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01.09 / 09:39

Blockchain Ethereum Cryptography zk-STARK zk-Rollup StarkWare, Herodotus launch tech to verify data from any point in Ethereum's history

A new zero-knowledge proof (ZK-proof) technology is set to improve the ability to access and verify historical data from the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain, with deep chain validation cited as a usability barrier of the network.

20.11 / 15:25

Blockchain Adoption community Event Recap zk-STARK global crypto community zk ZK community aligned with the core Web3 mission: ZkDay Istanbul roundup

As zero-knowledge (ZK) technology marches its way toward solving mainstream use cases, the community backing the disruptive tech continues to grow stronger. Over 1,200 ZK developers, community members and enthusiasts, including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, attended the latest zkDay Istanbul event.

16.11 / 11:13

Blockchain Ethereum Scalability zk-STARK zk-Rollup Ethereum L2 Starknet aims to decentralize core components of its scaling network

Ethereum layer-2 scaling network Starknet has outlined plans to improve the decentralization of three core components of its zero-knowledge (ZK) proof rollup solution.

09.11 / 14:17

Blockchain regulation privacy crimes Cybercrime zk-STARK Can crypto Privacy Pools help balance privacy and regulation?

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently authored a research paper, the primary focus of which was integrating privacy features into blockchain transactions while ensuring compliance with a range of regulatory requirements.

13.09 / 10:51

Ethereum defi Polygon Scalability layer2 zk-STARK zk-Rollup zk Polygon co-founder - $1B bet on ZK-rollups paying off

Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal believes the layer 2 blockchain firm is reaping the benefits of allocating $1 billion to develop zero-knowledge proof (ZK-proof) powered scaling solutions for the Ethereum ecosystem.

08.09 / 11:19

Blockchain Ethereum ConsenSys zk-STARK zk-Rollup zkEVM Linea Ethereum’s proto-danksharding to make rollups 10x cheaper — Consensys zkEVM Linea head

Zero-knowledge (ZK) proof solutions have proved critical in helping scale the Ethereum ecosystem, but proto-danksharding is expected to drastically reduce the cost of rollups, according to Consensys’ zkEVM Linea head Nicolas Liochon.

08.09 / 09:39

Blockchain Ethereum ConsenSys zk-STARK zk-Rollup zkEVM Linea Ethereum’s proto-danksharding to make rollups 10x cheaper - Consensys zkEVM Linea head

Zero-knowledge proof (ZK-proofs) solutions have proved critical in helping scale the Ethereum ecosystem, but proto-danksharding is expected to drastically reduce the cost of roll ups according to Consensys’ zkEVM Linea head Nicolas Liochon.

22.08 / 13:45

Blockchain Ethereum Adoption Binance Investments zk-STARK zk-Rollup zk ZK-proof Web3 infrastructure developer gets backing from Binance Labs

Zero-knowledge proof technology continues to garner interest and investment as Binance Labs becomes the latest firm to invest in ZK-proof-powered infrastructure developed by Delphinus Lab.

16.08 / 13:15

Blockchain Ethereum defi ConsenSys zk-STARK zk-Rollup zkEVM Linea $26M ETH bridged: ConsenSys completes public launch of zkEVM Linea

ConsenSys has completed the launch of its Ethereum scaling rollup Linea, onboarding over 150 partners and bridging more than $26 million in Ether (ETH) to date.

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.

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.

11.07 / 14:05

Blockchain Ethereum Scalability layer2 ConsenSys Ethereum Price zk-STARK zkEVM Linea ConsenSys launches Linea zkEVM to further scale Ethereum

The Ethereum ecosystem welcomes another layer-2 scaling solution as ConsenSys begins onboarding partners to its Linea network, which has produced significant scaling milestones in testing.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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