Blockchain privacy firm Horizen Labs has partnered with the ApeChain project to integrate its zkVerify technology helping reduce proof verification costs.
The zkVerify integration aims to improve gaming performance as well as reduce operational costs, and address challenges faced by Web3 gaming platforms.
Developers building on ApeChain will be able to use zkVerify’s zero-knowledge proof verification tech to optimize transaction processing and reduce proof verification costs by around 90%.
“By significantly reducing proof verification costs and supporting complex, transaction-heavy games through zkVerify, we’re making ApeChain a premier destination for Web3 gaming,” said Rob Viglione, co-founder and CEO at Horizen Labs.
“This integration marks a significant step forward in delivering efficient and scalable blockchain solutions for developers and users alike,”said Viglione.
Understanding zkVerify Blockchain
zkVerify is blockchain tech designed for Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proofs. ZK proofs are cryptographic methods that allow one party to prove to another that a statement is true without revealing too much information.
The zkVerify technology is pivotal for privacy, scalability, and security within blockchain ecosystems. ZK proofs are known for being resource-intensive and costly. This in turn can impact the performance and economic viability of decentralized applications (dApps) and games that require rapid transactions.
zkVerify addresses this by offloading the verification process. This reduces the computational burden and associated costs. By integrating zkVerify, platforms can achieve faster transaction processing times and lower operational expenses.
The Role of ApeChain
ApeChain is an Arbitrum Orbit Chain specifically designed for Web3 gaming. The platform aims to provide a robust and scalable infrastructure tailored toward gaming applications.
One of the persistent issues in Web3 gaming has been ensuring a smooth user experience while maintaining the benefits of decentralization, such as enhanced security and transparency.
What the Integration Means and Its Impact
By using zkVerify, ApeChain can streamline transaction processing and reduce proof verification costs. The cost reduction which could make up millions of dollars in annual savings, will be reinvested into further development in the Web3 gaming space, said the firms.
Developers on ApeChain can use zkVerify to create more innovative and complex games that use various types of proof attestations.
This capability is beneficial for games that involve intricate mechanics, such as card games, fog of war scenarios, and prediction market-based games, which traditionally pose verification challenges on platforms like Ethereum.
zkVerify Benefits of Web3 Gaming
The integration of zkVerify with ApeChain have several benefits says the firm, Such as enhanced performance. Faster transaction processing times lead to a smoother and more engaging user experience.
Cost efficiency is another. Dramatic reductions in proof verification costs make it more economically viable to develop and maintain Web3 games.
Web3 gaming sector is experiencing growth and transformation, bringing us closer to realizing the full potential of blockchain-based gaming.
