# Correcting some SNARK misconceptions

> The open source implementation of Jolt, the most performant zkVM to date, is based on a new design paradigm. Here, a16z crypto Research Partner Justin Thaler, explains some of the core concepts behind the technology: including, the sumcheck protocol, instruction sets, and curve-based commitment sche...

- URL: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/videos/correcting-some-snark-misconceptions
- Authors: [Justin Thaler](https://a16zcrypto.com/team/justin-thaler)
- Published: 2024-04-09
- Updated: 2026-02-09
- Focus areas: research
- Tags: SNARKs, Jolt, video
- Format: videos

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The open source implementation of Jolt, the most performant zkVM to date, is based on a new design paradigm. Here, a16z crypto Research Partner Justin Thaler, explains some of the core concepts behind the technology: including, the sumcheck protocol, instruction sets, and curve-based commitment schemes.

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