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Accelerating Ethereum's roadmap by making ZK proof verification fast, cheap, and scalable.

Design Strategies: How to Construct A Hashing Mode?

Design Strategies: How to Construct A Hashing Mode?

Recap In our previous blog, we explored the fundamental properties of cryptographic hash functions (CHFs) and discussed their crucial role in maintaining the integrity and security of data with 3MI Labs. In this post, we delve into the architectural strategies behind hash functions. These strategies, or modes of operation, are

The Aligned Foundation pledges 1.5% of $ALIGN to Protocol Guild

The Aligned Foundation pledges 1.5% of $ALIGN to Protocol Guild

We are excited to announce that the Aligned Foundation has pledged 1.5% of the $ALIGN token supply to the Protocol Guild. With this pledge, we affirm our commitment to Ethereum and to supporting the ecosystem’s continued development and long-term sustainability. 📣We invite you to join us for an

The Alignment tide isn’t stopping: fourth wave of Alignment

The Alignment tide isn’t stopping: fourth wave of Alignment

It’s been a few weeks since we released the mainnet beta of our Proof Verification Layer, allowing users and developers to benefit from lower verification costs on Ethereum. After 9 months of work, testnets, audits, improvements to telemetry and reliability, the Aligned Foundation wants to thank the community and

Alignment Eligibility: The First Three Waves

Alignment Eligibility: The First Three Waves

We announced the mainnet beta of our Proof Verification Layer two weeks ago, after nearly 9 months of hard work that included its conceptualization, design, proof of concept, testnets, and extensive security audits. This was only made possible with the support of the community and all the developers, engineers, and

Now live on Ethereum: Aligned Mainnet Beta

Now live on Ethereum: Aligned Mainnet Beta

After 9 months of development we are happy to announce that Aligned's ZK verification layer is now in beta on Ethereum mainnet. This means that developers can now verify ZK proofs on Ethereum for less than 10% of the cost and that they can submit thousands of proofs

Announcing The Aligned Builders Hackathon Results

Announcing The Aligned Builders Hackathon Results

We’re thrilled to officially announce the winners of the Aligned Builders Hackathon! The incredible talent and dedication of all participants made this an event to remember, showcasing the potential unlocked by ZKPs and blockchain technologies through the power of new zkVMs, overcoming bottlenecks with fast and cost-efficient verification using

Introduction: Hash functions in Cryptography

Introduction: Hash functions in Cryptography

Cryptographic Hash Functions (CHF) are fundamental to securing the digital world. From protecting passwords to enabling blockchain and zero-knowledge (ZK) systems, CHFs play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity, security, and privacy of data. This blog is the first in a series where we’ll explore the world of

A Series On Hash Functions

A Series On Hash Functions

The development and use of integrity/zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs has accelerated over the past few years. The introduction of general purpose ZK virtual machines, which allow us to write and prove Rust code, has made developing verifiable applications easier and faster. We have blockchains like Mina that prove every block

Reflections on the first Aligned Builders Hackathon

Reflections on the first Aligned Builders Hackathon

What an incredible journey it’s been! The first Aligned Builders Hackathon has officially come to a close, and we’re beyond impressed by the talent and commitment from all our participants. From experienced developers to first-timers diving into ZK proofs and Rust, every team brought something unique to the

Aligned Builders Hackathon: Judging Criteria and Submission Instructions

Aligned Builders Hackathon: Judging Criteria and Submission Instructions

The inaugural Aligned Builders Hackathon is in its closing stretch, with over 250 hackers actively collaborating and innovating within our community. Over the last four weeks we have watched these projects come together and we’re eager to see what our participants will deliver. This hackathon is the first phase