The (Zero-Knowledge Proof) Singularity Is Near
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Open Oracle Network DIA Launches Lumina to Bolster Web3 Data Infrastructure
[Sep 11 11:30 PM] DIA, an open oracle network, has launched a new oracle architecture called Lumina. The design aims to enhance trustless data infrastructure for Web3, offering improvements in scalability and decentralization. DIA Introduces Lumina: A New Trustless…
Polygon to Buy $5M of Servers With Computer Chips Devoted to Zero-Knowledge Cryptography
[Sep 10 1:00 PM] 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
[Sep 4 8:00 AM] 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
[Sep 3 9:08 PM] The migration from POL to MATIC will also bring in some tokenomics changes with a new emission rate of 2%.
Banks Using Permissionless Blockchains for Transactions Face Multiple Risks: BIS
[Aug 29 11:03 AM] 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'
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Bitcoin's 'OP_CAT' Possibilities Teased in StarkWare Test Project
[Jul 17 11:00 AM] 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…
Polygon's New ZK Proving System, 'Plonky3,' Comes as Open-Source Toolkit
[Jul 16 7:00 AM] 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.
Polygon launches upgraded ZK proving system Plonky3
[Jul 16 7:00 AM] Polygon Labs unveils Plonky3, enhancing Ethereum scalability with improved zero-knowledge proof configurations and modular flexibility for developers.
Up Network Unveils ‘Up Mobile’: A Web3 Smartphone Built on Facebook’s Move
[Jul 10 3:55 AM] 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…
Transak and Privado ID Announce Partnership to Enhance Decentralized KYC Procedures
Starkware Aims to Scale Bitcoin Using Zero-Knowledge Technology
[Jun 4 8:40 AM] 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…
Polygon Acquires Zero-Knowledge Cryptography Firm Toposware
[Jun 4 7:00 AM] 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.
Polygon Labs co-founder Sandeep Nailwal assumes new ZK role
[May 28 7:13 AM] 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
[May 22 7:00 AM] 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
[May 14 8:09 AM] 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
[May 8 7:00 AM] 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
[May 2 1:21 PM] 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…
Zksnacks Bars US Users from Wasabi Wallet in Wake of Samourai Indictment
[Apr 27 4:08 PM] In a decisive move, Zksnacks announced on Saturday that it will block all U.S. residents and citizens from accessing its bitcoin mixer, Wasabi Wallet. This policy change comes as U.S. authorities intensify their crackdown on unregulated crypto…
EigenLayer-Powered Aligned Layer Raises $20M to Make ZK Proofs Faster, Cheaper on Ethereum
[Apr 25 4:49 AM] The fundraise was led by Hack VC and included contributions from DAO5, L2Iterative, NomadCapital_io, FinalityCap, Symbolic VC and Theta Capital.
Data Ownership Protocol (DOP) Partners With Bitcoin.com to Pioneer Data Sovereignty in Crypto
[Apr 19 7:15 AM] Integration Promises Enhanced Privacy for Bitcoin.com Wallet Users Bitcoin.com, a leading platform for cryptocurrency users, announces its strategic partnership with the Data Ownership Protocol (DOP) to empower users with unprecedented control over…
Crypto Exchange OKX's Polygon-Powered Layer 2, 'X Layer,' Hits Public Mainnet
[Apr 15 8:00 PM] The news about X Layer comes as other major cryptocurrency exchanges, like Coinbase and Kraken, have also pursued their own layer 2 networks over the last year.
Alpen Labs Looks to Scale Bitcoin With Zero-Knowledge Proofs Using $10.6M Funding
[Apr 10 9:11 AM] Alpen Labs has emerged from stealth mode following the funding round, having spent the last year developing Bitcoin rollup infrastructure to bring smart contract functionality to the network.
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.
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.