Polygon Labs Acquires Toposware to Lead the Advancement of ZK Technology

Polygon Labs has made a significant acquisition by bringing Toposware, a prominent startup in ZK engineering, into its team. This acquisition marks a major step forward for ZK technology.
Today, we are thrilled to welcome @Toposware, zk, to the Polygon Labs family. Toposware has played a key role in the development of the Type 1 zkEVM and is renowned for their innovative zk-based interoperability solutions.
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— Polygon | Aggregated (@0xPolygon)
June 4, 2024
Toposware Joins Polygon Labs, Pioneers Type 1 ZKEVM Prover
In the first half of this year, Toposware and Polygon Labs collaborated on creating a Type 1 ZKEVM prover. The introduction of ZK proving technology has revolutionized the blockchain industry, and we owe a special thanks to the Toposware team, who are pioneers in this field of research and development.
Polygon Labs has officially announced the addition of Toposware to the company. The merger of Toposware with Polygon’s existing ZK innovation teams is expected to inspire the development of various core areas. These areas include AggLayer, Polygon CDK & Polygon zkEVM, and an upgrade for Polygon as a ZK validium.
Toposware is an active participant in the ZK research community and has also been responsible for the creation of the Type 1 prover, a significant open-source contribution to the Ethereum ecosystem. The inclusion of the Type 1 prover enhances the security of existing chains and enables attachment to the AggLayer, which offers a neutral and interoperable network for sovereign blockchains.
Polygon PoS Network to Connect with AggLayer, Research Underway
While these advancements are notable, they do not provide a complete solution. However, the Type 1 prover has proven to be highly cost-efficient in validating Ethereum transactions. In February, the cost per transaction was $0.0029, with $0.534 spent to prove an Ethereum block.
The acquisition of Toposware is expected to bring positive changes to all Polygon protocols. Research is currently underway to connect the Polygon PoS network to the AggLayer in the coming months, following community consensus. TopoSWAP will play a crucial role in transitioning the network to a ZK-protected chain.
Polygon Labs has been at the forefront of ZK research and development in the industry, bridging the gap between theory and practical application. The widespread adoption of Plonky3, an open-source technology used for building SP1, is just one example of how Polygon’s research is influencing other ZK teams.
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