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=null; Foundation, an ethereum infrastructure developer, has unveiled its latest innovation: a proprietary type 1 zkEVM (zero-knowledge ethereum virtual machine) powered by zkLLVM, an automated circuit compiler, according to a December 12 statement shared with Cryptoslate.
The Foundation said the unveiled zkEVM technology powers its innovation =nil;, a zkRollup solution designed to significantly improve ethereum's scalability to over 60,000 transactions per second (TPS) via zkSharding.
The state-of-the-art zkEVM also reinforces =nil's zkRollup functionality; on the ethereum mainnet, promising improved security while maintaining full compatibility with the blockchain network.
=nil;'s automated circuit compiler, zkLLVM, is notable for allowing the compilation of high-level code, such as C++ or Rust, into efficient zk-SNARK circuits. The integration of zkLLVM allows zkEVM to operate autonomously, eliminating the need for human intervention in its core processes and reducing the risk of human error.
Key Features of zkEVM Type 1
The =null; Foundation highlighted how its zkEVM addresses critical security issues in existing zkEVM solutions.
Over the past year, numerous zkRollups debuted on the ethereum mainnet following pressing demand for scalability. However, security fears have arisen due to vulnerabilities identified in audits. ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin had warned against the risks of hacking these intricate systems.
=null; claims that its zkEVM avoids these problems through its automated process. This automation not only mitigates human error, but also simplifies and reduces the cost of auditing the zkEVM. This ease of auditing can be attributed to the automated process and the use of conventional programming languages, which improves understanding for a broader audience.
Also, =nil; revealed that their zkEVM has perfect upgradability and high adaptability to the ethereum virtual machine (EVM). zkLLVM's automated circuit compiler allows for easy circuit recompilation in response to any parameter modifications.
Additionally, the firm emphasized the compatibility of its zkEVM with evmone, a C++ version of the base ethereum runtime. This support supports your enhanced security and accelerates deployment.
Since 2018, the =nil; The Foundation has been actively researching and developing ethereum's scalability infrastructure. In addition to zkLLVM and =nil zkRollup, it introduced the placeholder testing system and native testing marketplace earlier this year.
At the beginning of the year, the company insured $22 million in a financing round that included Polychain Capital.
