Space and Time’s Mainnet Launch: A ZK-Proven Revolution in Blockchain Data
The blockchain landscape is transforming with the launch of Space and Time’s public, permissionless mainnet. Backed by Microsoft and built by MakeInfinite Labs, this groundbreaking project introduces zero-knowledge (ZK)-proven data infrastructure to revolutionize how crypto applications interact with data.
Space and Time offers a decentralized, verifiable database. Smart contracts can now seamlessly query historical, cross-chain, and off-chain data with unprecedented security. The platform indexes data from major networks like Ethereum, making it readily accessible via a decentralized network of validators. Developers utilize Space and Time’s Proof of SQL, a sub-second ZK coprocessor ensuring cryptographic proofs with every query.
“Before Space and Time,” explains Scott Dykstra, co-founder at Space and Time, “on-chain applications lacked the ability to securely query user data from blockchain activity databases without compromising security.” This innovative platform empowers developers to build secure on-chain applications, leveraging cryptographic proofs to seamlessly connect cloud databases to smart contracts.
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Space and Time boasts an impressive roster of early adopters. Prominent financial institutions, major cloud providers (including Microsoft Azure and Google BigQuery), and leading crypto projects such as Chainlink, Sui, and ZKsync are already integrated or actively building within the Space and Time ecosystem. The native utility token, SXT, is slated for release on May 8th, further solidifying the project’s decentralized structure. The mainnet’s permissionless nature welcomes community participation as validators and delegated stakers. The testnet already showcases a robust global network of over 30 validators across the US, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
MakeInfinite Labs, the driving force behind Space and Time, received strategic funding from Microsoft in 2022, a testament to the project’s innovative potential. Their contributions extend beyond Space and Time, encompassing other notable projects like Blitzar and the Chainlink DeFi Yield Index.