Space and Time (SxT) has unveiled the launch of Proof of SQL v1, marking the debut of the very first zero-knowledge (ZK) prover system capable of processing data in less than a second. This significant advancement is a game-changer compared to the typical 30-minute duration required by current methods to generate proofs. The release of Proof of SQL v1 is a major milestone for the open-source community.
Proof of SQL is designed to ensure data integrity for developers by validating SQL queries against the original, unaltered data source. This technology allows developers to perform computations on both on-chain and off-chain data much more efficiently than what is currently available in the market. As a result, Proof of SQL has emerged as the fastest ZK proof solution of its kind.
Space and Time is a provable computing layer that has received $20 million in funding from Microsoft. The platform is specifically tailored for AI and blockchain applications, with a focus on enhancing the safety, auditability, and verifiability of AI models. By leveraging large language models (LLMs), developers can quickly and easily create dashboards and conduct cross-chain analytics.
The Proof of SQL protocol, developed by SxT, ensures the accuracy of SQL database queries against untampered data sources. This technology enables developers to carry out computations on both on-chain and off-chain datasets in a trustless manner, with the results automatically validating themselves back to smart contracts during transactions. This groundbreaking innovation paves the way for more sophisticated DeFi protocols that rely on data-driven smart contracts.
Jay White, Co-Founder and Head of Research at SxT, emphasized the significance of achieving sub-second ZK proofs. According to White, this breakthrough will empower smart contracts and AI agents to access on-chain state and external data seamlessly.
Following rigorous testing by the SxT cryptography team, it has been demonstrated that the Proof of SQL protocol can execute analytic queries on tables with over 100,000 rows using a single GPU in less than a second. Initially released as an alpha version to a select group of SxT customers, Proof of SQL is already safeguarding some of the most prominent Web3 apps, financial institutions, and businesses. This versatile technology can be integrated into any type of SQL database, whether centralized or decentralized.