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It's a Different Sort of Olympics as Cryptographers Face Off in Polyhedra's 'Proof Arena'
31.7.2024
Bitcoin Layer 2 Rootstock Verifies Zero-Knowledge SNARK
26.7.2024
Rootstock verified the SNARK using BitVMX, which is Rootstock's modified version of BitVM
Bitcoin Rollup Protocol BOS Verifies Zero-Knowledge Proof on Mainnet
25.7.2024
BitcoinOS (BOS) has successfully verified a zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) on the Bitcoin mainchain, marking a significant technological advancement. This development introduces scalability and enhanced functionality to Bitcoin without altering its base layer. BOS Verifies ZK Proof on Bitcoin BOS,...
Polygon Labs’s MATIC-POL migration confirmed for Sept. 4
18.7.2024
The upgrade is part of Polygon's 2.0 roadmap to enhance its zero-knowledge-based layer 2 chains ecosystem, aiming to expand the utility and functionality of its native token
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
StarkWare verifies first zero-knowledge proof on Bitcoin
17.7.2024
StarkWare’s milestone opens the door for ZK-based layer-2 solutions, enhancing Bitcoin’s scalability and global payment capabilities
Plonky3, the Polygon Zero-Knowledge Proving System, Is Production Ready
17.7.2024
Polygon Labs has announced that its next-generation zero-knowledge (ZK) proving system, Polygon Plonky3, is now production-ready. This open-source system, licensed under MIT/Apache, empowers developers to build bespoke proving systems for ZKVM or ZK EVM chains, tailored to various use cases. Unlike...
New tool enables ‘No Code’ blockchain deployment
17.7.2024
BVM Studio introduces a no-code solution for blockchain deployment, promising accessible and quick blockchain creation with a drag-and-drop interface
New tool enables ‘No-Code’ blockchain deployment
17.7.2024
BVM Studio introduces a no-code solution for blockchain deployment, promising accessible and quick blockchain creation with a drag-and-drop interface
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...
Ethereum's future hinges on interoperable layer-2s
9.7.2024
Ethereum layer-2 fragmentation may require a ZKP fix in the future, but interoperable L2s are the surest fix in the meantime
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...
Ronin to scale Web3 games with new zkEVM
18.6.2024
Sky Mavis co-founder Jeff Zirlin told Cointelegraph that the company is preparing for a future when it will have to handle 400 million to four billion transactions
Crypto Sector Secures $317M in Venture Capital Deals in Early June
16.6.2024
With the first half of June concluded, there have been 37 venture capital deals and fundraising events in the crypto sector. Collectively, these investments totaled $317.87 million, with Avail, a modular blockchain project, leading the pack with $43 million. 37 Crypto Startups and Projects Gather...
Zero-knowledge Manta Network launches $50M ecosystem fund
13.6.2024
Early-stage projects building on Manta Network can receive up to $50,000 in grants
Polygon Labs Acquires Toposware to Enhance Zero-Knowledge Tech Capabilities
4.6.2024
In a strategic move to bolster its zero-knowledge technology development, Polygon Labs has acquired Toposware, a zero-knowledge (ZK) engineering startup. The deal is aimed at integrating Toposware’s expertise with Polygon’s ongoing projects to advance the entire ZK community. Polygon...
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