The Good Tech Companies - Lumoz Launches zkProver and zkVerifier Based on EigenLayer

Episode Date: May 24, 2024

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/lumoz-launches-zkprover-and-zkverifier-based-on-eigenlayer. EigenLayer emerges as a key 2024 blockchain project with its Re-staking mechanism driving significant TVL growth. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #re-staking-mechanism, #zero-knowledge-proofs, #zkprover, #lumoz, #zkverifier, #eigenlayer, #blockchain-security, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @lumoz. Learn more about this writer by checking @lumoz's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. EigenLayer's Re-staking mechanism has driven substantial growth in TVL and user confidence in the Ethereum ecosystem. Projects like Lumoz have utilized EigenLayer to launch advanced zkProver and zkVerifier systems, enhancing computational power and blockchain security through the innovative use of Zero-Knowledge Proofs.

This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. Lumos launches ZK Prover and ZK Verifier based on Eigenlayer by Lumos, formerly Opside. Despite recent controversies surrounding its airdrop, there is no doubt that Eigenlayer has emerged as one of the most prominent projects of 2024, thanks to its restaking mechanism. This mechanism has not only driven a surge in TVL, but also prompted users to move their funds and confidence back to the Ethereum ecosystem, away from the frenzy of meme coins. According to public data, as of the time of writing, EigenLayer's ETH TVL has surpassed 5 million ETH, and the staking amount of its token,

Eigen, has exceeded 54 million tokens. The number of active AVS, actively validated services, and operators stands at 11 and 251, respectively. The IGON Layer ecosystem is also booming, with over 20 leading projects across various sectors, including Lumos, Espresso, Nier, and Dodo, actively participating. This marks the beginning of a revolution aimed at reshaping blockchain security and profitability around ETH, leveraging EigenLayer. This article will use Lumos' a case study to delve into the series of technical explorations conducted on EigenLayer, thereby further advancing the technology of Ethereum and the broader blockchain industry. 1. Lumos launches a VS computation layer based on EigenLayer.

As a leader in modular computing layers and Scraws platform, Lumos has not only performed exceptionally well in the capital markets but has also continuously innovated in the technical field. In April 2024, Lumos first announced the completion of its pre-A financing round, with a current valuation of up to $300 million, and shortly thereafter, it announced support for OPStack plus ZK Fraud Proof Layer 2 architecture, pioneering a new model for L2 architecture. This week, Lumos officially announced the launch of an AVS computation layer based on EigenLayer, composed of ZK Prover and ZK Verifier, which significantly enhances computational power

and security. Lumos's zkProver focuses on generating zero-knowledge proofs, zkP, verifying the authenticity of data without revealing the specific data itself. With powerful computational resources, zkProver can quickly generate efficient zero-knowledge proofs, significantly improving the privacy and security of blockchain networks. ZK Verifier, on the other hand, is responsible for verifying these zero-knowledge proofs, ensuring their correctness and reliability. Combined with Eigenlayer's restaking mechanism, ZK Verifier not only leverages Ethereum's security but also provides additional economic incentives for validators. This dual verification mechanism greatly enhances the overall security of the network and reduces trust risks.

Note. Eigenlayer's restaking mechanism enhances the security of the Ethereum ecosystem by providing a VS, addressing trust issues and the burden of capital costs. By integrating powerful computational resources with Eigenlayer's restaking mechanism, Lumos has created an efficient and secure computational service ecosystem. This innovation not only improves the computational power and security of blockchain networks but also provides developers and users with more application scenarios and value. Through ZK Prover and ZK Verifier, Lumos brings unprecedented innovation and value to the blockchain field, driving technological advancement across the

entire industry. 2. Lumos Computation Layer The Lumos Computation Layer architecture is a highly integrated and collaborative system, with its main components and functionalities as follows. The main components include Ethereum. Utilizes the Eigen Layer standard to build active verification services, AVS. The staking mechanism of Eigen Layer enhances the security of AVS. Backslash.EVM chain. Supports a diverse blockchain environment compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, EVM. including but not limited to Polygon ZK EVM, Polygon CDK, ZK Stack, and Scroll, ensuring broad compatibility and scalability.

