Harry Tmetic

Working at @toposware to build the @Topos_Protocol

[Mihailo Bjelic @MihailoBjelic]

So you want zkPoS asap? We got you. 💪

A pre-PIP for the Phase 1 of the upgrade is live, introducing (ZK) pessimistic proofs for Polygon PoS.

This connects the PoS chain (and its $2B of liquidity) to the AggLayer and prepares the ground for validity ZK proofs.

Let’s do it. 🔥

[Simon Paitrault @Freyskeyd]

The agglayer-rs repository is open sourced now !
https://t.co/06rFSaaEwy

Feel free to take a look, it is still in early stage but evolving every day ! @0xPolygon

[Mihailo Bjelic @MihailoBjelic]

The cat is out of the bag: @Toposware, another brilliant ZK team, is joining Polygon!

With this major acquisition, we are:
🔥 Further strengthening our world-class ZK team;
🔥 Signaling confidence in our ZK strategy;
🔥 Accelerating our ZK-based initiatives!

Back in 2021, we officially went "all-in" on ZK; we published the Polygon ZK Thesis: https://t.co/0xwtUj4edw, and committed $1B for ZK-based initiatives. It was a bold/risky bet, but at that point we already had confidence that ZK is the end-game of blockchain infra, and we decided to skip the intermediary solutions and go straight for the end-game.

Since then, Polygon has become the strongest ZK team in the world, and we have shipped products and technology that the entire ZK industry values and uses.

Along that path, we started working with Toposware —specifically on the highly advanced zkEVM Type 1 implementation — and were blown away by their ZK expertise, as well as by their passion and work ethics.

Now when they're officially a part of Polygon, I am more confident than ever that we will be the ones to deliver the end-game of blockchain infrastructure. Keep building! 🔥

More details on the acquisition: https://t.co/ktjD8JuN4m

[Polygon | POL @0xPolygon]

Today, we seek broader community support to call for Matters’ withdrawal of all improperly-filed, generic trademark applications.

Aligned with the true Ethereum ethos, Polygon Labs consistently puts out open-source code that benefits everyone. This commitment has positively impacted the entire crypto space. Polygon Plonky2 has been widely adopted, showcasing the immense benefits of our open and collaborative approach to the web3 community.

One such beneficiary is Matter Labs, whose core "zk" tech stack leverages Polygon Plonky2. Initially, they utilized this technology developed by Polygon Labs without proper attribution until they were called out. Now, they are taking it a step further.

Despite relying on others' zk technology, Matter Labs now seeks to trademark "zk" to potentially restrict its use by others. Should anyone be allowed to monopolize math made publicly available by pioneers like Shafi Goldwasser, Silvio Micali, Charles Rackoff, Eli Ben-Sasson (STARKs), or Daniel Lubarov (Plonky2, a widely adopted zk library in web3)? Absolutely not.

They may claim to do this for the benefit of users. But ask yourself: Will users truly benefit if one company monopolizes zk technology? Would zkSync as a network even exist without the zk technology developed by Polygon Labs? No, a trademark on “zk” actually introduces user harm through confusion.

When Polygon Labs introduced Polygon zkEVM, we deliberately chose not to trademark it, allowing others to use it freely. As a result, it is now widely adopted, with Immutable zkEVM and Astar zkEVM being just two examples. Openness is fundamental to Ethereum and must be preserved, especially regarding core mathematical principles.

For the sake of the entire space, this attack will not be tolerated.

[Toposware @Toposware]

We are very proud of our team for achieving the most recent milestones. Testnet is live, & we have successfully raised a $5M strategic investment. We've also launched the Topos Builders Program with great support from the community. Follow for more news https://t.co/z0sIQmeQho

[Toposware @Toposware]

We are excited to welcome @spintax2 as our new Head of Community. John has been instrumental in building the @Stellarorg, @SorobanOfficial, among other #Web3 communities. He is eager to lead our initiatives and will be a valuable asset as we expand the world's first ZK ecosystem!

