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Scalable Distributed Ledger Technology

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zkFold is developing Layer 1 and Layer 2 scaling solutions for truly global adoption of distributed ledger technology (DLT). To achieve this goal, we base our products on state-of-the-art zero knowledge proof (ZKP) algorithms.

Our first product, zkFold Symbolic smart contracts, is primarily launching on Cardano with possible extensions to other blockchains.

Our upcoming Layer 2 scalable DLT will be based on a new consensus algorithm of our own design. With its key characteristics being very high throughput, almost instant finality, and extremely low hardware requirements for nodes, we aim to elevate the scalability of smart contract blockchains to another level.

  • zkFold products attack all scalability bottlenecks: compute, storage, and network throughput
  • zkFold Symbolic enables complex smart contracts with low fees on L1
  • zkFold DLT takes full advantage of client-side computing and advancements in consensus and ZK algorithms to deliver unmatched performance

Products

zkFold Symbolic

A high-level functional language, a subset of Haskell. Smart contracts written in zkFold Symbolic are compiled directly into arithmetic circuits that can be utilized by various zero-knowledge protocols.

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zkFold UPLC Converter

Compiles Untyped Plutus Core (UPLC) scripts into arithmetic circuits and lets developers code ZK smart contracts in their language of choice.

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zkFold Scalable DLT

Layer 2 scaling solution for smart contract blockchains

  • Extremely low fees
  • Instant finality
  • Almost unlimited throughput
  • Low requirements for nodes
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Testimonials

Jason Gao

Director @ Genius X

It has been a great experience working with the zkFold team. Although a small team, they have shown top level of professionalism, organized working style and business integrity working with their partners, let alone the solid technological expertise they have in developing and delivering their products. We are very happy to support zkFold team in growing their impactful project.

Marvin Bertin

CEO & Co-Founder @ Maestro

zkFold’s brilliant team of ZK researchers and blockchain developers are responsible for some of the most innovative and ambitious projects in the ecosystem. Maestro is honoured to join forces and collaborate with such an elite team and bring to life a next-generation scaling layer for Cardano.

Diego

Community & Growth @ ENCOINS

As Cardano deepens its development in the Basho era, ZK solutions will be needed more than ever. We are very excited to be working with ZkFold on the fiat-to-crypto on-ramp solution and do not rule out future projects together

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Latest News

zkFold at Cardano Buidler Fest 2024
  • April 24, 2024

zkFold at Cardano Buidler Fest 2024

Vladimir Sinyakov, the founder of zkFold was presenting zero-knowledge smart contracts on Cardano earlier today at the Cardano Buidler Fest 2024. Given the popularity of this topic, we are sharing

Cardano projects to keep an eye on
  • January 25, 2024

EMURGO named zkFold as one of 6 Cardano Projects to Keep an Eye on in

EMURGO named zkFold as one of 6 Cardano Projects to Keep an Eye on in 2024 As of today, the Cardano blockchain ecosystem has more than 1,315 projects currently building

Cardano battle of the builders
  • November 3, 2023

zkFold took the 3rd place at Cardano Summit 2023 in Dubai

zkFold took the 3rd place at Cardano Summit 2023 in Dubai The top 10 contestants of the Battle of the Builders presented their projects to a jury and Summit attendees.