The Good Tech Companies - Cronos zkEVM Blasts Off, Ethereum's Scaling Revolution Gains a Powerful Ally

Episode Date: August 15, 2024

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/cronos-zkevm-blasts-off-ethereums-scaling-revolution-gains-a-powerful-ally. Cronos zkEVM is ...the first third-party ZK chain besides ZKsync Era to hit the mainnet. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #cronos-labs, #cronos-zkevm-alpha-mainnet, #ethereum-scaling, #cronos-labs-announcement, #zksync-era, #zero-knowledge-technology, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @ishanpandey. Learn more about this writer by checking @ishanpandey's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Cronos zkEVM is the first third-party ZK chain besides ZKsync Era to hit the mainnet. The launch comes after a successful testnet phase that began in December 2023. The alpha mainnet phase is expected to last until the end of September 2024.

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Starting point is 00:00:00 This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. Kronos ZKEVM blasts off, Ethereum scaling revolution gains a powerful alley. By Ashan Pandey, Kronos Labs has just fired up the engines on their brand new Kronos ZKEVM Alpha mainnet. Buckle up, crypto enthusiasts, we're about to take a thrilling ride through the future of Ethereum scaling. Imagine a world where Ethereum transactions are lightning-fast and wallet-friendly. That's the promise of Kronos ZKEVM, the latest Layer 2 blockchain to join the Ethereum scaling party. But here's the kicker, Kronos ZKEVM is blazing trails as the first third-party ZK chain besides ZK-SYNC era to hit the mainnet.
Starting point is 00:00:46 Talk about making an entrance. This new Layer 2 blockchain, built on ZK-SYNC technology, represents a major step forward in Ethereum scaling solutions and interoperability between Layer 2 networks. Kronos ZK EVM is a Layer 2 blockchain that operates on top of Ethereum, leveraging zero-knowledge, ZK, technology. It's notable for being the first third-party ZK chain besides ZK-SYNC era to go live on Mainnet. This launch comes after a successful testnet phase that began in December 2023, which saw impressive engagement with over 3 million unique addresses creating millions of transactions. Technological Advancements The launch of Kronos ZK EVM brings several technological advancements to the 4.1.
Starting point is 00:01:31 Improved Scalability As a Layer 2 solution, Kronos ZK EVM aims to enhance Ethereum's transaction processing capabilities, potentially leading to faster and cheaper transactions. 2. ZK Technology The use of zero-knowledge proofs offers improved security and privacy features compared to some other scaling solutions. 3. Interoperability. Kronos ZK EVM is part of the growing ecosystem of interconnected Ethereum Layer 2 networks, which could lead to better cross-chain communication and asset transfers. 4. Native Ethereum Bridge. The network features a native bridge to Ethereum,
Starting point is 00:02:08 secured by Ethereum smart contracts. This shared bridge with ERA and other ZK chains potentially offers enhanced security for asset transfers between layers. Looking ahead, the Alpha Mainnet phase is expected to last until the end of September 2024. During this time, the network's performance will be closely monitored, and feedback from users and developers will be collected to inform future improvements. As blockchain technology continues to evolve, launches like Kronos ZKEVM represent important steps towards addressing key challenges in the industry, particularly around scalability and interoperability.
Starting point is 00:02:48 The success of this project could have far-reaching implications for the future of Ethereum and the broader adoption of blockchain technology. While the launch is promising, it's important to note that the technology is still in its early stages. As with any new blockchain platform, potential users and developers should approach with due diligence and be aware of the risks associated with emerging technologies in this space. Don't forget to like or share the story. Tip Vested Interest Disclosure. This author is an independent contributor publishing via our business blogging program. Hacker Noon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. Hashtag D-Y-O-R. Thank you for listening to this Hackernoon story, read by Artificial Intelligence. Visit hackernoon.com to read, write, learn and publish.

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