[Harry Tmetic @harry_tmetic]

@Captain_Smokker @Toposware @CEA_List Salut @Captain_Smokker, tu peux nous joindre sur Discord ici !
https://t.co/jtsiSa0Mjx

[Harry Tmetic @harry_tmetic]

Rarely do I tweet, but today's the exception! Delighted to announce the launch of our testnet! Years of hard work for this moment to happen! 🚀

[Topos @topos_protocol]

Today our testnet goes live! 🚀 It's more than just a milestone; it's the culmination of years of relentless research, development, and unparalleled teamwork! 🙌 🌟 #TestnetLaunch #Teamwork #MilestoneAchieved

[Topos @topos_protocol]

Today our testnet goes live! 🚀 It's more than just a milestone; it's the culmination of years of relentless research, development, and unparalleled teamwork! 🙌 🌟 #TestnetLaunch #Teamwork #MilestoneAchieved

[Topos @topos_protocol]

Calling all #Solidity developers! Apply now for the Topos Builders Program. Sign up to receive exclusive access to funding, support and access to in-depth learning resources here → https://t.co/g0mwT2dq2Q #ToposBuilders #dev #solidity #blockchain #ethereum

[Topos @topos_protocol]

📢 Exciting news! The Topos Builders Program is now open for applications! 🙌 We're building the world's first #zk ecosystem and looking for #Solidity devs to start building 🚀 From collectible games, DEXs, NFT marketplaces, and more: https://t.co/g0mwT2dq2Q

[Topos @topos_protocol]

1/ 🌐 Embrace the Era of Equitable Rewards in #Web3! 🤝 The Shapley Value, a game-changing concept, is shaping a fairer future for blockchain validators. Let's explore its power in this thread! 🔗 #BlockchainRewards #FairDistribution

[Topos @topos_protocol]

We are thrilled to have David Palm (@dvdplm) join us as our new Head of Engineering. Prior to joining us, David was the Head of Engineering at Parity and he brings a wealth of experience as we move closer to launching our testnet. #Team

[Topos @topos_protocol]

We’re attending @zkdayofficial in Paris, on July 19th as part of @EthCC to discuss all things #ZeroKnowledge. Send us a DM if you’re interested in partnerships, building, or learning more about how to get early access to the Topos Builders Program. https://t.co/xATITRue8W

[Topos @topos_protocol]

1/🔒 The Power of Math: How Cryptography Safeguard the Blockchain 💡 In the world of blockchain tech, the role of #math & #cryptography cannot be overstated. They form the foundation for securing transactions, preserving #privacy, and ensuring #trust.

[Topos @topos_protocol]

📣 Calling all devs! 🙌 We’re hard at work building the world’s first #ZeroKnowledge ecosystem and we need YOUR input. Take this short survey (4 min), and receive exclusive early access to launch updates as well as a chance to win Topos Swag! https://t.co/nQQbTQMUBe

[Scott @ItsScottSuds]

Great article from @infura_io regarding trustless interoperability. Excited to be pushing forward the space with good company. @toposware

[Scott @ItsScottSuds]

Blockchain, Web3 focused Developer Toposware Expands Advisory Board with Gaming, Engineering Professionals https://t.co/S0w1xdZ092

Great progress! @toposware

[Robin Salen @RobinSalen]

You were interested by a variant of Tip5 hash function targeting 128 bits of security? Search no more, we've looked it up for you at @toposware! What to expect? A blazing fast hash function for even better ZKP applications!

[Topos @topos_protocol]

Ho ho ho! We're excited to see @openai's progress in learning about zero-knowledge proof and can't wait to see what they accomplish in this field. Sentient beings already know ZKP is the future and #topos is excited to be part of it.
Happy Holidays! ❄️🎅 ☃️

#zkp #zkEcosystem