zkVerify Runtime Upgrade 0.11.0

We are excited to announce the release of Runtime Upgrade 0.11.0. This upgrade brings significant performance improvements to the zero-knowledge proof verification process, specifically for the Risc0 and Ultraplonk verifiers.

This upgrade does not require users to update their nodes.

What’s New?

The upgrade introduces:

• A 40% performance boost for the Risc0 verifier
• A 100% performance boost for the Ultraplonk verifier

These improvements help streamline the process of verifying zero-knowledge proofs, making it more efficient.

Why Does This Matter?

Faster verification brings a couple of benefits that enhance the overall blockchain efficiency:

• Lower Latency: Reduction in wait times while proof verification happens.
• Higher Throughput: The network will be able to handle more verifications at once.

How Was This Achieved?

The improvements come from Node Acceleration, a method that optimizes cryptographic operations by running them directly on the node instead of within the slower runtime environment. This helps make the process more efficient.

See the following images to understand better how Node Acceleration works.

Send Proofs!

With Runtime Upgrade 0.11.0, you can expect more efficient proof verification for the Ultraplonk and Risc0 verifiers.

Try it for yourself and experience a new level of blockchain efficiency! Follow these tutorials to send zkVerify proofs.

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