a16z | Educational Presentation Deck | 40 slides

a16z · 2020-05
arc beats above · slides in the middle · loops below · scroll → 3 LOOPS
SETUP TENSION ANALYSIS EVIDENCE RESOLUTION APPENDIX
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The slide uses a layered stack metaphor to explain blockchain architecture.present_framework
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Part of a multi-layer framework presentation.present_framework
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The slide uses a side-by-side comparison to contrast closed, authorized server environments with open, permissionless consensus environments.frame_situation
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Uses cartoon avatars to represent users and miners; 'sk' likely refers to secret keys.present_framework
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The slide uses a visual metaphor of miners to explain proof-of-work or leader selection in a blockchain context.present_framework
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The slide categorizes various blockchain protocols by their consensus mechanism.present_framework
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Uses a layered architecture metaphor to distinguish between consensus and compute.present_framework
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This slide illustrates the state machine model of blockchain applications, often referred to as a 'replicated state machine'.present_framework
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The slide uses a simple process flow diagram to explain the technical value proposition of WebAssembly in the blockchain space.present_framework
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The slide uses a custom layered stack framework to illustrate the blockchain technology stack.present_framework
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Part of a series of slides explaining blockchain architecture layers.present_framework
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The slide uses a grid-based layout to organize logos of various DeFi projects. It includes two floating callout boxes for 'DAI' and 'Compound'.mapping
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The slide uses a simple circular layout to categorize the three primitives.present_framework
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The slide uses a visual analogy of checks to explain the concept of non-repudiation and digital security.frame_problem
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The slide explains the cryptographic mechanism of digital signatures using a check-signing analogy.present_solution
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Illustrates the process of users signing data with secret keys (sk1, sk2) which are then verified by miners.present_framework
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The slide explains the technical benefit of BLS signatures in a blockchain context.present_framework
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The diagram uses a miner icon to represent the aggregation process.present_solution
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Uses a visual metaphor of an envelope to explain a technical concept.present_framework
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Technical definition slide for a crypto presentation.present_framework
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The slide illustrates the cryptographic concept of a Merkle tree as a solution for efficient data verification.present_framework
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Illustrates a Merkle tree commitment structure for transaction verification.present_solution
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Illustrates the concept of state channels or rollups using Merkle trees for data availability and proof.present_solution
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Illustrates a Layer 2 or state channel-like mechanism where only the state root is committed to the blockchain.present_solution
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Uses a standard cryptographic proof system model (Prover-Verifier).present_framework
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The slide uses color-coded highlighting to distinguish between SNARK properties (orange) and zkSNARK properties (blue).present_framework
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The slide highlights the bottleneck of redundant verification in non-ZK rollup architectures.diagnose_problem
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Uses a before-after framing to explain the utility of ZKPs in blockchain privacy.present_solution
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The slide uses a contrast-based approach to frame the decision-making process for blockchain adoption.diagnose_problem
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The slide uses a contrast between familiar, recognizable logos on the left and a chaotic, question-marked cluster of crypto logos on the right to frame the currframe_situation
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