--- title: "ZK Day at SBC - Presentation by Dylan Kawalec, DevRel Lead at GOAT Network" description: "Dylan Kawalec, DevRel Lead at GOAT Network, presented an insightful examination of the GOAT Bitcoin Layer 2 system, showcasing its unique architecture and the strategic use of decentralized sequencers and zero-knowledge proofs with ZKM's zkMIPS. Explore how these technologies contribute to providing native Bitcoin security and generating sustainable BTC yields. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- House of ZK is a dynamic platform dedicated to exploring and promoting the latest advancements in zero-knowledge technology. It consists of three main pillars: Podcast, Industry News Reports, and Worldwide Events, each designed to provide unique insights and drive discussions about cutting-edge developments in the industry. 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House of ZK was established by ZKM | Twitter: @HouseofZK | Email: houseofzk@zkm.io -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More about ZKM: Website: https://www.zkm.io/ Discord: https://bit.ly/ZKMDiscord X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ProjectZKM Medium: https://medium.com/@ProjectZKM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectzkm/ Docs: https://docs.zkm.io/ GitHub: https://github.com/zkMIPS Whitepaper: https://www.zkm.io/whitepaper YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIld7iTTpx9PimXQwaodwg" url: "https://www.speakrphone.com/DylanKawalec/zk-day-at-sbc-presentation-by-dylan-kawalec-devrel-lead-at-goat-network" canonical: "https://www.speakrphone.com/DylanKawalec/zk-day-at-sbc-presentation-by-dylan-kawalec-devrel-lead-at-goat-network" lastModified: "2026-08-15T17:25:37.907Z" --- # ZK Day at SBC - Presentation by Dylan Kawalec, DevRel Lead at GOAT Network **Speaker:** [Dylan Kawalec](https://www.speakrphone.com/DylanKawalec.md) **Date:** 2024-09-16 Dylan Kawalec, DevRel Lead at GOAT Network, presented an insightful examination of the GOAT Bitcoin Layer 2 system, showcasing its unique architecture and the strategic use of decentralized sequencers and zero-knowledge proofs with ZKM's zkMIPS. Explore how these technologies contribute to providing native Bitcoin security and generating sustainable BTC yields. \-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- House of ZK is a dynamic platform dedicated to exploring and promoting the latest advancements in zero-knowledge technology. It consists of three main pillars: Podcast, Industry News Reports, and Worldwide Events, each designed to provide unique insights and drive discussions about cutting-edge developments in the industry. House of ZK Radio is a focused podcast covering everything zero-knowledge, from fundamentals to the most recent advancements. The podcast encourages a long-form conversation exploring the ‘why’ of zero-knowledge technologies and motivations of the visionaries building them, expounding on how they’re set to transform our digital lives. It is aimed at everyone who shares a keen interest - or even just a modest curiosity - in ZK technologies, and aims to make complex concepts digestible for all. House of ZK Radio can be found on the following platforms: YouTube | Spotify Pulse Check is your trusted source for the latest developments, insights, and analysis in the zero-knowledge field. Each edition of this report examines the cutting-edge advancements and critical discussions shaping the industry, offering commentary and analysis with particular focus on standout research papers and zkVMs, in addition to zk-based L1’s, L2’s, and cross-chain protocols. Pulse Check Bytesize is the miniature version of Pulse Check, curating impactful discussions from industry leaders on social media and podcasts into a concise format, offering essential updates and summaries of trending topics. House of ZK brings together the brightest minds in the zero-knowledge field through a series of engaging events, featuring technical presentations, workshops, panels, and speeches from industry leaders. Our events have been successful at venues like EthDenver, EthCC, and SBC, and we are continuously expanding to more global locations. Often co-organized with leading academic and industry institutions, these events ensure high-quality content and diverse participation. House of ZK was established by ZKM | Twitter: @HouseofZK | Email: houseofzk@zkm.io \-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More about ZKM: Website: https://www.zkm.io/ Discord: https://bit.ly/ZKMDiscord X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ProjectZKM Medium: https://medium.com/@ProjectZKM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectzkm/ Docs: https://docs.zkm.io/ GitHub: https://github.com/zkMIPS Whitepaper: https://www.zkm.io/whitepaper YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTIld7iTTpx9PimXQwaodwg ## Topics - zero-knowledge proof - Bitcoin - Layer 2 blockchain protocol - decentralized finance - Cryptocurrency security ## Resources - [YouTube - ZK Day at SBC - Presentation by Dylan Kawalec, DevRel Lead at GOAT Network](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNCkR9759tE)