Succinct Bootcamp Notes

Welcome to my notes repository from Succinct's in-house "bootcamp" lecture series. I'm Conner Swann (@yourbuddyconner), and I'm sharing these notes as a public resource for anyone interested in zero-knowledge proofs and Succinct's technology.

About These Notes

This repository contains PDF lecture notes from Succinct's internal training program, covering various aspects of zero-knowledge proof technology with a focus on our ZKVM, 0-SP1. These notes are my personal take on the material presented and are shared to help others learn about this exciting field.

Repository Contents

The notes/ folder contains PDF documents covering topics such as:

• Introduction to Zero-Knowledge Proofs
• Arithmetization and Proof Systems
• SP1 Core Architecture
• RISC-V Compilation and Execution in SP1
• Multi-table STARK Architecture
• Lookup Arguments and Memory Management
• Precompiles in SP1
• Recursive Proofs and Compression
• SP1 Prover Service Architecture

Please note that these are living documents and may be updated or expanded over time.

Why This Matters

Zero-knowledge proofs are at the cutting edge of cryptography and blockchain technology. By sharing these notes, I hope to:

1. Contribute to the broader ZKP community's knowledge base
2. Showcase the depth and complexity of work in the ZKP space
3. Provide a learning resource for those interested in this technology

About Succinct

Succinct is at the forefront of making zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) accessible to developers. Their flagship product, 0-SP1, is an open-source zkVM (zero-knowledge Virtual Machine) that allows developers to write ZKPs using Rust.

Key features of SP1 include:

• Write ZKPs in Rust, leveraging existing crates and libraries
• Generate proofs rapidly, making ZKPs practical for various applications
• 100x developer productivity compared to traditional ZKP development
• State-of-the-art performance through a "precompile-centric" architecture

SP1 is designed for applications such as rollups, bridges, privacy-preserving systems, on-chain machine learning, and advanced cryptography. Succinct also offers a decentralized prover network for easy proof generation.

Recently, Succinct raised $55M in a funding round led by Paradigm to further their mission of making ZKPs accessible to any developer.

For the latest updates and detailed information, visit Succinct's website.

Getting Started

To access the notes:

1. Clone this repository
2. Navigate to the notes/ folder
3. Open the PDF files in your preferred viewer

Disclaimer

These notes are my personal interpretations and may not represent official Succinct documentation or positions. For the most up-to-date and authoritative information, please refer to Succinct's official resources.

Connect With Me

If you find these notes helpful or want to discuss ZKPs further:

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Join Succinct

Excited about ZKPs and want to work on cutting-edge technology? Check out open positions at Succinct: jobs.ashbyhq.com/succinct

License

These notes are shared under Apache 2.0. See the LICENSE file for details.