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03.08 / 21:19

Blockchain Ethereum Polygon zk-Rollup Polygon Zero accuses Matter Labs’ developers of plagiarism

Polygon’s zero-knowledge scaling arm, Polygon Zero, is accusing developers of Matter Labs of copy-pasting “a substantial amount of source code” from its Plonky2 library, according to an announcement on Aug. 3.

02.08 / 17:05

Blockchain defi data zk-STARK zk-Rollup zk Decentralized Web3 data service taps ZK-proofs for tamper-proof SQL queries

Decentralized Web3 data service Space and Time has tapped into zero-knowledge proof (ZK-proof) technology to cryptographically verify information queries within its ecosystem.

28.07 / 20:27

Blockchain Ethereum defi Hackers hacks zk-Rollup week zk Another week of DeFi hacks, but ZK-proof development heats up: Finance Redefined

Welcome to Finance Redefined, your weekly dose of essential decentralized finance (DeFi) insights — a newsletter crafted to bring you the most significant developments from the past week.

25.07 / 20:25

event Blockchain Technology defi zk-STARK zk-Rollup Zero-knowledge tech development heats up amid bear market

Zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs, or cryptographic methods that allow one party to prove to another party that something is true without revealing any sensitive underlying private information, have been a hot topic of discussion among crypto veterans. At last week's zkDay event as part of EthCC Paris, over 2,000 attendees arrived at a small venue by Rue l'Aubrac to catch a glimpse of the latest ZK projects on display. P0x Labs, the developer behind ZK protocol Manta Network, even announced a $25 million raise during the event.

24.07 / 13:57

Blockchain Adoption identity zk-STARK zk-Rollup Identification Worldcoin Opinions Worldcoin launch divides opinions - crypto community has its say

The launch of blockchain-based digital passport platform Worldcoin has had a polarizing effect on the cryptocurrency community, with questions around its centralization, privacy and security highlighted.

20.07 / 14:11

Blockchain Ethereum ConsenSys zk-STARK zk-Rollup zkEVM Linea DeFi liquidity protocol adds ConsenSys-developed zkEVM rollup Linea

Amid the growing popularity of layer-2 scaling solutions based on zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs, decentralized finance liquidity protocol Symbiosis has added support for Linea, a zkEVM-based scaling solution for cross-chain swaps developed by ConsenSys.

18.07 / 09:25

Blockchain Ethereum Polygon Web3 zk-STARK zk-Rollup zkEVM Healthy competition welcome — Polygon zkEVM lead

An environment of healthy competition is being fostered between the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem’s top development firms building zkEVMs to scale the network, according to one of Polygon’s co-founders.

17.07 / 11:51

Ethereum Scalability zk-STARK zk-Rollup zkSync ZkSync launches new STARK-based proof system with a focus on mass usability

Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution zkSync Era has launched a new Scalable Transparent Argument of Knowledge (STARK)-based proof system called Boojum that promises to run on consumer-grade general processing units (GPUs).

13.07 / 09:41

Blockchain Ethereum defi Ethereum 2.0 Ether price zk-STARK zk-Rollup Ethereum scaling protocols drive zero-knowledge proof use in 2023

Ethereum scaling protocols dominate the use of zero-knowledge rollups, with major launches, new research and healthy competition key points in a sector report published by ZKValidator.

10.07 / 10:35

Ethereum zk-STARK Bitcoin zk-Rollup Vitalik Buterin wants Bitcoin to experiment with layer2 solutions just like Ethereum

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes the Bitcoin network needs scalable solutions like the zero-knowledge (ZK) rollups to become more than another payment network. Buterin’s comments came during a Twitter space hosted by Bitcoin developer Udi Wertheimer with discussions revolving around Ethereum’s scaling experiments.

07.07 / 12:51

Ethereum Polygon Ethereum 2.0 layer2 zk-Rollup Testnet Low Polygon spinoff launches testnet bridge to allow for low-cost layer 2s

Blockchain network Avail has launched a testnet data availability bridge to Ethereum, according to a July 7 announcement. Once testing is completed, the bridge will allow developers to easily create “validiums” or low-cost layer 2s that do not store full transaction data on Ethereum, the announcement stated.

