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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.

11.08 / 18:35

a16z zk Venture Firm a16z Dives into ZK Technology Research with 'Jolt' and 'Lasso' Projects

Prominent VC firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has unveiled two open-source software projects focused on zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs.

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.

27.07 / 13:17

Ethereum NFT Polygon layer2 network zk NFT-optimized Palm Network to become a Polygon ZK Supernet

Nonfungible token-focused blockchain Palm Network is about to become a great deal more accessible to users, with plans to transition into being a customized Polygon blockchain.

20.07 / 02:23

business Blockchain Adoption Conference privacy Scalability Internet Aleo zk NOT ZK proofs could change the internet, not just Web3 — Aleo exec

Zero-knowledge proofs could be used to solve the “biggest problem” plaguing the internet today — privacy, according to one cryptocurrency executive.

19.07 / 14:41

business privacy Tokens Bitcoin network manta zk Manta Network developer raises $25M in Series A, launches layer 2 for ZK apps

P0x Labs, the cryptographic development team behind Manta Network, has announced that it raised $25 million in a Series A funding round, with leading contributions from Polychain Capital and Qiming Venture Partners. The funding gives the company a $500 million valuation.

11.07 / 13:21

Blockchain UPS Digital Man Zcash Bitcoin zk A New Paradigm in Digital Security: Do zk-SNARKs Really Offer The Privacy They Claim?

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06.07 / 15:11

business Blockchain Ethereum Adoption Multichain zk What is the ZK industry up to? Rollups, multichain bridges and VCs

Zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs) are a key technology explored by many in the crypto industry. A zero-knowledge protocol is a cryptographic method that allows one party to prove to another party that something is true without revealing any information.

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.

19.06 / 14:39

Blockchain Ethereum Polygon data Scalability Blockchain Storage zk Why ZK rollups need data availability - Polygon co-founder

Zero knowledge proofs have been hailed as a major advancement for blockchain technology but the efficacy of these protocols will require streamlined data availability solutions to unlock their full potential.

19.05 / 10:13

Blockchain Technology Adoption Web3 Decentralization network zk zk role in balancing Web3 and traditional institutions — AMA with Occam DAO, Galactica Network, SwissBorg

Unique solutions for compliant privacy in web3 were discussed and offered during Cointelegraph’s recent AMA session that brought together Occam DAO core contributor Cristina Stavila, Galactica Network co-founder Michael A. and SwissBorg founder and CEO Cyrus Fazel.

15.05 / 11:41

Blockchain Ethereum Bitcoin Community Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Ordinal zk Are ZK-proofs the answer to Bitcoin's Ordinal and BRC-20 problem?

The Bitcoin (BTC) network has faced a litmus test in recent weeks due to the increased demands of Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens being inscribed onto the preeminent blockchain.

02.05 / 16:19

Technology Adoption wallet Bitcoin Wallet Bitcoin Future zk Combining ordinals with ZK technology: The future of ‘smart’ Bitcoin?

The rise of ordinals on Bitcoin (BTC) has opened many doors for developers and users. By permanently inscribing data on the Bitcoin blockchain, digital objects like art can have verifiable ownership. However, not only digital art objects can benefit from this development. Domain addresses are also possible using this technology.

03.04 / 06:41

Blockchain Ethereum Adoption Smart Contracts Scalability layer2 zk Buterin weighs in on zk-EVMs impact on decentralization and security

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin wants to see zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machines (zk-EVMs) built on Ethereum’s first layer to speed up the verification process on the base blockchain.

09.03 / 16:43

business Blockchain Adoption Assets Bankruptcy Press Release zk Former Jane Street, PIMCO traders raise $15M for ZK proof-of-solvency protocol

A team of former Jane Street and PIMCO traders have raised $15 million to produce a proof-of-solvency protocol for centralized exchanges, stablecoin issuers and other asset managers in the crypto space, according to a press release from the team shown to Cointelegraph. Called “Proven,” the new protocol allegedly uses zero-knowledge proofs to reveal an institution’s assets and liabilities without revealing the personal data of customers.

02.03 / 07:31

business Ethereum Adoption defi Altcoin Polygon identity zk Polygon launches decentralized ID product powered by ZK proofs

Polygon, a layer-2 scaling protocol for Ethereum, has launched a zero-knowledge decentralized identity solutionto the public nearly a year after announcing its development.

10.02 / 22:51

business Blockchain Technology Web3 security reserves zk Binance upgrades proof-of-reserves verification to include zk-SNARKs

On Feb 10, cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced a major upgrade to its proof-of-reserves verification system, saying it would now incorporate zk-SNARKs — a cutting-edge technology Binance reports will allow it to verify its reserves in a more secure, transparent manner.

10.02 / 19:53

Blockchain Binance Microsoft PayPal Gaming reserves zk Today in Crypto: PayPal Held $604M in Crypto on Dec. 31, Microsoft Fired its Metaverse Team, Binance Incorporated zk-SNARKs into its Proof-of-Reserves Verification

08.02 / 00:53

business Investments Funding Venture Capital DAO zk VC Roundup: ZK proofs, DeFi protocol and longevity DAO attract investment

2023 is off to a tepid start for crypto venture capital, as the industry continues to emerge from a prolonged bear market. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t deals. In January, Cointelegraph reported a $125 million raise from Blockstream, a $60 million allocation to QuickNode and pair of ecosystem funds from Injective and SSV worth $150 million and $50 million, respectively.

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