Polyhedra Network announced the open beta launch of its Proof Cloud at the Google ZK Summit.
Proof Cloud is designed to make ZK proofs more accessible in both web2 and web3 environments. Supported by Google Cloud, Polygon (MATIC), Linea and Lita, Proof Cloud aims to meet the rising demand for efficient and cost-effective zero-knowledge proof technology.
With ZK-proof technology, one party can prove to another that they know a value or statement is true, without revealing any information about the value itself.
It is often used in blockchain and crypto for privacy and security. The Polyhedra network connects more than 25 blockchains via the zkBridge interoperability solution.
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Evidence Arena
A key feature of Proof Cloud is a tool called Proof Arena that provides transparency into ZK-proof technology. This platform allows developers to run proof benchmarks, test performance, and compare results. Proof Arena supports several ZK-proof systems, including Polyhedra’s Expander, Polygon’s Plonky3, StarkWare’s Stwo, and Linea’s Gnark.
Eric Vreeland, Chief Strategy Officer of Polyhedra Network, highlighted the platform’s potential to reduce computing costs.
“Through Proof Arena, developers can maximize the performance of their zk-proofs and use the prover that best suits their needs. By using the Proof Cloud ZK-as-a-service platform, developers can leverage the fastest and most efficient ZK provers, reducing their compute costs by up to 90%,” said Vreeland.
Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon Labs, emphasized the importance of tools like Proof Cloud in making ZK technology more accessible and transparent. Polygon’s testing technology will be available on Proof Cloud, contributing to cost savings for developers.
“Zero-knowledge technology continues to develop rapidly. Tools like Polyhedra’s Proof Cloud are critical for lowering the barrier to entry for building with ZK and adding much-needed transparency to the space,” said Nailwal.
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