Ankr is now a vital member of the ZkBoost Consortium, a collective of protocols with a shared mission: to create a neutral, open-source platform for simplifying and standardizing zero-knowledge (zk) proof generation through a unified API. Ankr’s new role allows us to drive innovation and scalability in one of the fastest-growing areas in the space.

Led by Gevulot, the ZkBoost Consortium is at the forefront of advancing zk-proof technology, a pivotal solution that can reimagine security and privacy for blockchain networks and real-world use cases.

What is the ZkBoost Consortium?

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The ZkBoost Consortium is an alliance of 30+ protocols and infrastructure providers seeking to establish a unified, standardized, and open-source approach to zk-proof generation.

Despite a massively increasing demand for proof generation, the consortium is addressing a critical issue in the fragmented state of how it is supplied. This year, many projects have entered the prover space. While competition is beneficial in driving innovation, the lack of a standardized infrastructure leads to inefficiencies. Currently, different rollups and zkApps must integrate with various networks for proving, leading to a complex and fragmented ecosystem that hinders widespread adoption.

ZkBoost's solution is elegant yet powerful—a generic abstraction layer for outsourced proving. By providing a single, standardized API, the ZkBoost framework enables L2 networks to seamlessly access various proving services, and proving networks can easily offer their services to a wide range of clients. This approach will streamline demand for zk-proof solutions across the ecosystem, benefiting all stakeholders, from developers to end-users.

Why ZkBoost Matters for the Future of Blockchain

As the demand for zk-based apps grows, so does the complexity of integrating different proving solutions. This is where ZkBoost’s mission becomes critical. By creating a standardized platform, the consortium will:

• Reduce Complexity: A unified API eliminates the need for L2s or zk Apps to integrate multiple prover services independently, leading to streamlined proof generation.
• Enhance Interoperability: Standardizing the proving layer avoids fragmentation and ensures that L2 networks can effortlessly access the best proving solutions.
• Foster Accessibility: ZkBoost will make zk-proof technology accessible to a broader range of clients and developers, reducing barriers to entry for innovative projects that rely on zk-technology for privacy-preserving applications.
• Boost Adoption: By simplifying the integration process, ZkBoost accelerates the adoption of zk-proof technology, encouraging more developers to build zk-based applications and enabling faster scaling for L2 networks.

As zk-tech matures, the importance of a unified proving layer cannot be overstated. It is essential for accommodating the growing demand from L2 networks, zk applications, and coprocessors.

Why Ankr is Excited to Join the ZkBoost Consortium

As a leading provider of blockchain infrastructure, Ankr processes a significant portion of blockchain traffic through our robust suite of APIs and Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs). We connect developers, dApps, and end-users to blockchain data across a multitude of networks, offering scalable and efficient infrastructure solutions that power the decentralized web. In short, Ankr makes Web3 work behind the scenes.

By joining the ZkBoost Consortium, Ankr is positioning itself at the cutting edge of zk-proof generation—a technology that is poised to revolutionize how we build and scale decentralized systems.

Here’s why Ankr’s role in the ZkBoost Consortium is pivotal:

• Integrating ZkBoost With RaaS: By integrating ZkBoost as an option in our Modular Scaling Stack to build new rollups, we will make the easiest path forward.

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• Cementing a Key Role in zk-Infrastructure: As zk-technology becomes easier to implement through ZkBoost’s standardized API, Ankr will be in a prime position to support the growing demand for zk-proof generation across multiple networks.
• Supporting Developers and dApps: As a crucial part of the blockchain ecosystem, Ankr is dedicated to enabling zk developers and dApps to build faster and more efficiently.
• Driving Future Adoption of zk-Technology: The industry is moving towards a future where zk-technology will play a central role in maintaining privacy, reducing gas fees, and enhancing scalability. Ankr is not only contributing to the development of zk-proof infrastructure but also helping drive its widespread adoption.

Final Thoughts

ZK-proof technology has become one of the most exciting advancements in the blockchain space, offering transformative potential for privacy, security, and scalability. With initiatives like the ZkBoost Consortium leading the charge, the tech is becoming more accessible and easier to implement. Ankr is excited to be a part of this monumental journey as we shape the future of zk-proof generation.

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