Venture Firm A16z Releases Jolt, a 'Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machine'
[Apr 9 10:00 AM] The release is the product of a16z's first foray into deep tech research.
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Succinct Labs Raises $55M to Propel Zero-Knowledge Proofs Into Mainstream Development
[Mar 22 2:30 AM] On Thursday, Succinct Labs, a startup dedicated to democratizing zero-knowledge proofs, unveiled that it had secured $55 million in funding through both seed and Series A rounds. Paradigm took the lead in this financial boost, with additional…
Ethereum Finalizes 'Dencun' Upgrade, in Landmark Move to Reduce Data Fees
[Mar 13 7:58 AM] A key element of the upgrade is to enable a new place for storing data on the blockchain – referred to as "proto-danksharding," which gives room for a dedicated space that is separate from regular transactions, and at a lower cost.
Polygon Lands Astar Network as First User of New 'AggLayer'
[Mar 5 6:00 PM] By plugging into the AggLayer, Astar users will have access to the liquidity in the Polygon ecosystem, allowing cross-chain transactions between Astar and Polygon zkEVM, making the experience feel like a single chain.
Taiko, an 'Ethereum-Equivalent ZK Rollup,' Raises $15M
[Mar 2 10:00 AM] The Taiko project, distinguished for its "based sequencing" architecture, is one of several competing for relevance among a deep field of Ethereum layer-2 networks.
Polygon, StarkWare Tout New 'Circle STARKs' as Breakthrough for Zero-Knowledge Proofs
[Feb 21 1:30 PM] Circle STARKs are supposed to accelerate the proving process for zero-knowledge rollups, according to a white paper published by Polygon Labs and StarkWare.
Polygon Unveils ‘Type-1’ Prover Upgrade, Promising to Transform EVM Chains With Zero-Knowledge Proofs
What Are Zero-Knowledge Proofs?
[Jan 11 12:54 PM] Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) allow crypto network users to verify the validity of a transaction without revealing details of the transaction.
Making Sense of Web3’s Burgeoning AI Ecosystem
[Jan 10 10:45 AM] Although the intersection of Web3 and AI has great potential, there is a lot of confusion about this emerging technology in the market today. Mapping out the GPU supply chain, layers of the tech stack, and various competitive landscapes can help…
‘Web3 Artists Offers Something Web2 Can’t – True Ownership’ — Palm Foundation Director
[Jan 4 6:30 AM] According to Andrea Lerdo, a director at the art-supporting organization, Palm Foundation, Web3 enables creators and artists to not only exercise control over their content but to connect with their respective audiences in a way not possible on…
Polygon Stops Work on 'Edge,' Used to Build Dogechain, as Focus Turns to ZK
[Dec 15, 2023 3:27 PM] Polygon Labs, a developer of scaling networks for Ethereum, has shifted toward "Polygon CDK," a blockchain-development kit powered by zero-knowledge cryptography. The older "Polygon Edge" was used by Dogechain, in an unofficial effort to build a…
Chainlink Data Feeds Available on Polygon zkEVM
[Dec 14, 2023 1:00 PM] Developers building on Polygon’s zkEVM will be able to incorporate these data feeds into their on-chain applications.
Cronos, Partner of Crypto.com, to Start Layer 2 Network With Matter Labs
[Dec 14, 2023 3:00 AM] The new "Cronos zkEVM chain" is launching initially as a test network, based on Matter Labs’ software tools, which can be used to spin up new layer 2 and layer 3 “hyperchains” atop Ethereum.
Ethereum's Buterin Floats Prospect of Taking Some Layer-2 Functions Back on Main Chain
[Dec 13, 2023 1:56 PM] Vitalik Buterin, a member of the Ethereum Foundation's executive board, once pushed "layer-2" networks as a way to provide faster and cheaper transactions. Now he's got ideas for "enshrining" some of those functions on the main chain.
Polygon 2.0: 2024 to see unified ZK-powered L2 chains
[Dec 7, 2023 4:53 AM] Polygon’s evolution will continue into 2024 as various protocols that make up its ecosystem become increasingly interconnected through the use of zero-knowledge proofs.
