ZKM is leading the charge in the evolution of ZK technology, developing a suite of innovative tools and educational resources to enable seamless integration of ZK into blockchain. This article provides a broad overview of our ongoing initiatives, showcasing the breadth of our work and offering a glimpse into the future.
ZKM hosts a specialist Proving Service designed to remove hardware constraints when working with zkMIPS (zkVM), enabling innovation without limitations. By using our Proving Service, developers can access the full potential of ZKP integration without being hindered by resource limitations.
ZKM Education Lead, @AliceLingl, created a comprehensive presentation explaining the fundamentals of ZKM and zkMIPS, including a demo on how to use our Proving Service to generate proofs for programs and perform on-chain actions: zkMIPS & ZKM's Proving Service.
Spots are currently limited; to participate you can apply for a spot on the whitelist at ZKM Apply. Further information about the service is available on the ZKM blog: ZKM Proving Service Blog.
ZKM is open to collaborating with developers to build applications supported by our zkVM. Comprehensive guides and resources can be found in the ZKM documentation and on the ZKM GitHub.
The ZKM Education Hub is a comprehensive resource designed to educate both newcomers and experienced ZK practitioners, offering a range of lectures and tutorials covering the vast spectrum of the zero-knowledge field.
One of the standout offerings is the course ‘A High-Level Introduction to ZK and SNARKs’, taught by ZKM Senior Cryptographer Jeroen van de Graaf Ph.D. This course is aimed at individuals with at least an elementary understanding of zero-knowledge theory, who want to deepen their understanding about its many facets.
Led by ZKM Education Lead, @AliceLingl, the Education Hub also provides access to programming assignments and community discussions, creating an interactive learning environment that supports users every step of the way.
For more information, visit the ZKM Education Hub.
The ZKM Study Club is designed for individuals who are new to blockchain and ZK, and want to build a strong foundational understanding before moving on to more advanced topics, such as those covered in our Education Hub. This initiative provides a structured learning path that begins with the basics of blockchain technology and progresses towards a rounded exploration of ZK concepts.
The Study Club offers a series of topics, each comprising five lessons that can be studied at your own pace. These lessons cover everything from the origins of blockchain and its fundamental principles, to virtual machines and smart contracts. Participants are encouraged to thoroughly study the content, engage in discussions, and complete assessments to solidify their understanding. The Study Club is hosted on ZKM’s Discord server, where members can access lessons, participate in discussions, and post their assessments.
For more information and to join the Study Club, visit the ZKM Study Club.
The ZKM Contributor Corner is a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices and expertise of our community. It invites both experts and enthusiasts to share their insights on ZK technology and its applications, contributing to the collective knowledge and understanding within the ZKM community.
Contributors can submit articles to the 'contributor-corner-feedback' section on ZKM’s Discord server, where each submission undergoes an editorial review to ensure it meets content standards. Accepted articles are featured on the Contributor Corner of the ZKM website, with authors earning ZKM Points and potentially other exclusive rewards such as ZKM merchandise, invitations to House of ZK events, and even monetary compensation for outstanding pieces.
Whether you’re a seasoned expert or a passionate enthusiast, your contributions are highly valued. Visit the ZKM Contributor Corner to learn more about how you can contribute and make a lasting impact in the ZK community: ZKM Contributor Corner.
Our latest paper by ZKM Research, titled ‘zkMIPS: A High-Level Specification’, outlines the development of a zkVM that utilizes the MIPS instruction set and processor architecture to facilitate verifiable computations. This work highlights the architectural decisions, theoretical foundations, and practical implications of zkMIPS, offering a deep dive into how this technology can produce succinct proofs that efficiently verify computation integrity. For those interested in exploring the full paper, it is available here.
In addition to the zkMIPS paper, we also introduced a new trust-minimized multi-chain interoperability infrastructure called Entangled Rollup. This innovative protocol leverages zkRollups and our state-of-the-art recursive zkVM to address liquidity fragmentation while simplifying the user and developer experience in the multi-chain world. The Entangled Rollup protocol is trustless, making it a significant step forward in achieving secure interoperability across blockchains. You can read more about this breakthrough in our Entangled Rollup Lightpaper, available here.
