Here we report on the progress of the leading builders in the Cross-Chain ZKonomy, documenting recent significant releases, technical breakthroughs and general updates.
@union_build has raised $12M in a Series A round led by @GumiCryptos and @LongHashVC, bringing total funding to $16M. The funds will support Union’s mission to deliver trustless, cross-chain interoperability using ZK tech, enhancing Web3’s multichain future: https://union.build/blog/union-raises-12m-series-a…
In addition, Union and @nodekitorg are collaborating to create a zkIBC fast lane, leveraging NodeKit's Javelin superbuilder and Union's Galois prover. This partnership aims to enable instant, secure cross-chain transactions, enhancing speed and scalability without compromising consensus verification. Launch is set for Q2 2025: https://union.build/blog/union-nodekit-partner-fast-ibc
@PolyhedraZK introduced EXPchain, an L1 blockchain designed to bring scalable, verifiable, and privacy-preserving AI on-chain. Featuring innovations like the Expander ZK prover and zkPyTorch, EXPchain ensures secure, accurate AI systems while safeguarding data integrity: https://docs.polyhedra.network/litepaper/
The full Polyhedra roadmap for 2025 can be found at:
https://docs.polyhedra.network/roadmap/interactive-tech-tree/
@zkLink_Official has partnered with @NexusLabs to enhance ZK cryptography and multi-chain interoperability. Nexus will integrate zkLink’s interoperability layer, streamline DApp deployment, and contribute to zkLink’s open-source ecosystem, accelerating scalable, secure cryptographic solutions for AI, cloud computing, and decentralized infrastructure: https://blog.zk.link/zklink-nexus-labs-join-forces-to-advance-zero-knowledge-cryptography-and-multi-chain-7eff052ecb0f
@hyperbridge introduced the BRIDGE token as part of its Initial Relayer Offering, emphasizing equitable access, transparency, and decentralization. With features like cross-chain messaging, storage queries, and a zero-inflation model, BRIDGE is the mechanism enabling Hyperbridge's blockchain interoperability model: https://blog.hyperbridge.network/initial-relayer-offering/
@Orbiter_Finance announced integrations with a number of blockchain projects: @use_corn, @apecoin, @withvana, @SonicLabs, and @krakenfx-powered @inkonchain:
