Aligned Layer

The First Universal Verification Layer for Ethereum.

Built With

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Partners

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What's Aligned Layer?

It's a proof verification layer developed on top of the EigenLayer using restaking and proof aggregation. This will enable cost-effective verification of any SNARK proof, leveraging Ethereum validators' security without the limitations of Ethereum.

The problem

Ethereum wasn't originally designed for ZK proofs. Integrating new primitives into Ethereum for evolving proving systems is a slow and challenging process. Aligned Layer will transform Ethereum into a highly efficient and cost-effective platform for SNARK verification.

Neutrality

We are not in favor of any specific type of SNARK, and we support anyone involved in zero-knowledge technology development or research. Our focus is on supporting the development and research community involved in various proof systems.

Mission

With Aligned Layer, we are expanding Ethereum's ZK capabilities to include an interesting variety of them in the Ethereum ecosystem. We want to offer the infrastructure for the future of trustless applications using verifiable computation and Ethereum's security.

Timeline

February 2024
Aligned Layer MVP.
March 2024
Private Testnet & Tendermint Public Testnet.
March 2024
Public Whitepaper Draft Release.
April 2024
Private EigenLayer Testnet.
May 2024
Public EigenLayer Testnet.
September 2024
Mainnet Launch.

Backed by

Investors

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Hack VCLemniscapLambda Class LogoDAO5 LogoBankless Ventures logopaperStarkware logoO1 Labs Logo

Angel Investors

SREERAM KANNAN

DANIEL LUBAROV

WEIKENG CHEN

DCBUILDER

SIZE CHAD

SAM NODEGUARDIANS

BRANDON KASE

OMER SHLOMOVITS

JOHN ZIMMEREBNER

AJIT TRIPATHI

LUKASZ KOZINSKI

Our Team

Roberto José (RJ) Catalán Founder

Roberto José (RJ) Catalán

Founder

Federico Carrone Founder

Federico Carrone

Founder

Diego Kingston Technical Advisor and Core Research Contributor

Diego Kingston

Technical Advisor and Core Research Contributor

Mauro Toscano Technical Advisor and Core Engineer Contributor

Mauro Toscano

Technical Advisor and Core Engineer Contributor

Incubated by Lambda Class.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: April 2024.