The Web3 Modular Proof Verification Chain Hits Testnet: New Horizen Achieves First Milestone!
TL;DR
- Horizen’s proof verification chain is live on testnet!
- Aims to redefine blockchain efficiency with ZK proof verification and settlement layers
- Marks a significant milestone for web3 as the first instance of a modular proof verification network
- Future plans include enhancing zkStack compatibility and opening up testnet access to the public
We are excited to announce that Horizen has achieved a major milestone: the deployment of our proof verification chain to testnet. This leap forward signals a new era for the Horizen ecosystem, where we aim to redefine blockchain efficiency.
Backstory:
Horizen is pioneering a new layer in the modular blockchain stack focusing on ZK proofs verification and settlement. This focus dramatically reduces costs and improves efficiency for zk rollups and appchains. Following the passing of ZenIP 42400, we have been heads down building and leveraging dev tools like Substrate, Polkascan, and other open-source resources to bring our vision to life rapidly. Check out this 10-minute demo to see Horizen’s proof verification chain live in action!
Why This Matters?
The launch of this testnet marks a significant point for the broader web3 space as the first instance of a modular proof verification network. The New Horizen network is composed of the following key components:
- A Revamped Mainchain: Powered by Substrate, the Horizen mainchain is the foundation for our modular proof verification network. This network allows for the exchange of $ZEN (Horizen’s native token) and verification of FFLONK Proofs produced by Polygon zkEVM instances.
- Proof Submission Interface: A user-friendly interface that enables zk-rollups to submit proofs seamlessly to the Horizen network for verification.
- Attestation Mechanism: A protocol published on date to Ethereum and validates proofs (providing additional transparency).
- New Horizen Smart Contract: The storage and validation mechanism on Ethereum that allows Horizen users to verify that their proof was included in an attestation.
- Polygon zk-EVM Rollup: A rollup built with Polygon’s CDK that generates and submits proofs to Horizen’s proof verification chain.
Looking Ahead:
Celebrating this milestone is just the beginning. Horizen is committed to pioneering advancements in the modular blockchain space, focusing on dramatically reducing costs and improving efficiency for rollups.
We are already setting our sights on the next development phase, with lots of exciting developments on the horizon!
Here’s what you can expect from us in the coming months:
- Enhanced Compatibility with zkStack: We aim to expand the compatibility of New Horizen with zkStack, and further broaden its interoperability and market reach.
- Opening Up Access to the Public: In the spirit of bringing our community along for feedback, we will open up access for the Horizen community to run testnet nodes and become validators.
Please check out the following resources for additional information and reach out to us in Discord with any questions.
- Horizen’s proof verification block explorer
- Horizen’s proof verification chain developer documentation
- A quick overview of Horizen’s proof verification chain
April 16, 2024 @ 2:12 pm
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May 3, 2024 @ 3:34 am
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