Polygon recently announced the launch of its new zero-knowledge (ZK) proving system, Plonky3, which is now available for developers to use. This open-source software has been fully audited and deemed secure for integration into various applications.
The Plonky3 system is designed to enable blockchains and ZK technology-based applications to prove transactions and states using advanced cryptography. This technology has played a significant role in Polygon’s efforts to scale up the Ethereum ecosystem. In particular, the layer 2 rollup chain, Polygon zkEVM, has provided high throughput and low gas fees for both developers and end-users.
One of the key features of Plonky3 is its modular approach to building scalable blockchain infrastructure. Developers can easily integrate this system into their applications, leading to more innovation in the space. Projects like Valida and Succinct Labs’ SP1 have already adopted Plonky3, paving the way for future projects to build on this technology.
Developers using Plonky3 have the flexibility to choose between increasing computation speeds and proof sizes, allowing them to tailor their applications for optimal scalability. This customization option was not available in the previous version, Plonky2, making Plonky3 a more versatile and developer-friendly solution.
Unlike its predecessor, Plonky3 is an open-source toolkit that empowers ZK developers to create their own zkVMs or zkEVMs. This upgrade represents Polygon’s dedication to providing cutting-edge ZK products to the decentralized space, giving developers the tools they need to build the next generation of decentralized applications (dApps).
By offering Plonky3 as a production-ready and open-source solution, Polygon Labs continues its commitment to advancing ZK-powered technology in the crypto space. This launch marks an important milestone in Polygon’s mission to facilitate verifiable off-chain computation and drive innovation in the blockchain industry.
