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Thread explaining how @KakarotZkEvm differs from other zkEVMS thanks to the @Starknet kit.

The Kakarot zkEVM has several differentiators compared to other zkEVMs, making it a unique and innovative solution in the Ethereum scalability space. Here are the main differentiators:

1. Implementation in Cairo

- Kakarot zkEVM is developed using the Cairo language, a programming language specific to zero-knowledge domains. Cairo is Turing-complete and allows the creation of STARK proofs, which are highly secure and efficient. Other zkEVMs often utilize specific circuitry that may be less flexible and more difficult to maintain

2. STARK Execution Trials

- Kakarot uses STARKs (Scalable Transparent ARguments of Knowledge) to generate verifiable proofs of execution. STARKs do not require a trusted configuration and offer security against quantum attacks, which is a significant advantage in terms of security and scalability compared to other zkEVMs that can use SNARKs.

3. Flexibility and Sustainability

-Due to its implementation in Cairo, Kakarot is more flexible and can easily adapt to new updates and hard forks of Ethereum. This is in contrast to other zkEVMs that may have difficulty adapting to new EVM versions due to the dependence on specific circuitry for each version​ (Kakarot zkEVM)​.

4. Modular Architecture

- Kakarot has a modular architecture where transactions are executed on an EVM core on top of CairoVM. This enables more efficient data parallelization and modularity, improving the scalability and overall performance of the network​ (Kakarot zkEVM)​​ ​.

5. Native Account Abstraction

- Kakarot zkEVM supports native account abstraction, allowing the implementation of advanced functionality such as multisig accounts and other complex account types directly in the EVM layer, which may not be as easy in other zkEVMs​ (Kakarot zkEVM)​.

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