It’s always fun to hear about new grants as they are awarded, but what happens after the announcement? In this series, we’ll check out projects that are well underway – or already on the finish line. Read on to learn about some recent recipient milestones and achievements!
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The Baseline Project defines a protocol that allows companies to synchronize their systems of record and reduce costly errors in B2B transactions. It uses the Ethereum mainnet as a common frame of reference, while keeping business logic confidential and data private using zero-knowledge proofs. The project is hosted under the Ethereum OASIS. First of all spear in March 2020 by a group of 15 teamsBaseline is now overseen by representatives from more than 30 companies and organizations. Currently in v0.1.0released in August 2020, Baseline already offers many tools for business users, including:
Funding awarded to Baseline has been allocated to the project recently announced Basic protocol Grant Programadministered by Baseline governing bodies via Open Collective to support continued research, development and adoption.
Follow Baseline’s progress on Twitter @baselineprotocontribute to GitHub or join the conversation on Discord, Soft And Telegram.
Aztec For PINARD
The Aztec team is leading the way in the field of zero knowledge as creators of PINARDan efficient and universal SNARK construction, and its successors TurboPlonk And UltraPlonk. Aztec received a grant in August 2020 for its work on PLONK and the Rust-based Noir language for programmable privacy in a PLONK rollup. Aztec has recently achieved major milestones with PLONK and Noir as key elements, including:
There are many more in the Aztec pipeline – follow their progress on Twitter @réseauaztecGitHub Aztec Protocolor join the Discord.