Cryptocurrency Exchange OKX Coming Out With Layer 2 ‘X1’ Built on Polygon Technology
[Nov 14, 2023 10:22 AM] The OKB token will be used for gas fees on the new chain, which comes as rival crypto exchanges including Coinbase and reportedly Kraken are pursuing their own layer-2 projects.
Near Foundation and Polygon Labs Partner to Build Zero-Knowledge ‘Prover’ for WASM Chains
Polygon Labs and Near announce ZK prover for WASM integration
[Nov 8, 2023 11:01 AM] The Polygon CDK will soon include a “zkWASM” prover, allowing Web Assembly networks to integrate with the broader Polygon ecosystem.
Nil Foundation Plans New Ethereum Rollup With Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Sharding
[Nov 7, 2023 9:00 AM] The foundation claims that this will be the first ZK rollup that enables sharding, combining two popular scaling technologies.
Kraken Said to Seek Partner to Help Build It a Layer 2 Blockchain Network
[Nov 6, 2023 7:16 PM] The crypto exchange is still considering which blockchain developer should build its network, with Polygon, Matter Labs and the Nil Foundation in the mix, according to people familiar with the situation. Rival crypto exchange Coinbase blazed the…
Crypto Venture Funds Variant, 1kx Lead $6M Funding Round for ZK-Meets-AI Startup Modulus
[Nov 1, 2023 10:00 AM] The funding will be used for the company’s ambitions in zero-knowledge machine learning, combining aspects of zero-knowledge cryptography with artificial intelligence or AI.
3 Greenshoot Sectors in the Blockchain Space
[Nov 1, 2023 9:45 AM] From “AI x blockchain” and zero-knowledge proofs to Bitcoin ordinal projects, there are plenty of bright spots in the Web3 ecosystem.
Polygon launches POL token contract on Ethereum to eventually replace MATIC
[Oct 25, 2023 10:40 AM] The team migrated the POL token contract to the Ethereum network, paving the way for it to replace MATIC in the future.
Scroll Confirms Mainnet Live, as Co-Founder Predicts Speed Gains Over Ethereum
[Oct 17, 2023 10:00 AM] Blockchain data showed that Scroll’s smart contract was deployed on Oct. 8, but the team held off making its official announcement until this week.
Manta's Layer-2 Blockchain Already Plans to Ditch OP Stack for Polygon
[Oct 16, 2023 10:30 AM] The network, which just went live a couple weeks ago as a so-called optimistic rollup – the core underpinning of OP Stack – will now become a “ZK-rollup,” which is what Polygon’s software kit provides.
Scroll zkEVM Launches, Blockchain Data Shows, Competing With Polygon, Matter Labs
[Oct 12, 2023 12:52 PM] The new Ethereum layer-2 network's debut adds to the competition among rival providers of so-called "zkEVMs," including Polygon and Matter Labs.
Bitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM’ Plan
[Oct 11, 2023 9:08 AM] The goal of BitVM is to enable Turing-complete Bitcoin contracts without making the network more complicated for other users.
At Last, Blockchain Developer OP Labs Delivers ‘Fault Proofs’ Missing From Core Design
[Oct 3, 2023 10:00 AM] The developer’s OP Stack software – the blueprint for Coinbase’s new Base blockchain – had been criticized for the lack of a crucial security feature, likened to driving a fast car without airbags.
Buenos Aires Releases Blockchain Digital Identity Solution Powered by zkSync's ZK Proofs
[Sep 28, 2023 6:00 AM] Citizens of Buenos Aires can access the identity solution, the QuarkID wallet, where they can store their birth and marriage certificates, according to the city government.
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Argues for Blockchain 'Privacy Pools' to Weed Out Criminals
[Sep 6, 2023 10:26 AM] The paper argues for “privacy pools,” a blockchain tech feature that would enhance the privacy of user’s transactions while also distinguishing criminal activity from innocent funds.