Backslash dot Lumos AVS Oracle, responsible for acquiring and storing data from EVM-compatible chains, ensuring high availability and integrity of the data, thus providing a solid data foundation for the computation layer. Backslash.lumos chain acts as the core management layer of the entire computation layer, responsible for task scheduling, reward distribution, and the management of zkProver and zkVerifier, including but not limited to the processes of node joining and exiting. Backslash dot. ZK prover. Nodes that execute specific computational tasks. Backslash dot. ZK verifier. Verification nodes that validate the execution results. Backslash dot. Through the close collaboration of these modules, the Lumos computation layer not only provides a secure and efficient computational environment

but also, through its modular design, lays a solid foundation for future expansion and upgrades. 3. What problems can it solve? 3. One large-scale computational power demand Lumos provides robust cloud infrastructure support for zero-knowledge-proof, ZKP, computations. This support is crucial for ZKRollups, a blockchain scaling solution that executes transactions off-chain and uses ZKPs to verify the validity of these transactions. The proofs are then submitted on-chain, reducing the load on the main chain and increasing transaction throughput. Lumos Cloud Infrastructure Capabilities Compatibility

Lumos's cloud infrastructure is compatible with various ZK roll-up solutions such as Polygon CDK, ZK-SYNC, StarkNet, and Scroll. This means it can serve these different platforms without each platform needing to establish its own infrastructure. Backslash. ZKPAL Algorithm. Lumos combines miners' computational resources with cloud infrastructure through the zero-knowledge proof-of-work. ZKPAL algorithm. Enabling miners to contribute their computational power to support ZKP computations. Backslash.Performance and efficiency. By supporting parallel computation for ZKPs,

computational efficiency is significantly improved as multiple tasks can be executed simultaneously. Additionally, sequential submission ensures orderly processing of transactions. Backslash dot recursive aggregation algorithm. Optimizing the recursive aggregation algorithm reduces the number of required ZKPs, thereby lowering computational complexity and costs. Network communication improvements. Enhancements in network communication reduce data transmission time, improving the overall system response speed. Backslash dot. Cost effectiveness. Through the aforementioned optimizations, Lumos can reduce the costs associated with ZKP computations,

making ZK roll-up solutions more economically efficient backslash dot lumos's cloud infrastructure provides a powerful flexible and cost-effective solution for zkp computations contributing to the advancement and application of blockchain technology 3 2 reducing zk proof gas the design of ZK-Verifier aims to enhance efficiency, scalability, and effectively reduce transaction costs, as reflected in the following aspects integration of multiple proof sources. ZK-Verifier can integrate proofs from different sources, supporting a wide range of zero-knowledge proof applications. This flexibility is a key advantage in the blockchain ecosystem, as it allows various

projects and applications to utilize ZK Verifier services. Backslash. Gas cost savings. Through meticulously designed proof processing and verification mechanisms, ZK Verifier significantly reduces the gas cost of submitting proofs, providing users with a more cost-effective blockchain service experience. Backslash. Adaptability to proof characteristics. ZK Verifier demonstrates adaptability to the characteristics of proofs generated by different proof systems, including proof size, verification time, and verification logic. This adaptability is central to ensuring the efficient operation of the system. Backslash dot. Customized release strategies. Based on the characteristics of different proofs,

ZK Verifier has designed customized release strategies that optimize the use of on-chain resources and ensure efficient proof transmission, helping to reduce network congestion and improve transaction speed. Backslash dot. Deployment of dedicated verifiers. ZK Verifier deploys dedicated verifiers, which are key mechanisms to ensure proof validity. These verifiers ensure that only

verified proofs can be published to Ethereum, maintaining the security and reliability of the system. Backslash.optimization of data availability layer. SK Verifier's data availability layer ensures the durability and accessibility of proofs while providing a cost-effective storage strategy, which is crucial for reducing the operational costs of the system. Backslash. Deep integration with Ethereum. ZK Verifier publishes verification results to Ethereum, where Ethereum generates verification proofs. This step is crucial for ensuring cross-chain interoperability and trust, facilitating seamless collaboration between ZK Verifier and major blockchain networks

