# \#cryptography

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## [Towards New Cryptographic Solutions to MEV & Blockchain Challenges](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/towards-new-cryptographic-solutions-to-mev-blockchain-challenges/4091)

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**Author:** [@nikki](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/nikki)\
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**Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/towards-new-cryptographic-solutions-to-mev-blockchain-challenges/4091 "2024-11-13T18:12:51Z")

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Hello! I wanted to share some thoughts and open a discussion within the community about ideas regarding new frontiers for cryptography towards solutions for MEV-related challenges (as well as blockchain-related ones). A…

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## [\[2024\] Do You Need a Zero Knowledge Proof?](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/2024-do-you-need-a-zero-knowledge-proof/2978)

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**Author:** [@guayabyte](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/guayabyte)\
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**Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 5:29pm UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/2024-do-you-need-a-zero-knowledge-proof/2978 "2024-01-25T17:29:24Z")

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Abstract: Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs), a cryptographic tool known for decades, have gained significant attention in recent years due to advancements that have made them practically applicable in real-world scenarios. ZK…

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## [Private Bidding In PBS (Cryptography)](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/private-bidding-in-pbs-cryptography/2031)

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**Author:** [@Quintus](https://collective.flashbots.net/u/Quintus)\
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**Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 9:57pm UTC](https://collective.flashbots.net/t/private-bidding-in-pbs-cryptography/2031 "2023-07-20T21:57:52Z")

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Brief Description Currently (July 2023), PBS runs only with open bids and only on Ethereum. This has several downsides like heightened traffic and undesirable impact on block building market structure (more details below…