• zkSync Era has launched a new Scalable Transparent Argument of Knowledge (STARK)-based proof system called Boojum that promises to run on consumer-grade general processing units (GPUs).
• The upgrade can run on computers with only 16 gigabytes (GB) of GPU random-access memory (RAM), ensuring regular users can participate in network activity.
• Boojum is currently live on the zkSync Era mainnet for testing, generating and verifying “shadow proofs.”
Introduction
Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution zkSync Era has launched a new scalabel transparent argument of knowledge (STARK)-based proof system called Boojum that promises to run on consumer-grade general processing units (GPUs).
Features of the New Proof System
The new proof system reduces costs in the long term and promises better throughput than the current 100 TPS rate. It requires less storage and is cheaper to verify, which drives down the cost of the proof system, and, therefore, the transactions themselves.
Benefits for Consumers
The upgrade can run on computers with only 16 gigabytes (GB) of GPU random-access memory (RAM), ensuring regular users can participate in network activity. The earlier system processed about 100 transactions per second, while Boojum promises to offer superior processing capabilities.
Live Testing
Boojum is currently live on the zkSync Era mainnet for testing, generating and verifying “shadow proofs.” Developers are currently testing shadow proofs with real production data before complete migration and larger use. The new system will be upgraded without any regenesis.
Conclusion
The latest proof system from zkSync offers a number of benefits for consumers such as improved throughput rates and reduced costs while allowing them to engage in network activities from their own computer or laptop with minimal hardware requirements. Live testing is ongoing as developers continue to test shadow proofs with real production data before wide deployment takes place with no need for regenesis.