like Ethereum. Backslash dot. Authority of verification proofs. The verification proofs generated by Ethereum provide the final authoritative confirmation of the data validity provided by ZK Verifier. This is essential for establishing trust in ZK Verifier data within the Ethereum network. These innovative designs of ZK Verifier not only address the challenges faced by existing blockchain technology but also achieve significant advancements in enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving interoperability. This design helps to promote the broader application of blockchain technology and provides users with a more secure and efficient service environment.

4. Detailed Workflow. 4. 1ZK Prover. ZK Prover is the core component responsible for generating zero-knowledge proofs, ZKPs. ZKPs allow the prover to demonstrate the correctness of a certain assertion to the verifier without revealing any additional information. ZKProver includes various types of provers such as ZKRollupProver, ZKFraudProver, and ZKMLProver, each optimized for specific computational tasks to ensure optimal performance and system efficiency within their respective domains. Workflow 1. Task Acquisition. The Lumos AVS Oracle and Dispatch Module retrieve tasks from the blockchain and synchronize them to the Lumos chain. These tasks consist of assertions or computations that require proof. Backslash.2.

Task Distribution. Tasks are distributed to different provers via the Dispatch Module. Acting as the Task Scheduling Center, Dis, dispatch determines which type of prover is best suited to handle each task based on its nature and requirements. The dispatch module dynamically allocates computational resources through intelligent algorithms, optimizing resource distribution in real-time based on task load and the performance of each prover, ensuring stable system operation during high demand periods. Backslash.3. Proof generation. A. ZK Rollup Prover. Focuses on generating proofs related to transaction batch compression, enhancing blockchain processing speed and scalability. B. ZK Fraud Prover. Generates fraud proofs that help detect and prevent improper behavior.

C. ZKML Prover. Specializes in generating complex proofs related to machine learning model verification. Ensuring the validity of model outputs without revealing the model itself or its input data. D. Other Provers. Handle specific types of proofs as needed. Backslash dot. 4. Proof Submission. The generated proofs as needed. Backslash dot 4. Proof submission. The generated proofs are sent to the Lumos chain for verification and archiving. 4. Tusca Verifier ZK Verifier is another key component in the architecture, responsible for verifying the ZKPs generated by ZK Prover. It ensures the correctness and validity of the proofs submitted to the chain, thereby safeguarding the trust and security of the system. Through an optimized verification process,

ZK Verifier efficiently handles proofs, reducing operational costs and gas consumption. Workflow 1. Proof Submission. Proofs generated by ZK Prover are submitted to the Lumos chain, initiating the verification task. Backslash.22 Proof Verification. The Lumos chain sends the verification task to multiple ZK verifiers, which independently perform distributed verification. Backslash.3 Collective Decision. At least two-thirds of the verification nodes confirm the proof's validity, ensuring the authority and consistency of the verification results. Backslash dot four. Verification result processing. Valid proofs and their results are transmitted back to the Lumos proof contract on the blockchain by the Lumos AVS Oracle. The task manager contract records and responds to the task results on

the Lumos chain. Backslash dot five. Summary. Lumos announces the launch of ZK Prover and ZK Verifier based on Eigen Layer, significantly enhancing the efficiency of computation and verification. Their staking mechanism of Eigen Layer effectively ensures the security and profitability of the entire service process. With specialized node design, Lumos John provides solutions for different computational tasks, achieving optimal performance and efficiency. Additionally, through the restaking mechanism, Lumos offers substantial returns to stakers, further enhancing the economic security of the system. In the future, we hope to see more projects like Eigen Layer and Lumos emerge,

addressing current blockchain challenges, genuinely solving user pain points, and actively exploring and attempting more efficient and secure solutions. This will ultimately drive the progress and prosperity of the entire industry. Thank you for listening to this HackerNoon story, read by Artificial Intelligence. Visit HackerNoon.com to read, write, learn and publish.