# ZK Mesh Mini *2024.02.23* By [ZK Mesh Mini](https://paragraph.com/@zkhack) · 2024-02-23 --- It's Friday and you know what it means: it's time for **ZK Mesh Mini**! **ZK Mesh Mini** is your weekly dose of ZK, where we unpack the top developments in the ZK space from the past 7 days. In this edition we'll cover: * [@zkp2p](https://x.com/zkp2p) in latest [@zeroknowledgefm](https://x.com/zeroknowledgefm) episode, * [@SuccinctLabs](https://x.com/SuccinctLabs)' SP1 Reth, * [@ethereum](https://x.com/ethereum) ZK Grants Round, * ZK + DOOM powered by [@RiscZero](https://x.com/RiscZero)'s zkVM, * Circle STARK paper by [@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon) + [@StarkWareLtd](https://x.com/StarkWareLtd) researchers. * * * 1. [@Bmwball56](https://x.com/Bmwball56) & [@richardzliang](https://x.com/richardzliang) from [@zkp2p](https://x.com/zkp2p) were the guests of [@zeroknowledgefm](https://x.com/zeroknowledgefm) episode 312, covering the present & the future of ZKP2P. Always a pleasure to see the progress of this project born during ZK Hack Lisbon! [![User Avatar](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1349729466549821448/zqe2ylpx_normal.jpg)](https://twitter.com/zeroknowledgefm) [Zero Knowledge Podcast](https://twitter.com/zeroknowledgefm) [@zeroknowledgefm](https://twitter.com/zeroknowledgefm) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/zeroknowledgefm/status/1760433790172668415) ![🎙️](https://twemoji.maxcdn.com/v/14.0.2/72x72/1f399.png)This week, @annarrose and [@tarunchitra](https://twitter.com/tarunchitra) chat with [@Bmwball56](https://twitter.com/Bmwball56) & [@richardzliang](https://twitter.com/richardzliang) from [@zkp2p](https://twitter.com/zkp2p). They discuss the current state of ZK tooling, the ZKP2P project, the potential and challenges, building w zk on existing payment rails, plus much more.[ ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1760432936862494720/UuddX88-?format=png&name=600x600) zeroknowledge.fm Episode 312: ZKP2P with Brian & Richard - ZK Podcast ---------------------------------------------------- Zero Knowledge Podcast is a show about zk proofs and other blockchain tech. Learn about the latest in zero knowledge research, cryptography-enabled privacy tech. ](https://t.co/PZctUl2quR) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 38](https://twitter.com/zeroknowledgefm/status/1760433790172668415)[ 22:38 • 21 Feb 2024 ](https://twitter.com/zeroknowledgefm/status/1760433790172668415) [ ![](https://i0.wp.com/zeroknowledge.fm/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-21-at-15.15.11.png?fit=1750%2C880&ssl=1) https://zeroknowledge.fm Episode 312: ZKP2P with Brian & Richard - ZK Podcast ---------------------------------------------------- In this week's episode, Anna and Tarun interview Brian Weickmann & Richard Liang from the ZKP2P project. They cover the opportunities and challenges of building ZK applications with the current tools available, as well as revisit the topic of ZK Email and explore how this lies at the heart of the current version of ZKP2P. ](https://zeroknowledge.fm/312-2/) * * * 2. In a recent article and tweet, [@SuccinctLabs](https://x.com/SuccinctLabs) introduced SP1 Reth, an open-sourced proof-of-concept showcasing how to build a type-1 (bytecode compatible) zkEVM using [@rustlang](https://x.com/rustlang) and SP1, their zkVM. [![User Avatar](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1633301356432994305/7BNQmAHN_normal.jpg)](https://twitter.com/SuccinctLabs) [Succinct](https://twitter.com/SuccinctLabs) [@SuccinctLabs](https://twitter.com/SuccinctLabs) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/SuccinctLabs/status/1760293225850708133) 1/ Introducing SP1 Reth: a POC that showcases how any rollup can build a performant, type 1 zkEVM with <2000 lines of maintainable Rust code using SP1. SP1 Reth already achieves $0.01-0.02 avg proving cost/tx by leveraging SP1's 100% open-source, customizable precompile system. ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GG3RWuwaEAEbp17.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 341](https://twitter.com/SuccinctLabs/status/1760293225850708133)[ 13:19 • 21 Feb 2024 ](https://twitter.com/SuccinctLabs/status/1760293225850708133) [ ![](https://blog.succinct.xyz/content/images/size/w1200/2024/02/cover-1.png) https://blog.succinct.xyz Introducing SP1 Reth: A performant type-1 zkEVM built with SP1 -------------------------------------------------------------- We're excited to announce SP1 Reth: an open-source proof of concept that showcases how any rollup can build a performant (type-1, bytecode compatible) zkEVM with less than 2000 lines of maintainable Rust code using SP1. SP1 Reth is an early POC, but already achieves incredible performance (around $0.01-$ ](https://blog.succinct.xyz/sp1-reth/) * * * 3. [@ethereum](https://x.com/ethereum) announced the opening of their ZK Grants Round to encourage projects building around zero-knowledge proofs. The grant is supported by [@aztecnetwork](https://x.com/aztecnetwork), [@Scroll\_ZKP](https://x.com/Scroll_ZKP), [@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon), [@zksync](https://x.com/zksync) & [@taikoxyz](https://x.com/taikoxyz). [![User Avatar](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1627642622645878784/TP1GH9TM_normal.jpg)](https://twitter.com/ethereum) [Ethereum Foundation](https://twitter.com/ethereum) [@ethereum](https://twitter.com/ethereum) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/ethereum/status/1760378315141939674) ![📣](https://twemoji.maxcdn.com/v/14.0.2/72x72/1f4e3.png) The first ZK Grants Round is now open! The Ethereum Foundation, in collaboration with Aztec, Polygon, Scroll, Taiko, and zkSync, contributed $150K each to the shared prize pool, totaling $900K. Apply before March 18th! ![👇](https://twemoji.maxcdn.com/v/14.0.2/72x72/1f447.png) [ ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1760350921697972225/Ol9QnG0b?format=jpg&name=800x320_1) esp.ethereum.foundation ZK Grants | Ethereum Foundation ESP ----------------------------------- ZK grants round co-funded with Aztec, Scroll, Taiko & zkSync to develop the ZK Layer 2 Ecosystem. ](https://t.co/u1lGRfc4CV) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 848](https://twitter.com/ethereum/status/1760378315141939674)[ 18:57 • 21 Feb 2024 ](https://twitter.com/ethereum/status/1760378315141939674) [ ![](https://esp.ethereum.foundation/images/zk-grants.jpg) https://esp.ethereum.foundation ZK Grants | Ethereum Foundation ESP ----------------------------------- ZK grants round co-funded with Aztec, Scroll, Taiko & zkSync to develop the ZK Layer 2 Ecosystem. ](https://esp.ethereum.foundation/zk-grants) * * * 4. [@m0thran](https://x.com/m0thran) got DOOM running in [@RiscZero](https://x.com/RiscZero)’s zkVM & wrote a blog post about it. Fun fact: [@RegularMarek](https://x.com/RegularMarek) asked “can I run DOOM?” back in ZK Hack Lisbon. The answer is now “yes” and it shows the progress being made in ZK. [![User Avatar](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1760804960391053312/2nsWKlHY_normal.png)](https://twitter.com/RiscZero) [RISC Zero](https://twitter.com/RiscZero) [@RiscZero](https://twitter.com/RiscZero) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/RiscZero/status/1760805274557075600) Finally, something for the Doomers to get excited about. Zero Knowledge ![🤝](https://twemoji.maxcdn.com/v/14.0.2/72x72/1f91d.png) DOOM Together at last, powered by the RISC Zero zkVM ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/ext_tw_video_thumb/1760805248183263232/pu/img/PGYs62zdpfDilu_1.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 343](https://twitter.com/RiscZero/status/1760805274557075600)[ 23:14 • 22 Feb 2024 ](https://twitter.com/RiscZero/status/1760805274557075600) [ ![](https://assets-global.website-files.com/64667e686cb9dc897412e3ee/65d7cdbf12cf389ade73802f_R0_X-01.png) https://www.risczero.com When the Doom Music Kicks In ---------------------------- Your new go-to source for the latest insights and updates in the world of zero proof technology. Join us as we explore the exciting developments, trends, and opportunities in the zero proof market, empowering you to navigate this fast-paced technology with confidence. ](https://www.risczero.com/news/when-the-doom-music-kicks-in) * * * 5. A collab between [@0xPolygon](https://x.com/0xPolygon) Labs & [@StarkWareLtd](https://x.com/StarkWareLtd)  led to the research paper Circle STARK where [@UHaboeck](https://x.com/UHaboeck), [@PapiniShahar](https://x.com/PapiniShahar) & David Levit cover how the Mersenne-31 field can enhance ZK performance with Plonky3. [![User Avatar](https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1624229555333373952/JXGKFcO__normal.jpg)](https://twitter.com/0xPolygon) [Polygon | Aggregated](https://twitter.com/0xPolygon) [@0xPolygon](https://twitter.com/0xPolygon) [![Twitter Logo](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/logo.png)](https://twitter.com/0xPolygon/status/1760397202675970257) Introducing Circle STARK ![🔵](https://twemoji.maxcdn.com/v/14.0.2/72x72/1f535.png) At Polygon Labs, we’ve been heavily focused on improving ZK performance with Plonky3. For the past three months, we've collaborated closely with the [@StarkWareLtd](https://twitter.com/StarkWareLtd) team to develop an incredibly fast proving system that will be incorporated into… ![](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GG4vgMwXUAAON_8.jpg) [![Like Icon](https://paragraph.xyz/editor/twitter/heart.png) 1,057](https://twitter.com/0xPolygon/status/1760397202675970257)[ 20:12 • 21 Feb 2024 ](https://twitter.com/0xPolygon/status/1760397202675970257) [ ![](https://eprint.iacr.org/img/iacrlogo_small.png) https://eprint.iacr.org Circle STARKs ------------- Paper 2024/278 Ulrich Haböck , Polygon Labs Abstract Traditional STARKs require a cyclic group of a smooth order in the field. This allows efficient interpolation of points using the FFT algorithm, and writing constraints that involve neighboring rows. ](https://eprint.iacr.org/2024/278) * * * Hope you liked this week’s **ZK Mesh Mini**! 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