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Aleph Zero Introduces The First EVM-Compatible ZK-Privacy Layer With Subsecond Proving Times | EVM News

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Zug, Switzerland, June 20th, 2024, Chainwire

Aleph Zero announces significant ecosystem advancements: the first EVM-compatible ZK-Privacy Layer capable of generating zero-knowledge proofs in under one second on consumer-grade devices and zkOS, a product suite for seamless integration of on-chain privacy into various Web3 applications.

The Aleph Zero Foundation is excited to announce the testnet release 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 subsecond ZK proving times, significantly enhancing the end-user experience by making on-chain privacy virtually instantaneous.

Aleph Zero also revealed its long-term strategy to develop zkOS: a client-side, chain-agnostic zero-knowledge privacy system. zkOS aims to offer Privacy-as-a-Service (PaaS) via seamless app integrations on WASM and EVM-compatible networks. These initiatives open Aleph Zero’s ecosystem to a broader range of EVM users and mark its first step towards potential multichain growth.

With zkOS, users can conduct private transactions and interact with dApps without compromising their data. This system enables high-throughput applications, such as privacy-preserving DeFi apps, RWAs, AI, and enterprise solutions, broadening the reach of privacy technologies to a wider audience.

“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.” -Antoni Zolciak, Co-founder of Aleph Zero

Aleph Zero’s Substrate-based WASM Layer 1 blockchain, launched in November 2021, offers developers subsecond finality, support for 170 validator nodes, and over 40 external teams building various applications. The Layer 1 will now also 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. Integration examples include Rarible, the 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 built in partnership with Gelato, leveraging Arbitrum Anytrust DAC technology for a fast, secure, and scalable execution environment. It boasts up to 250ms block times with near-instant transaction finality 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 most performant developer tooling–to create the most advanced privacy-enhancing blockchain infrastructure on the market.” said Luis Schliesske, Founder of Gelato. “Privacy will become a major narrative in 2024 and beyond, as more mainstream use cases emerge.

Aleph Zero EVM Layer 2 Developer Testnet includes extensive developer tooling from Gelato and third-party infrastructure like oracles, block explorers, and multi-sig, making it a versatile platform.

Aleph Zero’s zkOS uses the Halo2 with KZG commitment scheme for speed and a universally trusted 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 across existing apps in both Aleph Zero and Ethereum ecosystems. Initial benchmarks show zkOS zero-knowledge proofs can be executed in 600-800 ms on standard devices using browsers like Safari or Chrome.

Development Roadmap

The EVM Testnet is unveiled today, with the Mainnet release set for Q3 2024, enabling developers to deploy production-ready apps with optional privacy features. The zkOS MVP is expected by Q3 2024, with 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. For more details, users can visit the roadmap section on alephzero.org.

Use Cases

Confirmed use cases working with Aleph Zero and zkOS include:

  • Holyheld: Enhancing card payments with privacy technology.
  • DRKVRS: Adding privacy to a unique action RPG game.
  • Rarible: the NFT company with Rarible Marketplace being integrated with Aleph Zero.
  • See3: Building a new crypto-native ZK content standard.
  • idOS: Managing personal data access for dApps.
  • Pieces.market: Compliant investment in fractionalized luxury RWAs.
  • Upcade.xyz: Setting new standards in web3 gaming.
  • Common: Expanding its Private DeFi Suite to the EVM ecosystem via Aleph Zero.

For more information 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 engineered for speed, data confidentiality, and ease of development, supporting development across WASM-based Rust and EVM-based Solidity environments. Aleph Zero showcases its adaptability across various sectors and applications, supported by an engaged community and growing ecosystem. 

For inquiries, users can contact josh@serotonin.co or ana@serotonin.co.

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Revolutionary Update: Tron To Launch Fee-Free Stablecoin Transactions By Year-End! | EVM News

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Justin Sun annnouced gas-free stablecoin transfers on Tron blockchain network.

Justin Sun is the founder of the Tron blockchain and a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency world. He has been involved in several controversies, with critics accusing him of using his financial power to manipulate markets and influence projects for personal gain. Despite this, Sun remains a key player in the blockchain industry, continuously pushing for innovative solutions.

Today Justin Sun has announced an exciting new feature. His team is developing a way to transfer stablecoins without paying gas fees. Usually, when people transfer stablecoins, they need to pay a small fee called a “gas fee.” But with this new solution, the fees will be covered by the stablecoins themselves.

This new feature will first be available on the Tron blockchain. Later, it will also work on Ethereum and other EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) networks. Justin Sun’s team expects to launch this service in the last part of this year.

This innovation could make stablecoin transfers easier and cheaper for everyone.

Justin mentioned it will be first to be implemented on the Tron blockchain and later on Ethereum and all EVM-compatible public chains. 

He believes that such services will greatly facilitate large companies in deploying stablecoin services on the blockchain, thus advancing blockchain mass adoption to a new level.

Experts believe that implementing free stablecoin transactions could have both positive and negative implications.

Covering transaction fees through other means (e.g., through the stablecoins themselves) needs a sustainable model to prevent potential financial strain on the platform.

Some experts believe free transactions might encourage spam or malicious activities, such as network congestion through excessive transactions.

Also the perception of “free” services can sometimes mask hidden costs or lead to unintended consequences, such as exploitation by certain actors.

