A cutting-edge zero-knowledge proof (ZK-proof) technology known as proof of SQL has been unveiled, promising to reduce the traditional 30-minute wait time for Structured Query Language (SQL) queries to lightning-fast sub-second speeds.
This significant decrease in processing time has the potential to greatly enhance efficiency in applications that require real-time data processing.
Space and Time (SxT), a verifiable compute layer for artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, introduced the new open-source ZK prover for data processing on GitHub on June 12.
In an interview with Cointelegraph, Jay White, co-founder and head of research at SxT, discussed the benchmarks utilized to achieve this impressive sub-second performance:
The alpha release of the proof of SQL was initially made available to a limited group of SxT clients in August 2023 and is now accessible to the public on GitHub.
This cryptographic tool enables community members to execute trustless queries on SxT, while developers can freely download the repository from GitHub.
The launch of the ZK-proof is part of SxT’s broader strategy to enhance the security and performance of decentralized applications (DApps) and foster collaboration within the community.
White emphasized the team’s commitment to user experience (UX) and highlighted their focus on SQL integration to simplify the process for developers:
Efficiently integrating proof of SQL in DApps can significantly improve scalability and performance by streamlining real-time data verification.
According to a press release shared with Cointelegraph, proof of SQL facilitates a direct connection between analytics and smart contracts, unlocking new possibilities for blockchain technology.
White outlined how proof of SQL is designed to scale alongside growing data volumes, complex queries, and future enhancements to address bottlenecks:
The integration of ZK-proofs in the crypto industry holds immense potential, with White envisioning various use cases for this technology:
The rapid advancement of ZK technology is evident in initiatives like StarkWare’s $1 million research fund dedicated to implementing ZK-scaling for Bitcoin, aiming to enhance scalability for both Ethereum and Bitcoin simultaneously through ZK technology.
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