofs
10:36 - Privacy vs. Scalability in ZK Applications
12:01 - Enhancing Blockchain Scalability with ZK Proofs
14:05 - Decentralized Verification of ZK Proofs
16:57 - Using Substrate for Specialized Blockchain Tasks
19:30 - Role of ZK in Identity Projects
21:03 - Selective Disclosure in Identity Management
25:14 - Business Perspective on ZK
37:31 - Future Predictions for ZK Beyond Blockchain

This video was recorded during the ETHSofia Conference and Hackathon - October 17-19, 2024.

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