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New Ethereum Initiatives: zkEVM Implementation on Base Layer

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

5 hours ago


Ethereum Foundation has announced the integration of zero-knowledge Virtual Machine (zkEVM) at the base layer, aimed at reducing computational overhead and enhancing blockchain efficiency.

Goals of zkEVM Integration

The announcement made by protocol engineer Sophia Gold aims to enable validators to verify transactions off-chain using zero-knowledge proofs. This could significantly reduce the load on the network and improve its functioning.

Technical Details of Implementation

According to a blog post from the Ethereum Foundation, this upgrade will be based on the latest advancements, including Boundless’s zk-native operating system. The initiative targets real-time proving using $100k hardware setups. Sophia Gold noted that the fastest and safest approach to ship an 'L1 zkEVM' is through validators, who can statelessly verify multiple proofs generated by different zkVMs.

Prospects of zkEVM on Ethereum

The team aims to achieve the latency goal by Devconnect Argentina in November 2025. A successful rollout after auditing and thorough testing would make Ethereum the largest application of zero-knowledge proofs. However, as noted, the success of zkEVM hinges on overcoming technical hurdles and could either redefine Ethereum's narrative or risk becoming another ambitious yet delayed milestone.

The integration of zkEVM could be a significant step in the evolution of Ethereum, providing a new level of efficiency and security that developers and network participants hope for.

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