LayerZero unveils Akita, a post-quantum polynomial commitment scheme for Zero
LayerZero introduced Akita, which it calls the first production-ready lattice-based polynomial commitment scheme for post-quantum security. The primitive is designed to be a standalone component any proof system can adopt, and it is positioned as the first major step toward making the Zero blockchain quantum-secure.
- Akita's landmark integration is with Jolt, the zkVM LayerZero is building alongside a16z crypto; both Jolt and Jolt Pro — the implementation underpinning Zero — will use it.
- The team notes lattice-based cryptography is what NIST standardized for post-quantum encryption, framing Akita as bringing that standard to blockchain proof systems.
- No timeline for Zero's full quantum-readiness was given; Akita is described as the opening move in that effort.
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- Akita is a standalone primitive that can be adopted by any proof system seeking post-quantum security. But its landmark integration is with Jolt, the zkVM we’re developing alongside the team at @a16zcrypto. Both Jolt and Jolt Pro, the implementation that underpins the Zero Replying to their earlier post: Lattice-based cryptography is what will secure the entire internet. It's what NIST standardized for post-quantum encryption. The rest of the internet already made this decision, and Akita brings it to…x.com ↗
- Introducing Akita, the first production-ready, lattice-based polynomial commitment scheme for post-quantum security. It’s the first major step in making Zero quantum-secure, and will be implemented in Jolt on day one, thanks to our partnership with @a16zcrypto. Read the fullx.com ↗
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