The Ethereum Foundation has announced an ambitious plan for a complete transition to zero-knowledge (ZK) technologies, which will be a significant step in the development of the Ethereum blockchain. According to the official blog, the first phase will be the implementation of Layer 1 zkEVM within a year, allowing validators to verify blocks using ZK proofs instead of re-executing transactions. This will enhance the scalability, privacy, and efficiency of the network.
The foundation plans a gradual transition: validators will be able to use ZK clients in parallel with existing ones, verifying multiple proofs from different zkVMs. The goal is to ensure fast confirmation (less than 10 seconds), proof sizes up to 300 KB, and security at the 128-bit level. Special attention is given to 'home proving' so that solo stakers can participate in the process using equipment costing up to $100,000.
The 'Glamsterdam' update will facilitate integration, allowing more time for proof creation. In the long term, Ethereum aims to become the largest ZK application in the world, potentially changing the paradigm of blockchain validation. This move will also impact Layer 2 projects, encouraging collaboration with unified standards.
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