The ZKM blog serves as a comprehensive resource for staying up-to-date with all developments at ZKM. It features a wide array of articles, including technical deep dives, visionary pieces, and general news updates. The blog is regularly updated to keep the community informed about the latest advancements and insights from ZKM’s ongoing projects.
Some standout articles include:
For the latest articles and updates, visit the ZKM Blog.
Currently operating via the Zealy platform, this long-standing initiative is an exciting opportunity for community members to actively participate in the growth and development of ZKM. Through the Early Contributor Campaign, users can help test ZKM products, market initiatives, and contribute valuable content that furthers the mission of ZKM.
Participants earn XP from completing Zealy Quests, which are rewarded 1:1 with ZKM POINTS at the end of the campaign.
Additionally, we have partnered with @GOATrollup in Zealy to offer users a broader range of tasks, further enhancing the campaign's engagement and appeal. This partnership ensures that participants have a more diverse set of challenges to choose from.
To join the campaign and start earning ZKM POINTS, visit ZKM Zealy. For more information on the collaboration with GOAT Network, visit GOAT Network Zealy.
@HouseofZK is a dynamic platform dedicated to exploring and promoting the latest advancements in zero-knowledge technology. It is structured around three main pillars: the Podcast, Industry News Reports, and Worldwide Events, each offering unique ways of connecting with the industry.
House of ZK is designed to be a hub for anyone interested in zero-knowledge technology, providing a space where ideas are shared, discussed, and developed.
Looking ahead, our focus is optimizing our zkMIPS and Proving Service to be ready for mass adoption, in addition to ramping up our efforts to educate and inspire the broader blockchain community about this still nascent industry.
The spotlight is on the Entangled Rollup, with its first implementation in @GOATrollup, where zkMIPS will enable efficient off-chain computations using validity proofs and an optimistic challenge protocol to ensure natively secure and scalable transactions.Future developments include expanding this design to include all other major L1 networks, creating an indivisible blockchain ecosystem, in addition to the implementation of the Hybrid Rollup on L2’s such as @MetisL2, which will combine the strengths of zkRollups and Optimistic Rollups to enable a superior scaling solution.
This is just the beginning of ZKM's journey, and we’re proud to have you with us.
ZKM is leading the charge in the evolution of ZK technology, developing a suite of innovative tools and educational resources to enable seamless integration of ZK into blockchain. This article provides a broad overview of our ongoing initiatives, showcasing the breadth of our work and offering a glimpse into the future.
ZKM hosts a specialist Proving Service designed to remove hardware constraints when working with zkMIPS (zkVM), enabling innovation without limitations. By using our Proving Service, developers can access the full potential of ZKP integration without being hindered by resource limitations.
ZKM Education Lead, @AliceLingl, created a comprehensive presentation explaining the fundamentals of ZKM and zkMIPS, including a demo on how to use our Proving Service to generate proofs for programs and perform on-chain actions: zkMIPS & ZKM's Proving Service.
Spots are currently limited; to participate you can apply for a spot on the whitelist at ZKM Apply. Further information about the service is available on the ZKM blog: ZKM Proving Service Blog.
ZKM is open to collaborating with developers to build applications supported by our zkVM. Comprehensive guides and resources can be found in the ZKM documentation and on the ZKM GitHub.
The ZKM Education Hub is a comprehensive resource designed to educate both newcomers and experienced ZK practitioners, offering a range of lectures and tutorials covering the vast spectrum of the zero-knowledge field.
One of the standout offerings is the course ‘A High-Level Introduction to ZK and SNARKs’, taught by ZKM Senior Cryptographer Jeroen van de Graaf Ph.D. This course is aimed at individuals with at least an elementary understanding of zero-knowledge theory, who want to deepen their understanding about its many facets.
Led by ZKM Education Lead, @AliceLingl, the Education Hub also provides access to programming assignments and community discussions, creating an interactive learning environment that supports users every step of the way.
For more information, visit the ZKM Education Hub.
The ZKM Study Club is designed for individuals who are new to blockchain and ZK, and want to build a strong foundational understanding before moving on to more advanced topics, such as those covered in our Education Hub. This initiative provides a structured learning path that begins with the basics of blockchain technology and progresses towards a rounded exploration of ZK concepts.
