Aleph Zero, a blockchain company based in Zug, Switzerland, has made significant advancements in its ecosystem. The company has introduced the first EVM-compatible ZK-Privacy Layer that can generate zero-knowledge proofs in less than one second on consumer-grade devices. Additionally, Aleph Zero has launched zkOS, a product suite that allows for seamless integration of on-chain privacy into various Web3 applications.
The Aleph Zero Foundation is thrilled to announce the release of its ZK-privacy EVM Layer 2 solution on the Gelato RaaS platform, powered by Arbitrum Orbit. This solution is the first of its kind and offers subsecond ZK proving times, providing users with virtually instantaneous on-chain privacy. This advancement significantly enhances the user experience.
Aleph Zero has also revealed its long-term strategy to develop zkOS, a zero-knowledge privacy system that is chain-agnostic and client-side. The goal of zkOS is to offer Privacy-as-a-Service (PaaS) through seamless app integrations on WASM and EVM-compatible networks. These initiatives will expand Aleph Zero’s ecosystem and attract a wider range of EVM users, potentially leading to multichain growth.
With zkOS, users can carry out private transactions and interact with decentralized applications (dApps) without compromising their data. This system enables high-throughput applications such as privacy-preserving DeFi apps, AI, and enterprise solutions, extending the reach of privacy technologies to a broader audience.
Antoni Zolciak, Co-founder of Aleph Zero, expressed the company’s commitment to resolving privacy issues in the blockchain industry. He stated, “Privacy is still mostly unsolved; it’s costly, complex to use and build, and its use cases lack economic incentives. With zkOS by Aleph Zero and the zk-privacy EVM layer 2, we aim to change that not only in the Aleph Zero ecosystem but also in the broader Ethereum ecosystem thanks to the flexibility of Arbitrum Orbit’s stack and our collaboration with the idOS network.”
Aleph Zero’s Substrate-based WASM Layer 1 blockchain, launched in November 2021, provides developers with subsecond finality and supports 170 validator nodes. Over 40 external teams are currently building various applications on this layer. In addition, the Layer 1 will serve as the Data Availability layer for the L2 EVM layer, its applications, and its L3 appchains.
The new ZK-privacy EVM Layer 2 Developer Testnet is now live, inviting builders and early adopters to explore its capabilities. Integration examples include Rarible, an NFT company, and a yet-to-be-announced team working on novel prediction markets. The Developer Mainnet release is scheduled for Q3 2024.
Aleph Zero EVM, a ZK-privacy Layer 2 rollup on Ethereum, is a collaboration between Aleph Zero and Gelato. It leverages Arbitrum Anytrust DAC technology to provide a fast, secure, and scalable execution environment. With block times as low as 250ms and near-instant transaction finality, Aleph Zero EVM is one of the fastest EVM chains available.
Luis Schliesske, Founder of Gelato, emphasized the importance of privacy in the blockchain industry and praised Aleph Zero EVM’s advanced privacy-enhancing infrastructure. He stated, “Aleph Zero EVM uses Arbitrum Orbits’ advanced web3 scaling stack–with the most performant developer tooling–to create the most advanced privacy-enhancing blockchain infrastructure on the market.”
The Aleph Zero EVM Layer 2 Developer Testnet includes comprehensive developer tooling from Gelato and third-party infrastructure such as oracles, block explorers, and multi-sig capabilities, making it a versatile platform.
Aleph Zero’s zkOS utilizes the Halo2 with KZG commitment scheme for speed and a universally trusted setup. While 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 across existing apps in both the Aleph Zero and Ethereum ecosystems. Initial benchmarks indicate that zkOS zero-knowledge proofs can be executed in 600-800ms on standard devices using browsers like Safari or Chrome.
The development roadmap for Aleph Zero includes the unveiling of the EVM Testnet, with the Mainnet release scheduled for Q3 2024. This will enable developers to deploy production-ready apps with optional privacy features. The zkOS MVP is expected by Q3 2024, followed by ZK identity features in collaboration with idOS and private operations on arbitrary ERC-20 tokens by Q4 2024. Advanced features of zkOS are slated for Q1 2025. More details can be found in the roadmap section on the Aleph Zero website.
Aleph Zero has confirmed several use cases for its technology, including enhancing card payments with privacy technology for Holyheld, adding privacy to a unique action RPG game for DRKVRS, integrating the Rarible Marketplace with Aleph Zero for the NFT company Rarible, developing a new crypto-native ZK content standard for See3, managing personal data access for dApps with idOS, enabling compliant investment in fractionalized luxury RWAs for Pieces.market, setting new standards in web3 gaming with Upcade.xyz, and expanding Common’s Private DeFi Suite to the EVM ecosystem via Aleph Zero.
For more information about Aleph Zero EVM and zkOS, users can visit the Aleph Zero website 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. It supports development across WASM-based Rust and EVM-based Solidity environments. Aleph Zero is adaptable across various sectors and applications, and it boasts an engaged community and a growing ecosystem.
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