✨ RISC Zero Introduces zkVM 1.0 Virtual Machine
posted 18 Jun 2024
zkVM 1.0 is a new general-purpose virtual machine designed for running the logic of blockchain applications (DApps).
Developers claim that zkVM 1.0 is the world's first production-ready system of its kind. While similar systems are offered by Nexus, Succinct Labs, and a16z, those are not marketed as general-purpose machines.
The virtual machine is capable of generating zero-knowledge proofs for any program written in Rust, allowing for off-chain computation which reduces the load on on-chain applications. zkVM produces legitimate proofs of procedures and results. Thanks to ZK technology, validators can quickly verify these proofs without the need to redo the calculations.
This method of data processing is anticipated to accelerate smart contract code execution and decrease computation costs, which is particularly crucial for decentralized applications that demand complex logic.
Furthermore, zkVM 1.0 will enable apps across various blockchains to interact, assuming these networks integrate with the RISC Zero Verifier. This includes major networks like Ethereum, Base, OP, Arbitrum, World Chain, and Starknet.
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