zkGM and welcome to the September edition of the ZKM ‘Hello World’ Newsletter!
In this edition, we are proud to share the highlights from September, which witnessed major developments including the release of our latest benchmark report, research articles, and key partnership activities.
ZKM released its initial zkVM benchmark report, comparing zkMIPS performance against Risc Zero’s zkVM. The results demonstrated that zkMIPS is highly competitive among top-tier zkVMs, highlighting both strong performance metrics and areas for further optimization. Our goal remains to position zkMIPS as the most production-ready zkVM using the MIPS instruction set.
Read the full report here.
Senior Cryptographer Jeroen van de Graaf published an article titled "Cross-chain Asset Transfer Without a Bridge", exploring alternatives to traditional cross-chain mechanisms by leveraging Entangled Rollup infrastructure. This approach aims to reduce the trust risks associated with bridge technologies.
Read Parts 1 & 2 on the ZKM Blog.
House of ZK announced its first Virtual Conference, in partnership with StarkWare and ZKM. Scheduled for October 15th, 2024, the event will feature workshops led by ZKM and Lita, panels, keynote sessions, and an exclusive interview with Eli Ben-Sasson. It will be an opportunity to engage directly with leading voices in the zero-knowledge community.
Learn more about the event.
ZKM, in collaboration with zkMonk, launched the BUILDers Track, an incentivized program for developers working on zero-knowledge technology. Participants are challenged to build proofs-of-concept using zkMIPS, with the top projects eligible for cash prizes and tickets to EFDevcon.
More details & registration here.
ZKM’s Senior Cryptographer Jeroen van de Graaf and Senior Researcher Lucas Fraga delivered extensive presentations during the zkMonk ZK BootCamp. Jeroen provided an introduction to ZK and SNARKs, while Lucas offered insights into various proof systems such as SNARKs, STARKs, and PLONK.
Watch Jeroen's session | Watch Lucas' session.
Series One of our weekly Quiz Time has officially concluded! Congratulations to recor1, haloperidol_, and sukrucildirr, along with all other participants who made the Top 10. We appreciate your enthusiasm and can’t wait to continue this initiative through the House of ZK platform in the future.
Our Developer Lead, Stephen Duan, presented an "Introduction to zkMIPS" at AntChain's ZK Workshop, alongside leading researchers from Ethereum and Microsoft Research. The workshop provided an in-depth overview of zkMIPS, including its architecture and application potential.
Watch the session here.
Pavel Sinelnikov, ZKM's DevRel Lead, appeared on the Rollup Podcast alongside team members from Risc Zero, Aligned Layer, and Horizen to discuss the potential applications of zkVMs. This conversation offers key perspectives on how zkVMs are evolving and their implications for blockchain scalability.
Listen to the podcast.
Eric SJ, Co-founder of 4ce Labs and contributor at Binance Square, penned an insightful article on the challenges and future direction of Rollup technology within the Ethereum ecosystem. It highlights ZKM’s Entangled Rollup as a key enabler of multi-chain connectivity, alongside GOAT Network's role in optimizing BTC’s capital efficiency.
Read the spotlight here.
Another article by Haotian CryptoInsight provided a technical analysis of secure cross-chain collaboration within the Bitcoin Layer 2 ecosystem, highlighting the use of zkMIPS within the GOAT Network as a prime example of addressing security and decentralization in cross-chain operations.
Read more here.
September's Contributor Corner spotlight is "Integrating zkVM into Optimistic Rollups: Hybrid Rollups" by Barney Stinson. This article explores how combining zkMIPS with Optimistic Rollups can provide a secure, efficient solution for Layer 2 scalability, reducing withdrawal times and enhancing user experience.
Read the featured article.
If you're interested in contributing, learn more about Contributor Corner here.
House of ZK wrapped up the ‘Remembering ZK Day at SBC’ series, reflecting on the Science of Blockchain Conference 2024, where ZKM was a platinum sponsor. The event featured collaborative discussions with partners such as Aleo, InitC3, Stanford CBR, and Berkeley RDI. You can watch all the ZK Day presentations on our YouTube channel.
Watch the sessions here.
House of ZK published "Is Bitcoin the Endgame? - Part 1", examining Bitcoin’s evolution from a speculative asset to a globally dominant financial system. It explores how ZK-based Layer 2 solutions are crucial for Bitcoin scalability and its role beyond a store of value. The article highlights GOAT Network’s use of zkMIPS (zkVM) to enable interoperable Layer 2 solutions, creating unified liquidity across multiple blockchains.
Read the full article.
ZKM hosted the first ZK Spaces, a discussion on DevRel and Developer Communities. Pavel Sinelnikov hosted Victor Munoz from MetisL2 and Kyle Noome from ZKM to explore the challenges and best practices for fostering developer communities in the ZK space. It was an insightful session for anyone interested in developer relations.
Look out for more ZK Spaces in the very near future.
Catch up on ZK Spaces #01.
The latest edition of Metis Chronicles featured ZKM's major developments:
As September comes to a close, we reflect on the strides made in our research initiatives, community engagement, and collaborative development. ZKM remains committed to advancing the adoption of ZK, and we move into October from a very strong position in multiple areas.
You can keep up-to-date with our developments in real-time by following @ProjectZKM on the X platform. We encourage you to explore the insights we share and participate in our ongoing initiatives. Stay informed, stay involved, and we look forward to sharing more developments with you next month.
