Provides a universal verification layer for Ethereum that leverages Eigenlayer to enable faster and cheaper zero-knowledge (ZK) proof verification, reducing costs to 10% of current methods. This infrastructure addresses the slow integration of ZK primitives into Ethereum, supporting diverse proof systems and accelerating the platform's scalability and efficiency for trustless applications.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Integrating zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs into Ethereum is a slow and challenging process because Ethereum was not originally designed for ZK-proof verification. This makes it difficult to leverage ZK technology for trustless applications on the Ethereum platform. Existing methods for proof verification are also expensive.
Solution
Aligned provides a universal verification layer for Ethereum that simplifies and accelerates the adoption of ZK proofs. By leveraging EigenLayer, Aligned enables faster and cheaper ZK-proof verification, reducing costs to a fraction of current methods. Aligned transforms Ethereum into a highly efficient and cost-effective platform for SNARK verification, supporting diverse proof systems and expanding Ethereum's ZK capabilities. This infrastructure aims to support the development and research community involved in various proof systems, offering the infrastructure for the future of trustless applications using verifiable computation and Ethereum's security.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes Ethereum developers, ZK technology researchers, and those building trustless applications that require efficient and cost-effective proof verification.
Features
- Utilizes EigenLayer to reduce ZK-proof verification costs.
- Supports a variety of proof systems, ensuring neutrality towards specific SNARK types.
- Offers a fast mode for rapid verification and an aggregation mode for batched processing.
- Provides infrastructure for verifiable computation, enhancing Ethereum's security.
- Includes a public testnet for developers to experiment with the platform.
- Features an explorer for tracking and analyzing ZK-proof verifications.