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Zero-Knowledge Proofs

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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.
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By Margaux Nijkerk
Aug 14, 2023 at 11:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 14, 2023
Immutable XWeb3DevelopersTestnetZK rollupsZero-Knowledge ProofsPolygon
Lending money handing over paying cash (Shutterstock)
Finance
Funding rounds
Polychain Capital Co-Leads $25M Fundraise for Manta Network Developer
The cryptographic development project, p0x, received a valuation of $500 million.
Lending money handing over paying cash (Shutterstock)
By Brandy Betz
Jul 19, 2023 at 1:36 p.m. UTC
Jul 19, 2023
Funding RoundsPolychain CapitalZero-Knowledge Proofs
RISC Zero raises $40 milion in Blockchain Capital=led round (Pixabay)
Finance
Funding rounds
Blockchain Capital Leads $40M Round for Crypto Firm RISC Zero
The startup creates developer tooling that helps build zero-knowledge proof software for improved security and computational power.
RISC Zero raises $40 milion in Blockchain Capital=led round (Pixabay)
By Brandy Betz
Jul 19, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 19, 2023
Funding RoundsBlockchain CapitalZero-Knowledge Proofs
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Technology
Zero-knowledge proofs
Nil Foundation and Semiconductor Startup Partner to Collaborate on ZK Proofs Software, Hardware
The effort will accelerate the deployment of zero-knowledge proofs, one of the hottest trends in blockchain technology, they said.
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By Eliza Gkritsi
Jul 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 17, 2023
Zero-Knowledge ProofsEthereumTechAdoptionPrivacy
ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin speaks at ETHDenver 2022. (Chet Strange/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Technology
Ethereum
MetaMask Developer ConsenSys Brings Layer 2 Blockchain ‘Linea’ to Ethereum Mainnet
The rollup chain from ConsenSys, known as a zkEVM, joins a growing field of projects aiming to expand access to Ethereum using zero-knowledge cryptography.
ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin speaks at ETHDenver 2022. (Chet Strange/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
By Sam Kessler
Jul 11, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 11, 2023
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Brendan Farmer, co-founder of Polygon. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
Technology
Polygon
Polygon 2.0 Roadmap Calls for ‘Unified Liquidity,’ Restaking, New Chains on Demand
Polygon, a staking solution for Ethereum, says its new architecture will include a shared bridge and a “coordination layer” that connects all of Polygon’s chains, with an emph...
Brendan Farmer, co-founder of Polygon. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
By Margaux Nijkerk
Jun 29, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 29, 2023
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Projects competing to become the dominant "layer 2" network atop Ethereum are now competing to become networks of networks. (Unsplash)
Technology
Ethereum
Ethereum’s Layer 2 Teams Want You to Clone Their Code
By making their code open source and easy to replicate, projects including Arbitrum, Optimism and zkSync are making it easier for copycat blockchains to steal away their users...
Projects competing to become the dominant "layer 2" network atop Ethereum are now competing to become networks of networks. (Unsplash)
By Sam Kessler
Jun 28, 2023 at 3:59 p.m. UTC
Jun 28, 2023
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Mihailo Bjelic has proposed turning the Polygon POS chain into a zkEVM validium. (Polygon)
Technology
Polygon
Polygon Proposes POS Chain To Become ZK Compatible
In a pre-proposal discussion post, Polygon co-founder Mihailo Bjelic argues why the mainchain should go through a major upgrade.
Mihailo Bjelic has proposed turning the Polygon POS chain into a zkEVM validium. (Polygon)
By Margaux Nijkerk
Jun 20, 2023 at 6:28 p.m. UTC
Jun 20, 2023
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Discussion circle at Zuzalu, with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin on the turquoise beanbag chair, listening to Asymmetry Finance's Hannah Hamilton. (Adrian Guerrera)
Technology
Ethereum
Zuzalu Is 2 Months in Montenegro With Crypto Elites, Cold Plunges, Vitalik Selfies
This invite-only gathering of 200 people in the Mediterranean marina town of Lustica Bay has been taking place since late March and wraps up this week, featuring official sess...
Discussion circle at Zuzalu, with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin on the turquoise beanbag chair, listening to Asymmetry Finance's Hannah Hamilton. (Adrian Guerrera)
By Margaux Nijkerk
May 23, 2023 at 6:54 p.m. UTC
May 23, 2023
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Finance
Zero-knowledge proofs
ZK Startup Lagrange Labs Raises $4M to Build Secure DeFi Interoperability
The round was led by investment firm 1kx and included contributions from Maven11, Lattice Fund, CMT Digital, Daedalus Angels
Funding (Shutterstock)
By Jamie Crawley
May 18, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
May 18, 2023
Zero-Knowledge ProofsFunding Rounds1kx