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Polygon to Buy $5M of Servers With Computer Chips Devoted to Zero-Knowledge Cryptography
10.9.2024
The purchase is part of a deal with hardware maker Fabric, that is also producing custom zero-knowledge chips for Polygon's AggLayer
Polygon Begins Token Swap, in Move to Allow More Issuance
4.9.2024
The migration from POL to MATIC will also bring in some tokenomics changes with a new emission rate of 2%
Polygon to Start Much-Awaited Swap of POL Token for Longstanding MATIC
3.9.2024
The migration from POL to MATIC will also bring in some tokenomics changes with a new emission rate of 2%
How Decentralized AI and Zero-Knowledge Proofs Will Democratize Compute
3.9.2024
AI is at risk of the same centralization seen in earlier editions of the internet. But another way is possible, say Mahesh Ramakrishnan and Vinayak Kurup
Banks Using Permissionless Blockchains for Transactions Face Multiple Risks: BIS
29.8.2024
Banks that transact on permissionless blockchains face multiple risks, including money laundering and terrorism financing, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision said
It's a Different Sort of Olympics as Cryptographers Face Off in Polyhedra's 'Proof Arena'
31.7.2024
Bitcoin's 'OP_CAT' Possibilities Teased in StarkWare Test Project
17.7.2024
StarkWare used its new STARK verifier on the Signet network, a testing environment for Bitcoin, in a proof-on-concept project designed to demonstrate what the oldest blockchain might be capable of were the pending "OP_CAT" technical proposal to get adopted
Polygon launches upgrade ZK proving system Plonky3
16.7.2024
Polygon Labs unveils Plonky3, enhancing Ethereum scalability with improved zero-knowledge proof configurations and modular flexibility for developers
Polygon's New ZK Proving System, 'Plonky3,' Comes as Open-Source Toolkit
16.7.2024
Proving systems are a crucial component at the heart of blockchain ecosystems, allowing secondary "rollup" networks to confirm transactions on a base chain like Ethereum. Polygon's prior version, Plonky2, was released in 2022
Up Network Unveils ‘Up Mobile’: A Web3 Smartphone Built on Facebook’s Move
10.7.2024
Up Network has unveiled ‘Up Mobile,’ a smartphone that integrates artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. The device is built on Facebook’s Move programming language and aims to enhance user security and privacy. The blockchain technology is provided by Movement Labs, and the device...
Transak and Privado ID Announce Partnership to Enhance Decentralized KYC Procedures
24.6.2024
Crypto payments gateway solution Transak has teamed up with Privado ID to launch a new “Reusable KYC” service aimed at improving the decentralized identity verification process. This collaboration introduces a novel method that promises to maintain user privacy without compromising...
Starkware Aims to Scale Bitcoin Using Zero-Knowledge Technology
4.6.2024
Starkware, known for its work on Ethereum scaling solutions, announced plans to apply its zero-knowledge technology to Bitcoin. The initiative aims to enable mass-use of Bitcoin, targeting scalability that could support global daily transactions. Starkware Announces Plan to Enhance Bitcoin...
Polygon Acquires Zero-Knowledge Cryptography Firm Toposware
4.6.2024
The acquisition means that Polygon has invested over $1 billion in zero-knowledge technology and firms, the team shared in a press release. Sources close to the deal told CoinDesk that the acquisition is near $30-50 million
Are ZK-proofs the key to Europe’s new digital ID regulations?
30.5.2024
According to Dr. Jonas Gross, CEO of Hakata, zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) could be the key to enhancing privacy and security in the EU's groundbreaking digital identity and wallet regulation
Polygon Labs co-founder Sandeep Nailwal assumes new ZK role
28.5.2024
Establishing the new role, Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal will increase focus on growing ZK solutions, including Polygon CDK
Layer-2 Network Starknet Gets Ethereum Virtual Machine With Zero-Knowledge Proofs
22.5.2024
The zkEVM, called Kakarot, already in testing, will be available via the Starknet Stack
Regulators are cracking down on financial privacy, but ZK-proofs can help
14.5.2024
The convergence of ZK-proofs and decentralized identity systems could create more compliant privacy-preserving protocols, without sacrificing user privacy
Thiel-Backed Cryptography Startup Lagrange Raises $13M
8.5.2024
Lagrange, which specializes in zero-knowledge cryptography, is the latest startup to ride EigenLayer's "restaking" wave
Zksnacks to Cease Coinjoin Transactions, Affecting Wasabi, Trezor and Btcpay
2.5.2024
On Thursday, Zksnacks, the developer behind Wasabi Wallet, announced its decision to cease its coinjoin services following regulatory measures in the U.S. The company stated that the wallet will now operate as a standard non-custodial bitcoin wallet without the coinjoin feature. Zksnacks Withdraws...
Vitalik Buterin breaks down ‘Binius’ as a way to speed up zero-knowledge proofs
1.5.2024
The Ethereum co-founder expects “many more improvements” in binary-field-based proving techniques in the months ahead