Cloak Network's full-chain Zero-Knowledge Proof verification layer product Cloaking Layer receives a $100,000 grant from the DFINITY Foundation.

zCloak Network is pleased to announce that its full-chain zero-knowledge proof (ZK) verification layer product, Cloaking Layer, has received a $100,000 developer grant from the DFINITY Foundation. This grant is part of the DFINITY Foundation's "Developer Grant Program" aimed at helping zCloak Network launch an advanced ZK verification infrastructure that covers the entire chain. The project aims to reduce the ZK verification cost on Ethereum from tens to hundreds of dollars to the level of cents, and provide out-of-the-box full-chain ZK coverage capabilities for various ZK application development teams.

As a team focusing on Web3 technology, zCloak Network provides trust and privacy protection for the digital world through Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZK) and Decentralized Identity (DID) technologies. Its latest project, "Cloaking Layer," is based on the advanced features of the ICP public chain, aiming to popularize and promote Zero-Knowledge Proof technology on a large scale, enabling more users to enjoy its advanced features. Cloaking Layer provides ultra-fast, low-cost, and highly secure Zero-Knowledge Proof verification services, and can be easily integrated into different blockchain networks, utilizing the unique features of ICP to achieve cross-chain interaction.

Zero-Knowledge Proof technology plays a crucial role in the field of data privacy and security, with its general usage process including two stages: proof generation and proof verification. The Cloaking Layer focuses on the proof verification stage, pioneering the integration of validators of various ZK virtual machine systems as WebAssembly (WASM), and creating a universal ZK verification environment within the ICP Canister. Combined with ICP's Chainkey technology, the Cloaking Layer can achieve real-time interoperability across blockchains, ensuring that verification results can be accurately and reliably transmitted to any target blockchain network through threshold ECDSA/EdDSA signatures.

Since January 2024, the zero-knowledge proof co-processor (zk-Coprocessor) developed by zCloak Network on ICP has been successfully deployed on EVM chains and the Solana testnet through a demo game based on this technology, demonstrating the practical application potential of its full-chain zero-knowledge proof technology.

Cloaking Layer offers a business model of "ZK-as-a-Service" (ZK即服务) for developers and projects. For developers and projects that want to integrate innovative and optimized ZK functionality into their products, Cloaking Layer can help them integrate privacy protection features to enhance the trustworthiness and security of the system. Currently, Cloaking Layer mainly targets Ethereum L2, Bitcoin L2, as well as high-speed public chains such as Solana and Sui, and applies to areas such as identity verification, DePIN, artificial intelligence, payments, zkML, and ZK co-processors.

This funding marks an important step for zCloak Network in promoting Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZK) technology. With the support of the DFINITY Foundation, zCloak Network aims to make significant breakthroughs in the development and application of Zero-Knowledge Proof, pushing privacy and security to the forefront of the digital revolution, reshaping the digital identity security and data privacy protection of the Web3 era.

About DFINITY

DFINITY Foundation's funding will help zCloak Network further develop and optimize the Cloaking Layer, promoting the widespread adoption of ZK technology in more industries and applications. As a major contributor to the Internet Computer (ICP) public chain, DFINITY Foundation has been committed to supporting and advancing the development of the ICP ecosystem. Its "Developer Grant Program" aims to promote innovation, support potential developers and teams, and make it easier for the global developer community to integrate into the ICP ecosystem.

About zCloak Network

zCloak Network continues to explore the forefront of Web3 technology, focusing on innovative research in zero-knowledge proof technology and decentralized digital identity. Its vision is to protect digital trust and data privacy in the era of artificial intelligence, and create a secure and trustworthy digital environment for everyone. The flagship products, Valid One and Cloaking Layer, respectively provide innovative solutions for trusted identity verification and zero-knowledge proof verification.

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