While the concept of free stablecoin transactions is innovative and could drive adoption, it is crucial to consider the underlying economic model and potential risks to ensure it remains beneficial in the long term.

Read also: German MP Joana Cotar Proposes Bitcoin as Germany’s Reserve Currency




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$DOP Announces Listing On 7 Exchanges Including BYBIT, Kucoin, Gate.io, And Bitfinex | EVM News

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Tokyo, Japan, July 5th, 2024, Chainwire

$DOP, the token of the Data Ownership Protocol (DOP) will be available for trading in 7 major cryptocurrency exchanges such as Bybit, Kucoin, HTX, Bitfinex, Gate.io, MEXC, and WhiteBIT, starting July 5th, 2024.

The Data Ownership Protocol clarified that on Bybit, the token will be listed as $DOP1 to avoid confusion with an existing fiat coin. On KuCoin, Gate.io, Bitfinex, MEXC, and WhiteBIT, the token will be listed as $DOP.

DOP launched its mainnet six weeks ago, following a highly successful testnet phase that saw participation from 2.67 million users. In the last six months, the DOP ecosystem has grown significantly. Over 1 million DOP wallets have been opened, and assets worth more than 10 million USD have been encrypted using the protocol, showcasing the increasing demand for user-centric data ownership solutions.

“$DOP is the token of Data Ownership Protocol, a project that seeks to balance transparency and privacy on the blockchain, putting users in control of their data. The listing of our utility token marks a significant milestone and enhances our vision for the future of data ownership. We are thankful to our supporters and community who have believed in our mission from day one”, said Kohji Hirokado, co-founder of DOP and ex-core member at Cardano.

Currently, the $DOP token serves two primary functions within the ecosystem: facilitating fee payments and granting community rewards. The usage of the protocol’s data ownership features incurs fees payable in DOP tokens, creating a native demand for the token.

This system incentivizes DOP token retention while implementing a deflationary mechanism through fee burning. It also rewards network supporters via staking distributions. To date, 210,000,000 DOP tokens have been allocated for staking rewards, with over 1.1 billion DOP tokens already staked.

The listing announcement comes on the heels of Bybit’s positioning as the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, surpassing Coinbase and trailing only Binance. Bybit’s ascent has been remarkable, with its market share doubling from 8% to 16% since October 2023.

To communicate the plans for the second half of 2024, DOP released a new roadmap following Q1’s success. The plan introduces a $5 million developer grant program, expands protocol capabilities, and plans deployment on EVM-compatible chains beyond Ethereum, reducing gas fees and reaching more users.

Moreover, the new developer SDK will enable developers to easily integrate and build dApps within the DOP ecosystem. Other objectives aim to enhance user security for managing NFTs by expanding functionality beyond ERC-20 tokens to include encryption and decryption of NFTs.

About Data Ownership Protocol (DOP)

The Data Ownership Protocol enables users to own their data. In crypto, financial data such as holdings, balances, and transaction history is publicly available on the blockchain. The mission of DOP technology is to let users decide what to share and with whom.

DOP aims to empower individuals and businesses with more control over their data through selective transparency, utilizing zero-knowledge cryptography and other advanced technologies.

For more information, users can visit Data Ownership Protocol’s: Official Website | Twitter | Linkedin

Data Ownership Protocol is the source of this content. This Press Release is for informational purposes only. The information does not constitute investment advice or an offer to invest.

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Asic Marketplace Celebrates 3 Remarkable Years Of Excellence In The Mining Industry | EVM News

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HK, HongKong, July 4th, 2024, Chainwire

ASIC MARKETPLACE is celebrating 3 remarkable years of leading the industry as the most reliable Asic sourcing platform, serving robust ASIC Miners across the world, marking phenomenal achievement and growth in the mining landscape. 

ASIC marketplace has been in the industry since 2021, where it has performed as a pioneer in reselling the 12800+ ASIC Mining Hardware successfully to date across 80+ countries. marketplace calls itself a successful and happy family of 4300+ customers globally due to the contributions it has made to deliver groundbreaking ASIC Miners to its customers at their doorstep. The company is known well for its innovative and economical range of ASIC Miners curated for every kind of consumer, its commitment to delivering the best, and its vision for elevating the mining experience for everyone who is or wants to be an integral part of the ASIC Mining industry. 

ASIC marketplace has reliably set a pertinent benchmark in the industry by collaborating with renowned players of the industry manufacturers to deliver high-quality products to help the miners reach their goals. Asic Marketplace constantly dedicates its success and extends warm thanks to its team members and customers for the unwavering support that they provided them over these three excellent years. 

The mining industry evolves each day, and new advancements are being introduced every time, which demand new innovative mining machines. Asic Marketplace stands firm as a pillar here that makes it possible for novices as well as professionals to cater for their mining needs, which speaks volumes about the work they have done over the years. 

The three-year milestone is a testament to the success of their collaboration with hi-tech industry leaders and manufacturers, which solidifies their position as a winning and highly recognized eCommerce platform. 

For more information, users can contact Asic Marketplace using the details mentioned below.

About ASIC Marketplace

ASIC Marketplace is a leading platform dedicated to providing a wide range of ASIC mining hardware. Founded in 2021, the company has quickly become a trusted name in the industry, known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. With a presence in over 80 countries and a customer base exceeding 4,300 clients, ASIC Marketplace offers innovative and economical mining solutions to meet the diverse needs of the global mining community.

Website: https://asicmarketplace.com/ 

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