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Miden, a zk-powered blockchain spun out of Polygon Labs, raised $25 million led by a16z to scale edge execution and support institutional blockchain adoption.
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zk-STARK News
Zk-STARKs refer to zero-knowledge scalable transparent arguments of knowledge and are a type of cryptographic proof technology that allows blockchains to shift computations to a single off-chain STARK prover and then validate the computations’ integrity using an on-chain STARK verifier. The first STARK publication was released in 2018.
Zk-SNARKs (zero-knowledge succinct non-interactive argument of knowledge), which were used to build zk-proof systems prior to the development of zk-STARKs, introduced the vulnerability of those trusted parties jeopardizing the system’s privacy due to them needing to originally set up the zk-proof system. Zk-STARKs, invented by StarkWare, advance this technology by removing the requirement for a reliable setup. The fundamental workings of STARKs are hash functions, which have several benefits, including being quantum resistant.
The primary application of knowledge-testing systems like zk-STARK concentrates on developing secure and private systems with complete decentralization of information and access restrictions. The zk-STARK may also be used to increase blockchain scalability by enabling cryptographic proofs to require less storage space. This is crucial for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) since the block size determines how many transactions can be handled per second.
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StarkWare and Weizmann Institute researchers have introduced ColliderVM, a system that overcomes Bitcoin script limitations to enable complex smart contracts.
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The Nostra protocol has disabled new collateral deposits for the xSTRK and sSTRK liquid staking tokens.
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Zero-knowledge technology continues to be a popular method to scale cryptocurrencies while providing quantum-resistant security.
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Blockchain technology has a clear path to quantum-resistant security. Quantum computing challenges cryptography, but zero-knowledge proofs offer a solution.
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ZKsync aims to accelerate personal freedom and mass crypto adoption through its developer-friendly blockchain stack.
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Starknet launched staking with a 20,000 STRK minimum requirement for solo staking while enabling delegation for broader participation.
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Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and IBM are some of the biggest companies currently researching and developing quantum computer technology.
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Cardano taps BitcoinOS to integrate Bitcoin liquidity into its DeFi ecosystem using zero-knowledge cryptography for secure cross-chain functionality.
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Next-gen zero-knowledge proofs are “orders of magnitude” cheaper than existing options, Risc said.
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Starknet implements dynamic minting for STRK tokens, balancing staking incentives and token supply with community backing.
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Merlin Chain and BitcoinOS join forces to deploy the Grail Bridge, introducing zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) for secure cross-chain transactions.
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Snapshot X enables gasless onchain voting for DAOs using Starknet technology, advancing governance with lower costs and enhanced security.
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Starknet’s v0.13.2 upgrade brings faster transactions with parallel execution, redefining Layer 2 scaling on Ethereum.
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Buterin reveals Circle STARKs, a breakthrough protocol enhancing blockchain security and efficiency through small-field cryptography.
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