Horizen Labs

Episode 11 with Robert Viglione is here! Robert Viglione, Co-Founder and CEO of Horizen Labs, has spent around 8 years in the ZK space. In this episode, he takes us on a journey from ZenCash to zkVerify. Listen as he shares his insights into the importance of proof verification, its current inefficiencies, and how zkVerify addresses these challenges. Tune in for an episode with a genuine ZK pioneer! Thanks, Rob, and thanks to Anouk M. for setting this up 🙏 #AbsolutelyZeroKnowledge https://lnkd.in/e4abchsR

Today, we announce #zkVerify - the most efficient modular blockchain optimized for zk proof verification! zkVerify addresses the largest expense that zkRollups and zkApps currently face. Verifying zero-knowledge transaction proofs for a range of zk proving systems like SNARKs, Starks & zk(EVM)s. At its core, the network occupies a niche within the modular security layer and enables zk-based projects to offload the computationally intensive proof verifications function to zkVerify. Proof verification as it stands currently is inherently expensive, zkVerify aims to drastically reduce this cost, with studies showing cost savings of over 90%, which would’ve saved zk rollups $42.8 million in 2023 alone! Learn more about the launch of zkVerify in our blog post: https://lnkd.in/dg-vYGsr

Horizen Labs is excited to be co-hosting an event during Consensus next week with MARA! We hope you can join us on Wednesday, May 29th from 6:30pm-9:30pm CST for an evening of networking, good eats, live music, and more, we'll see you there! Register Here: https://lu.ma/8r8wql44

Horizen Labs' CEO Robert Viglione provides some thoughts on what's next in Web3. He covers how Horizen Labs started, our work on a modular blockchain solution optimized for proof verification, zero-knowledge cryptography, and more! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/e9vzTNbu

Announcing an exciting partnership with gateway.fm! Horizen Labs is thrilled to announce that we are collaborating with Gateway.fm to advance the modular blockchain space with Zero-Knowledge Technology. Gateway.fm is a leader in zero-knowledge proving systems for clients actively advancing their zk-rollup designs. With Presto, Gateway's cutting-edge platform, developers can deploy zk-rollups in just 4 clicks. Gateway.fm brings its expertise in private zk-rollups, RPC providers, staking, and more, while Horizen Labs is bringing our expertise in Zero-Knowledge Cryptography and innovation to explore opportunities in the modular blockchain stack together. Horizen Labs is developing a proof verification blockchain in 2024. Already running in testnet, the optimized Rust zk proof verification methods will reduce costs and improve performance for all types of Verifiable Computation dApps. Gateway.fm and Horizen Labs active co-development and testing provide improved zk-proof and proof verification combinations for leading projects in the web3 space. “This partnership represents an exciting step forward for Horizen Labs in the modular blockchain ecosystem. By combining our areas of expertise, we’ll be able to work on innovative new solutions with Gateway.fm, for not only their users, but for the broader Web3 ecosystem. I’m very excited to see what comes next!” Rob Viglione, CEO of Horizen Labs. Stay tuned for additional updates on this new partnership, Horizen Labs is excited to move forward together with gateway.fm!

Join us in welcoming Horizen Labs as a sponsor of InnovateAustin! Their involvement brings invaluable insights to our event. To learn more about InnovateAustin’s agenda and speakers, and to request a ticket, visit our website: www.innovate.thetie.io #InnovateAustin

We’re excited to have Robert Viglione, CEO of Horizen Labs & Co-Founder of Horizen, speak at InnovateAustin! Rob joins an impressive roster of speakers at InnovateAustin. Learn more about our agenda and speakers, and request a ticket to attend on our site: www.innovate.thetie.io #InnovateAustin

Exciting day at the Italian Parliament! 🇮🇹 Horizen Labs was honored with the America Innovation Award by Fondazione Italia USA. We are grateful for the recognition by the Italy-USA Foundation for our efforts in advancing the web3 space!

Horizen Labs has submitted a ZenIP Discussion topic on Discourse, ZenIP 42400 - Modernizing Horizen Technology via a Modular Proof Verification Layer. Voting on ZenIP 42400 will start on 2/15/24 at 12pm EST and end on 2/18/24 at 12pm EST, learn more about this proposal here: https://lnkd.in/eKzEefkY Note that ZenIP 42400 focuses on the modular proof verification layer. If this proposal passes, Horizen Labs will roll out subsequent phases to the Horizen community for discussion and debate as the “New Horizen” Initiative progresses. ZenIP 42400 is focused solely on the establishment of a Modular Proof Verification Layer, i.e., a blockchain dedicated to verifying proofs with capacity to support any settlement layer. The “New Horizen” initiative will modernize the Horizen tech stack to better align with the broader web3 industry while building on the legacy of the Horizen Mainchain and Zendoo. This will “future-proof” the Horizen network and unlock market value to the Horizen ecosystem. Horizen Labs’ proposed “Proof Verification Chain” aims to substantially reduce rising security costs for L2s. Additionally, collaboration in the Web3 space is becoming increasingly important, New Horizen aims to foster this collaboration across ecosystems and expand the reach of the Horizen ecosystem. ZenIPs are for the community to approve or decline. We encourage you to join the discussions on Discord, Discourse, and Twitter around ZenIP 42400 and voice your thoughts! We highly encourage you to read the ZenIP: 42400 - Modernizing Horizen Technology via a Modular Proof Verification Layer post on Discourse to get a complete understanding of what this means: https://lnkd.in/eTZE8nVY

Join us tomorrow, February 1st, at 10am EST for a live AMA on Twitter Spaces to Explore New Horizen! Here are some of the topics that will be discussed: - The New Horizen concept and its importance to the web3 community - Overview of the modular web3 tech stack - Proposed timeline and roadmap for New Horizen Spaces Link: https://lnkd.in/erGaDFSZ Submit your questions here: https://lnkd.in/eNU4WbDZ