lean Ethereum Miniseries Kick-off with Anna & Nico
Wednesday, 18 February 2026 · 1 min read · Listen to the episode ↗
The Lean Ethereum Miniseries, hosted by Anna and Nico, focuses on zero knowledge concepts and Ethereum's transition to post-quantum standards, highlighting hash-based signatures. It will also address the Proximity Prize initiative for improving hash-based security and feature insights from guest Justin Drake on cryptographic advancements. Additionally, ZK Summit 14 in Rome will gather experts in zero knowledge and blockchain technologies, underscoring the ongoing dialogue in these rapidly evolving fields.
Anna Rose introduces the Zero Knowledge podcast, which will explore zero knowledge research, the decentralized web, and new online interaction paradigms. Nico announces a six-part mini-series focusing on Lean Ethereum and zero knowledge concepts, inspired by his attendance at a PQ workshop hosted by the Ethereum Foundation.
The mini-series will address upgrading Ethereum to post-quantum standards, emphasizing hash-based signatures over lattice-based methods. It will also discuss the Proximity Prize initiative, aimed at enhancing security in hash-based systems through formal verification and bounties for the Poseidon hash function. There is ongoing debate about whether failures in hash-based systems would require a transition to lattice-based systems.
Justin Drake will guest on the series to provide insights on the upgrade and the importance of post-quantum signature schemes. The mini-series will be presented in a video format on YouTube and X, without slides or extensive reading materials. Nico intends to explore the intersection of cryptography and Ethereum's post-quantum agenda, highlighting the relevance of established cryptographic concepts in Ethereum's evolution.
The mini-series launches today and will run for six weeks, with feedback encouraged on its format for future topics. Additionally, ZK Summit 14 is announced for May 7th in Rome, with speaker applications now open. Attendees must apply due to limited space, and early applications are emphasized due to budget constraints and overlapping events in Rome, including Eurocrypt and ZK-related activities.
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