Aligned, a leading blockchain development company, has recently announced the launch of its ZK verification layer on Ethereum mainnet beta after nine months of intensive development. This new feature is set to revolutionize the way developers verify zero-knowledge proofs on Ethereum, offering significant cost savings and improved performance.
With the introduction of the ZK verification layer, developers can now verify zero-knowledge proofs on Ethereum at a fraction of the current cost, with the ability to submit thousands of proofs per batch. This is a major milestone for scalable blockchain solutions and opens up new possibilities for Ethereum-based applications.
The mainnet beta of Aligned’s ZK verification layer supports verifiers for leading-proof systems, including Risc0, SP1, gnark Groth16 (BN254), and gnark Plonk (BN254 & BLS12-381). The network boasts an impressive processing speed of 200 proofs per second, all at a cost of just 2100 gas per proof. This represents a 10x improvement in throughput and over 90% cost savings compared to Ethereum’s native verification capabilities.
Aligned has already attracted over 433K $ETH in commitments to the network, providing a solid foundation for partners to start building on its platform. The company is dedicated to delivering a seamless developer experience, with a focus on stabilizing the batcher, resolving payment system bottlenecks, and enhancing the SDK for easier integration and error management.
Transparency and collaboration are key values for Aligned, as evidenced by their decision to make the entire development process and codebase 100% open source. Moving forward, the company plans to expand its network to onboard more participants and continue pushing the boundaries of blockchain scalability.
As Aligned continues to make strides in the blockchain industry, developers and the wider Ethereum community can expect even more groundbreaking advancements in the coming months. Stay tuned for updates on Aligned’s progress as they work towards a more scalable and efficient blockchain ecosystem.