ZK Learning Repository

Personal repository for exploring Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Ethereum Rollups.

Repository Structure

zk-learning/
├── zk-fundamentals/     # Zero-Knowledge Proof fundamentals and cryptography
├── rollups/             # Ethereum Layer 2 rollups and scaling solutions
└── docs/                # Additional documentation and resources

Getting Started

📚 Learning Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Start with zk-fundamentals/START-HERE.md for a comprehensive introduction to ZK cryptography, proof systems (SNARKs, STARKs), and mathematical foundations.

Topics covered:

• ZK proof fundamentals
• Cryptographic primitives
• Proof systems comparison
• Research papers and researchers
• ZK applications (privacy, identity, etc.)

🚀 Understanding Ethereum Rollups

Explore rollups/ethereum-rollup-interactions.md to learn how Ethereum interacts with different rollup solutions.

Topics covered:

• Optimistic vs ZK Rollups
• Rollup architecture
• Ethereum L1/L2 interactions
• Data availability strategies
• Rollup comparisons (Arbitrum, zkSync, Optimism, StarkNet, etc.)

Directory Details

🔐 zk-fundamentals/

Deep dive into Zero-Knowledge Proof theory, cryptography, and proof systems. Includes structured learning materials, research references, and visual guides.

🌉 rollups/

Comprehensive guides on Ethereum Layer 2 rollup solutions, their architecture, and how they leverage ZK proofs for scaling.

📖 docs/

Additional documentation, PDFs, and reference materials.

Key Distinction

• zk-fundamentals/ → Focus on ZK cryptography and proof theory
• rollups/ → Focus on Ethereum scaling and rollup architecture

While ZK Rollups use zero-knowledge proofs, the rollups directory emphasizes their role in Ethereum scaling rather than the underlying cryptographic theory.