Zug, Switzerland, June 20, 2024, Chainwire
Aleph Zero announces major ecosystem advancements: the first EVM-compatible ZK privacy layer capable of generating zero-knowledge proofs in less than a second on consumer devices and zkOS, a suite of products for seamless on-chain privacy integration in several Web3 applications.
The Aleph Zero Foundation is pleased to announce the testnet launch of its ZK-privacy EVM Layer 2 solution powered by Arbitrum Orbit on Gelato RaaS. This marks the first EVM-compatible privacy solution capable of testing sub-second ZK times, significantly improving the end-user experience by making on-chain privacy virtually instantaneous.
Aleph Zero also revealed its long-term strategy for developing zkOS: an off-chain, client-side zero-knowledge privacy system. zkOS aims to deliver Privacy as a Service (PaaS) through seamless application integrations across WASM and EVM-enabled networks. These initiatives open the Aleph Zero ecosystem to a broader range of EVM users and mark its first step towards potential multi-chain growth.
With zkOS, users can make private transactions and interact with dApps without compromising their data. This system enables high-performance applications such as privacy-preserving DeFi applications, RWA, artificial intelligence, and enterprise solutions, expanding the reach of privacy technologies to a broader audience.
“Privacy is still largely unresolved; It is expensive, complex to use and build, and its use cases lack economic incentives. With Aleph Zero zkOS and zk-privacy EVM layer 2, we aim to change that not only in the Aleph Zero ecosystem, but also in the broader ecosystem thanks to the flexibility of the Arbitrum Orbit stack and our collaboration with the idOS network” . -Antoni Zolciak, co-founder of Aleph Zero
Aleph Zero's substrate-based WASM Layer 1 blockchain, launched in November 2021, offers developers sub-second finality, support for 170 validation nodes, and more than 40 external teams building various applications. Layer 1 will now also serve as the Data Availability layer for the L2 EVM layer, its applications, and its L3 application chains.
The new ZK-privacy EVM Layer 2 developer testnet is now available, inviting developers and early adopters. Examples of integration include Rarible, the NFT company, and a yet-to-be-announced team working on new prediction markets. The Developer Mainnet is scheduled to launch in the third quarter of 2024.
Aleph Zero EVM, a ZK Privacy Layer 2 rollup on Ethereum, was created in partnership with Gelato and leverages Arbitrum Anytrust DAC technology for a fast, secure, and scalable execution environment. It features block times of up to 250 ms for near-instant transaction purposes and processes thousands of transactions per second, making it one of the fastest EVM chains on the market.
“Aleph Zero EVM uses Arbitrum Orbits' advanced web3 scaling stack, with the highest-performing development tools, to create the most advanced privacy-enhancing blockchain infrastructure on the market.” said Luis Schliesske, founder of Gelato. “Privacy will become an important narrative in 2024 and beyond, as more mainstream use cases emerge.
Aleph Zero EVM Layer 2 Developer Testnet includes extensive Gelato development tools and third-party infrastructure such as oracles, block explorers and multi-sig, making it a versatile platform.
Aleph Zero's zkOS uses Halo2 with the KZG commitment scheme for speed and a universally reliable setup. Although it requires more developer effort than alternatives like Noir or Risc0, Aleph Zero's zkToolkit simplifies zkOS integration, ensuring high performance and ease of use in existing applications in the Aleph Zero and Ethereum ecosystems. Initial benchmarks show that zkOS zero-knowledge proofs can run in 600-800 ms on standard devices using browsers such as Safari or Chrome.
Development roadmap
EVM Testnet launches today, with Mainnet launch scheduled for Q3 2024, allowing developers to deploy production-ready applications with optional privacy features. zkOS MVP is expected in Q3 2024, with ZK identity features in collaboration with idOS and private trading on arbitrary ERC-20 tokens in Q4 2024. Advanced zkOS features are scheduled for Q1 2025. For more details, users can visit the roadmap section on alephzero.org.
Use cases
Confirmed use cases that work with Aleph Zero and zkOS include:
- santoheld: Improving card payments with privacy technology.
- DRKVRS: Adding privacy to a unique action RPG.
- queer– NFT company with Rarible Marketplace integrates with Aleph Zero.
- Ver3: Creation of a new crypto-native ZK content standard.
- gone: Management of access to personal data for dApps.
- Parts.market: Supported investment in fractional luxury RWA.
- Upcade.xyz: Setting new standards in web games3.
- Common: Expanding its Private DeFi Suite to the EVM ecosystem through Aleph Zero.
To learn more about Aleph Zero EVM and zkOS, users can visit Aleph Zero or join the community on Discord and Telegram.
About Aleph Zero
Aleph Zero is a privacy-first ecosystem of blockchain solutions designed for speed, data confidentiality, and ease of development, supporting development in WASM-based Rust and EVM-based Solidity environments. Aleph Zero shows its adaptability in various sectors and applications, supported by an engaged community and a growing ecosystem.
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