Enter Horizen 2.0 — a next-generation EVM platform that is optimized to power ZK applications with enhanced scalability and efficiency.
In short, we took the best ideas from our legacy mainchain and EON sidechain to build a more advanced, unified network. This transformative upgrade marks a pivotal milestone in our ZK journey, with support for rich ZK dApps, high-speed and low-cost transactions with the latest proving mechanisms, and unparalleled performance for our users and partners.
Why the “2.0”?
Horizen 2.0 is a substantial leap forward for our ecosystem, solving some of the biggest limitations in ZK, enhancing the EVM capabilities, and future-proofing the Horizen network in a modular fashion.
EVM Optimized for ZK Apps
Designed with a modular architecture that can seamlessly verify ZK proofs while maintaining EVM capabilities, Horizen 2.0 is a highly scalable and interoperable environment for ZK applications.
Optimal Performance at Minimal Cost
Horizen 2.0 achieves exceptional performance through tight integration with zkVerify, the most efficient proof verification protocol. This allows for seamless ZK proof verification at minimal cost, so ZK apps can scale effortlessly and maintain optimal performance with high transaction volumes.
The Latest Proving Mechanisms
Our 2.0 upgrade takes proof verification beyond what’s currently possible on Ethereum. Developers can choose the most suitable proving mechanism directly within smart contracts, resulting in enhanced performance and significant cost savings.
Future-Proof by Design
Built on an upgradable architecture designed to rapidly incorporate new cryptographic innovations, Horizen 2.0 can stay at the forefront of the ZK space as it continues to evolve.
Prospective zkVerify Token Claim
Eligible ZEN holders are anticipated to participate in a claim of some allocation of the initial zkVerify token supply at the launch of zkVerify mainnet. More information is forthcoming.
About zkVerify Token
The zkVerify token will be the utility token for the zkVerify network and the governance token for the future zkVerify ecosystem. It is expected that this token will be created and launched coinciding with zkVerify mainnet going live, but ultimately will be dependent on the token issuer.
About ZEN
The native cryptocurrency of the Horizen Ecosystem.
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