07.07 / 11:17

Ethereum defi Report Research zk-Rollup spot bitcoin How the spot Bitcoin ETF filings affected the crypto industry in June: Report

The news surrounding BlackRock’s application for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (EFT) sent the asset’s price from its local lows in mid-June to a strong monthly close of +12%. To most observers, this was a sign that institutional investment into the cryptosphere is once again on the horizon. A future approval of a spot ETF combined with rate cuts from the United States Federal Reserve could provide the ideal catalysts for the next bull run.

05.07 / 16:19

Blockchain Ethereum Altcoin Scalability layer2 zk-STARK zk-Rollup Testnet Starknet’s Quantum Leap hits testnet with TPS reaching ‘triple figures’

Starknet’s Quantum Leap upgrade has been deployed on testnet, with the Ethereum layer-2 scaling protocol claiming it's capable of processing "hundreds of transactions per second."

05.07 / 02:21

Ethereum Adoption Web3 Gaming Asia ConsenSys zk-Rollup Account abstraction will drive a billion users from Asia to Web3: ConsenSys exec

Account abstraction, also known as “smart accounts” could eventually onboard a billion users from the Asia region to Web3, according to an executive at Ethereum software solutions provider ConsenSys.

04.07 / 14:33

Blockchain Ethereum Scalability zk-STARK zk-Rollup zk Zero Barriers podcast series: Crypto adoption fueled by ZK-rollups

Cointelegraph is launching Zero Barriers, a special six-part podcast series in collaboration with StarkWare. The series, which features as part of the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast, will explore the evolving world of zero-knowledge rollups (ZK-rollups) and the next steps for the adoption of blockchain technology.

30.06 / 13:37

business event Ethereum zk-Rollup zk EthCC ZkDay comes to Paris on July 19: A marquee ZK conference amid EthCC

Zero-knowledge (ZK) projects continue to spread worldwide, and a new go-to ZK event is coming to Paris, hosted by Manta Network, a ZK layer-1 blockchain; investment firm Polychain Capital and Cointelegraph. The ZK community conference — zkDay Paris — kicks off during EthCC Paris on July 19, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm Central European Time, on the back of a successful event at zkDay Denver.

26.06 / 13:03

Blockchain Ethereum defi Scalability layer2 zk-Rollup zkSync Testnet network end zkSync unveils new network of ‘Hyperchains’ — Testnet by end of year

Ethereum zero-knowledge proof scaling system zkSync Era has unveiled its answer to Optimism’s Superchain concept in the form of ZK Stack.

23.06 / 20:47

Ethereum Adoption Polygon Bitcoin zk-Rollup Etherscan Etherscan launches AI-powered Code Reader: Finance Redefined

Welcome to Finance Redefined, your weekly dose of essential decentralized finance (DeFi) insights — a newsletter crafted to bring you the most significant developments from the past week.

22.06 / 03:45

Blockchain Ethereum Adoption Scalability layer2 zk-STARK zk-Rollup Testnet EVM Starknet moves closer to EVM compatibility with upcoming ‘Kakarot’ testnet

Starknet, a zero knowledge layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum is one step closer to becoming fully Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible pending an August testnet launch of Kakarot, a new zkEVM.

16.05 / 07:11

Blockchain Ethereum Scalability layer2 Upgrade zk-Rollup Optimism’s major ‘Bedrock’ upgrade set for June 6

Layer 2 scaling solution Optimism is set to undergo its highly anticipated Bedrock upgrade on June 6. The move is expected to result in significantly reduced transaction fees, provide greater network security and enhanced compatibility with Ethereum.

08.05 / 16:09

Ethereum defi Aave Scalability layer2 zk-STARK zk-Rollup network Aave V3 launches on Ethereum layer-2 network Metis

Decentralized liquidity protocol Aave has deployed on Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 scaling platform Metis, bringing a host of decentralized finance (DeFi) features and products to its ecosystem.

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