ZKM Team
zkGM and welcome to the September edition of the ZKM ‘Hello World’ Newsletter!
In this edition, we are proud to share the highlights from September, which witnessed major developments including the release of our latest benchmark report, research articles, and key partnership activities.
ZKM released its initial zkVM benchmark report, comparing zkMIPS performance against Risc Zero’s zkVM. The results demonstrated that zkMIPS is highly competitive among top-tier zkVMs, highlighting both strong performance metrics and areas for further optimization. Our goal remains to position zkMIPS as the most production-ready zkVM using the MIPS instruction set.
Read the full report here.
Senior Cryptographer Jeroen van de Graaf published an article titled "Cross-chain Asset Transfer Without a Bridge", exploring alternatives to traditional cross-chain mechanisms by leveraging Entangled Rollup infrastructure. This approach aims to reduce the trust risks associated with bridge technologies.
Read Parts 1 & 2 on the ZKM Blog.
House of ZK announced its first Virtual Conference, in partnership with StarkWare and ZKM. Scheduled for October 15th, 2024, the event will feature workshops led by ZKM and Lita, panels, keynote sessions, and an exclusive interview with Eli Ben-Sasson. It will be an opportunity to engage directly with leading voices in the zero-knowledge community.
Learn more about the event.
ZKM, in collaboration with zkMonk, launched the BUILDers Track, an incentivized program for developers working on zero-knowledge technology. Participants are challenged to build proofs-of-concept using zkMIPS, with the top projects eligible for cash prizes and tickets to EFDevcon.
More details & registration here.
ZKM’s Senior Cryptographer Jeroen van de Graaf and Senior Researcher Lucas Fraga delivered extensive presentations during the zkMonk ZK BootCamp. Jeroen provided an introduction to ZK and SNARKs, while Lucas offered insights into various proof systems such as SNARKs, STARKs, and PLONK.
Watch Jeroen's session | Watch Lucas' session.
Series One of our weekly Quiz Time has officially concluded! Congratulations to recor1, haloperidol_, and sukrucildirr, along with all other participants who made the Top 10. We appreciate your enthusiasm and can’t wait to continue this initiative through the House of ZK platform in the future.
Our Developer Lead, Stephen Duan, presented an "Introduction to zkMIPS" at AntChain's ZK Workshop, alongside leading researchers from Ethereum and Microsoft Research. The workshop provided an in-depth overview of zkMIPS, including its architecture and application potential.
Watch the session here.
Pavel Sinelnikov, ZKM's DevRel Lead, appeared on the Rollup Podcast alongside team members from Risc Zero, Aligned Layer, and Horizen to discuss the potential applications of zkVMs. This conversation offers key perspectives on how zkVMs are evolving and their implications for blockchain scalability.
Listen to the podcast.
Eric SJ, Co-founder of 4ce Labs and contributor at Binance Square, penned an insightful article on the challenges and future direction of Rollup technology within the Ethereum ecosystem. It highlights ZKM’s Entangled Rollup as a key enabler of multi-chain connectivity, alongside GOAT Network's role in optimizing BTC’s capital efficiency.
Read the spotlight here.
Another article by Haotian CryptoInsight provided a technical analysis of secure cross-chain collaboration within the Bitcoin Layer 2 ecosystem, highlighting the use of zkMIPS within the GOAT Network as a prime example of addressing security and decentralization in cross-chain operations.
Read more here.
September's Contributor Corner spotlight is "Integrating zkVM into Optimistic Rollups: Hybrid Rollups" by Barney Stinson. This article explores how combining zkMIPS with Optimistic Rollups can provide a secure, efficient solution for Layer 2 scalability, reducing withdrawal times and enhancing user experience.
Read the featured article.
If you're interested in contributing, learn more about Contributor Corner here.
House of ZK wrapped up the ‘Remembering ZK Day at SBC’ series, reflecting on the Science of Blockchain Conference 2024, where ZKM was a platinum sponsor. The event featured collaborative discussions with partners such as Aleo, InitC3, Stanford CBR, and Berkeley RDI. You can watch all the ZK Day presentations on our YouTube channel.
Watch the sessions here.
House of ZK published "Is Bitcoin the Endgame? - Part 1", examining Bitcoin’s evolution from a speculative asset to a globally dominant financial system. It explores how ZK-based Layer 2 solutions are crucial for Bitcoin scalability and its role beyond a store of value. The article highlights GOAT Network’s use of zkMIPS (zkVM) to enable interoperable Layer 2 solutions, creating unified liquidity across multiple blockchains.
Read the full article.
ZKM hosted the first ZK Spaces, a discussion on DevRel and Developer Communities. Pavel Sinelnikov hosted Victor Munoz from MetisL2 and Kyle Noome from ZKM to explore the challenges and best practices for fostering developer communities in the ZK space. It was an insightful session for anyone interested in developer relations.
Look out for more ZK Spaces in the very near future.
Catch up on ZK Spaces #01.
The latest edition of Metis Chronicles featured ZKM's major developments:
As September comes to a close, we reflect on the strides made in our research initiatives, community engagement, and collaborative development. ZKM remains committed to advancing the adoption of ZK, and we move into October from a very strong position in multiple areas.
You can keep up-to-date with our developments in real-time by following @ProjectZKM on the X platform. We encourage you to explore the insights we share and participate in our ongoing initiatives. Stay informed, stay involved, and we look forward to sharing more developments with you next month.
ZKM Team
