Exploring the Hidden Costs of Decentralization and Bitcoin's ZK Revival | Roundup

In this episode, we dive into deep into the emerging landscape of Bitcoin L2s as it crosses $100k. With Uma Roy of Succint and Jill Gunter of Espress Systems joining us, we explore ZK's impact on crypto's scaling future. To close out we debate Ethereum's strategic direction and the complex relationship between L1s and L2s as Solana continues gaining adoption. Thanks for tuning in! - - Follow Uma:https://x.com/pumatheuma Follow Jill: https://x.com/jillrgunter Follow Nick: https://x.com/nickwh8te Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Expansion: https://x.com/ExpansionPod_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@expansionpod Subscribe on Apple: http://apple.co/4bGKYYM Subscribe on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3Vaubq1 Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:48) $100k Bitcoin Sentiment (05:55) Bitcoin L2 Horizon (10:01) Modularity in Bitcoin (15:48) Over Indexing Decentralization (28:59) Succient Decentralized Prover Network (43:43) Competing with Intents Model (48:13) State of Ethereum - - Disclaimer Expansion was kickstarted by a grant from the Celestia Foundation. Nothing said on Expansion is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Rex, Jon, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. (00:00) Introduction (01:48) $100k Bitcoin Sentiment (05:55) Bitcoin L2 Horizon (10:01) Modularity in Bitcoin (15:48) Over Indexing Decentralization (28:59) Succient Decentralized Prover Network (43:43) Competing with Intents Model (48:13) State of Ethereum