The Study Club offers a series of topics, each comprising five lessons that can be studied at your own pace. These lessons cover everything from the origins of blockchain and its fundamental principles, to virtual machines and smart contracts. Participants are encouraged to thoroughly study the content, engage in discussions, and complete assessments to solidify their understanding. The Study Club is hosted on ZKM’s Discord server, where members can access lessons, participate in discussions, and post their assessments.
For more information and to join the Study Club, visit the ZKM Study Club.
The ZKM Contributor Corner is a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices and expertise of our community. It invites both experts and enthusiasts to share their insights on ZK technology and its applications, contributing to the collective knowledge and understanding within the ZKM community.
Contributors can submit articles to the 'contributor-corner-feedback' section on ZKM’s Discord server, where each submission undergoes an editorial review to ensure it meets content standards. Accepted articles are featured on the Contributor Corner of the ZKM website, with authors earning ZKM Points and potentially other exclusive rewards such as ZKM merchandise, invitations to House of ZK events, and even monetary compensation for outstanding pieces.
Whether you’re a seasoned expert or a passionate enthusiast, your contributions are highly valued. Visit the ZKM Contributor Corner to learn more about how you can contribute and make a lasting impact in the ZK community: ZKM Contributor Corner.
Our latest paper by ZKM Research, titled ‘zkMIPS: A High-Level Specification’, outlines the development of a zkVM that utilizes the MIPS instruction set and processor architecture to facilitate verifiable computations. This work highlights the architectural decisions, theoretical foundations, and practical implications of zkMIPS, offering a deep dive into how this technology can produce succinct proofs that efficiently verify computation integrity. For those interested in exploring the full paper, it is available here.
In addition to the zkMIPS paper, we also introduced a new trust-minimized multi-chain interoperability infrastructure called Entangled Rollup. This innovative protocol leverages zkRollups and our state-of-the-art recursive zkVM to address liquidity fragmentation while simplifying the user and developer experience in the multi-chain world. The Entangled Rollup protocol is trustless, making it a significant step forward in achieving secure interoperability across blockchains. You can read more about this breakthrough in our Entangled Rollup Lightpaper, available here.
The ZKM blog serves as a comprehensive resource for staying up-to-date with all developments at ZKM. It features a wide array of articles, including technical deep dives, visionary pieces, and general news updates. The blog is regularly updated to keep the community informed about the latest advancements and insights from ZKM’s ongoing projects.
Some standout articles include:
For the latest articles and updates, visit the ZKM Blog.
Currently operating via the Zealy platform, this long-standing initiative is an exciting opportunity for community members to actively participate in the growth and development of ZKM. Through the Early Contributor Campaign, users can help test ZKM products, market initiatives, and contribute valuable content that furthers the mission of ZKM.
Participants earn XP from completing Zealy Quests, which are rewarded 1:1 with ZKM POINTS at the end of the campaign.
Additionally, we have partnered with @GOATrollup in Zealy to offer users a broader range of tasks, further enhancing the campaign's engagement and appeal. This partnership ensures that participants have a more diverse set of challenges to choose from.
To join the campaign and start earning ZKM POINTS, visit ZKM Zealy. For more information on the collaboration with GOAT Network, visit GOAT Network Zealy.
@HouseofZK is a dynamic platform dedicated to exploring and promoting the latest advancements in zero-knowledge technology. It is structured around three main pillars: the Podcast, Industry News Reports, and Worldwide Events, each offering unique ways of connecting with the industry.
House of ZK is designed to be a hub for anyone interested in zero-knowledge technology, providing a space where ideas are shared, discussed, and developed.
Looking ahead, our focus is optimizing our zkMIPS and Proving Service to be ready for mass adoption, in addition to ramping up our efforts to educate and inspire the broader blockchain community about this still nascent industry.
The spotlight is on the Entangled Rollup, with its first implementation in @GOATrollup, where zkMIPS will enable efficient off-chain computations using validity proofs and an optimistic challenge protocol to ensure natively secure and scalable transactions.Future developments include expanding this design to include all other major L1 networks, creating an indivisible blockchain ecosystem, in addition to the implementation of the Hybrid Rollup on L2’s such as @MetisL2, which will combine the strengths of zkRollups and Optimistic Rollups to enable a superior scaling solution.
This is just the beginning of ZKM's journey, and we’re proud to have you with us.
