In a significant move for the blockchain industry, Horizen Labs, known for its expertise in zero-knowledge cryptography, has announced a strategic partnership with Gateway.fm, a leader in distributed blockchain infrastructure. This collaboration aims to enhance the development and deployment of decentralized applications (dApps) through advanced zk-rollup technologies.

Pioneering ZK-Rollup Deployment

The core focus of the partnership is to harness the strengths of both companies to streamline the deployment of zk-rollups, which are crucial for improving the performance and scalability of dApps. Gateway.fm's platform, Presto, which allows developers to deploy ZK-rollups with just a few clicks, stands at the center of this initiative.

CEO Insights on the Collaboration

Rob Viglione, CEO of Horizen Labs, shared his enthusiasm about the partnership: "This partnership represents an exciting step forward for Horizen Labs in the modular blockchain ecosystem. By combining our areas of expertise, we’ll be able to work on innovative new solutions with Gateway.fm, for not only their users but for the broader Web3 ecosystem. I’m very excited to see what comes next!"

Developing a Proof Verification Blockchain

A major project underway as part of this collaboration is the development of a proof verification blockchain. Aimed at 2024, this project will focus on optimizing Rust zk proof verification to improve performance and reduce costs across various Verifiable Computation dApps.

The proof verification blockchain is currently operational on a testnet, and both Horizen and Gateway.fm are committed to further refining zk-proof and proof verification combinations. This effort is expected to yield significant benefits for leading Web3 projects, driving innovation and efficiency in the blockchain space.

Impact on the Web3 Ecosystem

The partnership between Horizen Labs and Gateway.fm is poised to make a substantial impact on the Web3 ecosystem. By making zk-rollup technology more accessible and efficient, the collaboration is set to enhance the scalability and performance of dApps, contributing to the overall growth and maturity of the blockchain industry.

As the project progresses, the blockchain community eagerly anticipates the new developments that will emerge from this dynamic collaboration, promising a brighter future for decentralized technology applications.