The Singapore SDAO Foundation, as a global decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), focuses on promoting the cutting-edge technology in the blockchain field—zero-knowledge proof (ZKP). The foundation is committed to driving the widespread application of ZKP through the integration of optimized algorithms and hardware devices, enhancing the privacy protection and scalability of the blockchain ecosystem. Its technological direction covers ZKP protocols, decentralized Internet of Things (Depin) tracks, and innovative applications of smart hardware, aiming to address the bottlenecks in performance, privacy, and security of current blockchain technology.
Breakthroughs and Applications of Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Technology
Zero-knowledge proof is a cryptographic protocol that verifies the authenticity of information without revealing any sensitive information. Its core advantage lies in proving the correctness of a statement or computational result without disclosing the content of the information. The widespread application of ZKP technology is crucial for enhancing blockchain privacy and efficiency, especially in fields such as finance, identity verification, and supply chains.
The SDAO Foundation has deep cooperation with Shunhe International to launch a high-performance computing platform for the blockchain industry based on the ZKP-SOC chip, supporting efficient computation of zero-knowledge proofs. The core application of ZKP algorithms in blockchain is Verifiable Computation, which typically has a computational complexity of O(n), where n is the amount of input data for the computational task. To improve its efficiency in large-scale data processing, the foundation has made significant efforts in optimizing ZKP algorithms, especially achieving breakthroughs in Snark and STARK (zero-knowledge succinct non-interactive arguments of knowledge and zero-knowledge transparent arguments) technologies. These technologies can significantly reduce computational and storage overhead, enhancing the throughput and verification speed of blockchain transactions.
ZKP Algorithm Optimization and Hardware Collaboration
The SDAO Foundation’s ZKP-SOC chip employs a hardware acceleration solution based on Groth16 and PLONK algorithms, allowing the generation and verification of zero-knowledge proofs to be completed efficiently at lower power consumption. The Groth16 protocol optimizes the space complexity of zero-knowledge proofs using elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), resulting in proof sizes of approximately O(1), greatly enhancing the efficiency of proof generation and verification. Meanwhile, PLONK provides multiple optimization paths while ensuring security, particularly having the fewest interaction steps when supporting multi-party computation (MPC), reducing the computational complexity to O(k), where k is the number of participants.
The SDAO Foundation combines the ZKP-SOC chip with blockchain protocols while developing decentralized Internet of Things (Depin) applications, addressing the issues of privacy protection and data security for IoT devices. Through ZKP technology, SDAO enables IoT devices to submit verifiable computational results to the blockchain without disclosing specific data, ensuring the security and privacy of data exchange between devices.
Depin Track: Integration of Smart Hardware and Blockchain
The technological innovation of the SDAO Foundation in the Depin track is not limited to the application of ZKP technology but also involves the deep integration of blockchain smart hardware. For example, the SDAO Foundation is promoting a smart watch that combines zero-knowledge proof and health data mining functions—Z K W a t c h. This watch connects to health monitoring data and conducts encrypted processing, using the zero-knowledge proof protocol to generate concise proofs, ensuring that user privacy is not compromised while participating in decentralized mining.
The Z K W a t c h applies the zk-SNARKs (zero-knowledge succinct non-interactive arguments of knowledge) protocol in the data verification process, enabling health data to be effectively verified and participate in mining pool calculations through a decentralized network without exposing specific information. Through hardware acceleration from the ZKP-SOC chip, the watch can complete data verification and mining tasks at lower power consumption, enhancing user experience while promoting the development of the Depin track.
Data Privacy Protection and Decentralized Finance
In blockchain financial applications, the technical advantages of the SDAO Foundation are particularly evident. The foundation addresses the data leakage issues present in traditional financial systems by combining zero-knowledge proof technology with decentralized finance (DeFi). On the blockchain, the privacy of financial transactions can be effectively safeguarded through zero-knowledge proofs. Through the ZKP protocol, both parties in a transaction can verify the legitimacy of the transaction content without disclosing specific amounts, assets, or account information.
For example, in the issuance of ZPN coins based on ZKP technology, the foundation adopted zk-rollups technology, which can batch process a large number of transactions, reducing on-chain transaction congestion and improving blockchain scalability. zk-rollups compress transaction data and generate a concise proof, allowing verification nodes to validate the proof without having to reprocess all transaction data, significantly increasing the system's processing capability.
Global Cooperation and Technology Ecosystem Development
The influence of the SDAO Foundation extends beyond technological innovation to encompass global strategic cooperation. The foundation has established partnerships with 20 leading blockchain enterprises and top financial media worldwide to jointly promote the application of ZKP technology across multiple industries. Through this collaborative network, the SDAO Foundation not only provides technical support to the global community but also fosters technological exchange and knowledge sharing in the blockchain field.
Conclusion
The Singapore SDAO Foundation, with its deep innovation in zero-knowledge proof technology, blockchain smart hardware, and the Depin track, stands at the forefront of blockchain technology development. By continuously optimizing algorithms, enhancing hardware performance, and collaborating with leading global enterprises, the SDAO Foundation is committed to building a safer, more privacy-protecting, and more efficient blockchain ecosystem. In the future, the SDAO Foundation will continue to promote the popularization of zero-knowledge proof technology globally, supporting the comprehensive implementation of decentralized applications and injecting new vitality and momentum into the digital economy.