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Zero-Knowledge Proofs

Manta is the latest blockchain network to reconsider its commitment to OP Labs' OP Stack. (Justin Henry/Creative Commons)
Technology
Manta network
Manta's Layer-2 Blockchain Already Plans to Ditch OP Stack for Polygon
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 Polygo...
Manta is the latest blockchain network to reconsider its commitment to OP Labs' OP Stack. (Justin Henry/Creative Commons)
By Margaux Nijkerk
Oct 16, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
Oct 16, 2023
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Scroll co-founder Sandy Peng (Bradley Keoun)
Technology
Scroll
Scroll zkEVM Launches, Blockchain Data Shows, Competing With Polygon, Matter Labs
The new Ethereum layer-2 network's debut adds to the competition among rival providers of so-called "zkEVMs," including Polygon and Matter Labs.
Scroll co-founder Sandy Peng (Bradley Keoun)
By Margaux Nijkerk
Oct 12, 2023 at 6:52 p.m. UTC
Oct 12, 2023
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Robin Linus, a core contributor to ZeroSync and the author of the new "BitVM" paper. (Robin Linus)
Technology
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM’ Plan
A goal of Robin Linus's design for "BitVM" is to enable Turing-complete Bitcoin contracts – making the blockchain programmable, similar to a computer – without making the netw...
Robin Linus, a core contributor to ZeroSync and the author of the new "BitVM" paper. (Robin Linus)
By Jamie Crawley
Oct 11, 2023 at 3:08 p.m. UTC
Oct 11, 2023
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Optimism CEO Karl Floersch. (Optimism)
Technology
Optimism
At Last, Blockchain Developer OP Labs Delivers ‘Fault Proofs’ Missing From Core Design
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...
Optimism CEO Karl Floersch. (Optimism)
By Margaux Nijkerk
Oct 3, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 3, 2023
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Buenos Aires (Unsplash)
Technology
Matter labs
Buenos Aires Releases Blockchain Digital Identity Solution Powered by zkSync's ZK Proofs
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.
Buenos Aires (Unsplash)
By Margaux Nijkerk
Sep 28, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 28, 2023
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Vitalik Buterin spoke to reporters during an exclusive event at ETHSeoul. (CoinDesk)
Technology
Ethereum
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Argues for Blockchain 'Privacy Pools' to Weed Out Criminals
The paper argues for “privacy pools,” a tech feature that would enhance the privacy of user’s transactions while also separating criminal activity from innocent funds in diffe...
Vitalik Buterin spoke to reporters during an exclusive event at ETHSeoul. (CoinDesk)
By Margaux Nijkerk
Sep 6, 2023 at 4:26 p.m. UTC
Sep 6, 2023
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Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal (Polygon)
Technology
Polygon
Polygon Releases 'Chain Development Kit' for ZK-Powered Networks on Ethereum
The new software toolkit will allow developers to build their own customizable chains, and connect to each other through a ZK-powered bridge to form a “Value Layer.”
Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal (Polygon)
By Margaux Nijkerk
Aug 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 29, 2023
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Optimism CEO Karl Floersch (Optimism)
Technology
Optimism
Coinbase’s Chosen Blockchain Brand Sees Zero Threat from Zero Knowledge
Many Ethereum aficionados have predicted that the most promising layer-2 blockchains would be built not using the OP Stack’s “optimistic rollup” technology – favored by the U....
Optimism CEO Karl Floersch (Optimism)
By Margaux Nijkerk
Aug 23, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. UTC
Aug 23, 2023
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StarkWare co-founders CEO Uri Kolodny and President Eli Ben-Sasson (Natalie Schor/StarkWare)
Technology
Starkware
Starkware to Open-Source ‘Magic Wand’ of Its Zero-Knowledge Cryptography Next Week
The team behind the layer 2 Starknet blockchain said that they will also hold a code review on Aug. 31 at a conference in San Francisco.
StarkWare co-founders CEO Uri Kolodny and President Eli Ben-Sasson (Natalie Schor/StarkWare)
By Margaux Nijkerk
Aug 22, 2023 at 2:37 p.m. UTC
Aug 22, 2023
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(Getty Images)
Technology
Immutable x
Immutable, Web3 Gaming Platform, Launches zkEVM Testnet in Bid to Diversify Infrastructure
The ZK rollup is built using Polygon scaling technology, designed to make it easier for developers to spin up new application-specific blockchains.
(Getty Images)
By Margaux Nijkerk
Aug 14, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 14, 2023
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