Polyhedra Network has recently announced an exclusive collaboration with Cysic. The partnership between Polyhedra Network and Cysic targets the development of a real-time zero-knowledge hardware prover, merging several acceleration approaches. The platform took to social media to disclose the respective partnership.
We are thrilled to partner with @Cysic_xyz! This will serve to build a real-time ZK hardware prover, combining multiple acceleration approaches. We believe this work will benefit both the security of the ZK community and accelerate the realization of $ETH Verge approach. pic.twitter.com/rjH9Ggg0R8
— Polyhedra Network (@PolyhedraZK) November 27, 2024
Polyhedra Network and Cysic Join Forces to Develop a Real-Time ZK Hardware Prover
Polyhedra mentioned that its partnership with Cysic focuses on advancing the ZK ecosystem by creating a real-time ZK hardware prover. In this respect, it intends to merge cutting-edge technologies to improve the efficiency and security in the blockchain sector. The project takes into account the combination of several acceleration approaches like the Generalized Kilby Reduction proof backend of Polyhedra and the ZK ASIC chip of Cysic.
The effective software algorithms of Polyhedra and the efficient hardware acceleration of Cysic develop an unparalleled synergy. In this way, the partnership aims at expanding the possibilities in the realm of zero-knowledge proving. The current ongoing development is a move toward reforming ZK technology’s future. Cysic noted that the platform is determined to revolutionize the hardware solutions dealing with ZK proving.
Cysic added that Polyhedra has been leading the advancement concerning the GKR protocol, achieving landmark milestones during the past year. Its Expander-proof backend proved more than 15K keccak hashes each second using a standard user desktop CPU. These achievements signify the potential of the platform’s technology to further enhance advancement.
The collaboration endeavors to offer real-time ZK proving with the integration of the Expander backend of Polyhedra with the C1 chip of Cysic. This merger promises to provide distinctive proving speeds along with substantially less power consumption compared to GPU-only solutions. The project also unlocks possibilities related to efficiency and scalability in ZK applications.
The Endeavor Aims to Increase Proving Speeds and Minimize Energy Consumption
According to Polyhedra Network, the mutual initiative highlights the importance of cross-industry collaboration for blockchain development. By incorporating Cysic’s ASIC solutions and Polyhedra’s unconventional proof backend, the partnership aims to establish an ecosystem that prioritizes accelerating proving speeds, reducing energy consumption, and meeting the increasing requirements of the broader ZK community.
