Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced a groundbreaking protocol called GKR, designed to revolutionize the way blockchain networks handle complex computations. GKR offers an innovative approach to validating large and intricate operations, eliminating the need for heavy computations on blockchains. Unlike traditional zero-knowledge technologies like ZK-SNARKs or STARKs, GKR achieves significant improvements in processing speed by using logarithmic time complexity, a key factor in reducing cost and accelerating verification processes. This new approach is particularly beneficial for applications involving ZK-EVMs and machine learning proofs. Buterin’s innovation utilizes an iterative proof-gathering mechanism that builds on previous steps to confirm computations with minimal on-chain overhead. This method promises both speed and scalability, enabling Ethereum and other proof-of-stake systems to manage increasingly demanding workloads more efficiently.