Polygon has once again come into the spotlight due to the establishment of the new Zisk project initiated by its co-founder Jordi Baylina. This move follows the closure of zkEVM and emphasizes the team's commitment to advancing zero-knowledge technology.
Establishment of the Independent Project Zisk
On June 18, Jordi Baylina announced the creation of a new independent team working on Zisk, which aims to advance zero-knowledge technologies. All intellectual property rights related to the efforts, including codebases, were transferred to SilentSig GmbH, wholly owned by Baylina, confirming his intent for independence.
Current Changes in Polygon
Recently, a significant leadership shakeup occurred in Polygon, with co-founder Sandeep Nailwal taking charge of the Polygon Foundation and introducing a new roadmap that shifted the focus away from zkEVM. This decision arose from a transition towards other protocols and has fueled discussions around the future of Polygon and its projects.
Advantages of Zisk's New Architecture
Zisk's new architecture is focused on low-latency proofs, a critical aspect for real-world applications such as decentralized exchanges and gaming. Early indicators suggest that Zisk's approach may reduce verification times by 40-60% compared to existing solutions, although independent audits will be required to validate these claims.
The Zisk project, founded by Jordi Baylina, represents a new phase in the development of zkVM technologies, offering enhanced solutions compared to previous initiatives by Polygon. The transition to an independent project opens up new opportunities for developers and users.
