It’s at all times enjoyable to listen to about new grants as they’re awarded, however what occurs after the announcement? On this collection, we’ll examine in on tasks which can be nicely underway – or already on the end line. Learn on to find out about some latest milestones and achievements by grantees!
Baseline
The Baseline challenge is defining a protocol that permits companies to synchronize their techniques of report and scale back pricey errors in B2B transactions. It makes use of the Ethereum Mainnet as a typical body of reference, whereas retaining confidential enterprise logic and information non-public utilizing zero-knowledge proofs. The challenge is housed underneath the Ethereum OASIS. First launched in March 2020 by a gaggle of 15 groups, Baseline is now overseen by representatives from over 30 corporations and organizations. At the moment in v0.1.0, launched in August 2020, Baseline already presents many instruments for enterprise customers together with:
The funding awarded to Baseline was allotted for the just lately introduced Baseline Protocol Grants program, administered by Baseline’s governing our bodies through Open Collective to assist continued analysis, improvement and adoption.
Comply with Baseline’s progress on Twitter @baselineproto, contribute on Github or be a part of the dialog on Discord, Slack and Telegram.
Aztec for PLONK
The Aztec group are blazing trails within the zero data realm because the creators of PLONK, an environment friendly and common SNARK building, and its successors TurboPlonk and UltraPlonk. Aztec acquired a grant in August 2020 towards their work on PLONK and the Rust-based Noir language for programmable privateness inside a PLONK rollup. Aztec has reached some main milestones just lately with PLONK and Noir as key parts, together with:
There’s loads extra within the Aztec pipeline – observe their progress on Twitter @aztecnetwork, Github AztecProtocol, or be a part of the Discord.
