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Chris Esplin
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Summary

Unikraft, a pioneering startup in cloud computing, is revolutionizing the field with its innovative approach to virtual machines known as "unikernels." These unikernels are lightweight virtual machines that include only the essential components needed for running specific applications, significantly enhancing performance and reducing startup times to milliseconds. Unikraft has developed a cloud platform called Kraft.cloud, which transforms standard Docker containers into these optimized unikernel VMs, allowing for impressive features like quick state restoration and efficient scaling by eliminating cold starts. By maintaining compatibility with Docker and offering substantial performance improvements and cost-efficient pricing, Unikraft is poised to reshape future cloud architectures.