The Singapore SDAO Foundation, as a global decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), is dedicated to advancing the most cutting-edge technologies in the blockchain field—Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP). At its core, the foundation focuses on deep technical innovation, aiming to combine algorithm optimization with hardware devices to drive widespread adoption of ZKP, enhancing the privacy protection and scalability of blockchain ecosystems. The foundation’s technology spans ZKP protocols, the decentralized IoT (Depin) track, and the innovation of smart hardware applications, with the goal of addressing the current bottlenecks in blockchain technology concerning performance, privacy, and security.
Breakthroughs and Applications of ZKP Technology:
Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) is an encryption protocol that allows the verification of information without revealing any sensitive data. Its core strength lies in proving the correctness of a statement or computation without exposing the content of the information. The widespread application of ZKP is crucial to improving blockchain privacy and efficiency, particularly in financial services, identity verification, and supply chain management.
In close collaboration with Shunhe International, SDAO Foundation has launched a high-performance computing platform for the blockchain industry based on the ZKP-SOC chip, optimized for ZKP operations. The key application of ZKP algorithms in blockchain is Verifiable Computation, with computational complexity generally at O(n), where n is the input data size. To improve efficiency in large-scale data processing, the foundation has focused on optimizing ZKP algorithms, particularly making breakthroughs in Snark and STARK technologies (Succinct Non-Interactive Arguments of Knowledge and Scalable Transparent Arguments of Knowledge). These technologies dramatically reduce computation and storage overhead, boosting blockchain transaction throughput and verification speed.
ZKP Algorithm Optimization and Hardware Synergy:
The ZKP-SOC chip developed by SDAO Foundation uses hardware acceleration based on Groth16 and PLONK algorithms to efficiently generate and verify zero-knowledge proofs with low power consumption. The Groth16 protocol optimizes the space complexity of ZKPs using elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), with proof size scaling at O(1), significantly improving proof generation and verification efficiency. PLONK, on the other hand, offers various optimization paths while maintaining security, especially when supporting multi-party computations (MPC), reducing computational complexity to O(k), where k is the number of participants.
By combining the ZKP-SOC chip with blockchain protocols, SDAO Foundation has successfully addressed privacy and data security issues in decentralized IoT (Depin) applications. Using ZKP, IoT devices can submit verifiable computation results to the blockchain without revealing sensitive data, ensuring secure and private data exchanges between devices.
The Depin Track: Merging Smart Hardware and Blockchain:
SDAO Foundation’s innovations in the Depin track go beyond just applying ZKP technology; they involve a deep integration of blockchain with smart hardware. For instance, the foundation is advancing a ZKP-powered smart watch—Z K W a t c h—that combines zero-knowledge proof with health data mining. After encrypting health data, the watch generates succinct proofs using ZKP protocols, ensuring user privacy while participating in decentralized mining.
ZKWatch leverages zk-SNARKs (Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Arguments of Knowledge) to allow health data to be effectively validated and participate in mining pools through decentralized networks, without disclosing specific information. With hardware acceleration via the ZKP-SOC chip, the watch performs data validation and mining tasks at low power, enhancing user experience and pushing forward the Depin track.
Data Privacy Protection and Decentralized Finance (DeFi):
In decentralized finance (DeFi), the foundation’s technical advantage is particularly evident. By integrating ZKP with DeFi, the foundation solves the data leakage issues that traditional financial systems face. With ZKP, the privacy of blockchain financial transactions is securely maintained. Transaction parties can validate the legitimacy of a transaction without revealing specific amounts, assets, or account details.
For example, in the issuance of the ZPN token based on ZKP technology, the foundation employs zk-rollups, which allows bulk processing of numerous transactions to reduce blockchain congestion and improve scalability. zk-rollups compress transaction data, generating a succinct proof that only needs to be validated by nodes, instead of processing all the transaction data repeatedly—greatly enhancing system capacity.
Global Collaboration and Technology Ecosystem:
The SDAO Foundation’s influence goes beyond technical innovation to include global strategic partnerships. The foundation has established collaborations with 20 leading blockchain companies and top-tier financial media outlets, promoting the implementation of ZKP across multiple industries. This partnership network provides global communities with technical support, fosters blockchain technology exchange, and encourages knowledge sharing.
Conclusion:
The Singapore SDAO Foundation stands at the forefront of blockchain technology, with its deep innovations in Zero-Knowledge Proofs, blockchain smart hardware, and the Depin track. Through continuous algorithm optimization, hardware performance enhancement, and global collaborations, the foundation is committed to building a more secure, privacy-preserving, and efficient blockchain ecosystem. Moving forward, SDAO will continue to promote the global adoption of ZKP technology, accelerate the rollout of decentralized applications, and inject new vitality and momentum into the digital economy.
