zkPorter

OXOA Network utilizes the zkPorter protocol in data processing, enabling cheap, fast, and secure data processing (most suitable for gaming projects).

What is zkPorter?

When building zkSync's Layer 3 solution, developers can pick among three data availability choices while using the same infrastructure for their project. Developers can set their own pricing, performance, and security trade-offs.

• ZK rollup — Complete Ethereum security (suitable for DeFi).

• zkPorter — Combination of on-chain and off-chain data to optimize for cheap, quick, and secure (excellent for gaming).

• Validium – Maximize performance with somewhat less security than Ethereum (Limitless Use Cases).

zkPorter: The Driver of Crypto Mass Adoption

zkPorter is a great persuader for fee-sensitive users because the fees are 100 times less than those of zkRollup accounts. ((keep in mind the rollup fees are already 100x less than the Ethereum layer 1 fees))

How can it achieve these feats?

First, zkPorter is a volition, meaning user data may be kept either off-chain or on-chain. Dapps and blockchains can build and manage their zkPorter shards. Projects operating on a zkPorter shard can choose whether their shard will support public or private transactions, where data will be stored, and whatever governance model they like.

When users choose to keep data off-chain rather than on the Ethereum mainnet, the data is safeguarded by a network of "Guardians." Guardians will be zkSync token holders who will monitor all state changes and certify data availability. For the user's data to be kept, at least two-thirds of all Guardians must sign each block. While the whole Merkle root data is saved off-chain with Guardians, the final state [12]hash will be updated on the Ethereum mainnet, along with the validity proof that will be checked by the Ethereum verifier contract, ensuring that all transactions and state changes are legitimate. Because the mainnet blockchain will only store the new state and no transaction data, a zkPorter shard will be 100x cheaper than a zkRollup shard.

However, because the Merkle root data is held off-chain, the user cannot be guaranteed that they will be able to bridge over their cash to their Layer 1 account. There is no method for the user to show the layer 1 chain to which the genuine owner is without a comprehensive record of the Merkle root state changes. The user will have to rely on the Proof of Stake network of Guardians to safeguard their data. Although zkPorter may not provide as many security assurances as zkSync's zkRollup, it is still more secure than alternative layer 2 scaling options such as sidechains and optimistic rollups.

There are hazards connected with zkPorter that the zkRollup does not have; for example, if more than one-third of the Guardians behave maliciously, they can suspend block production and shut down the network. Fortunately, the Matter Labs team has foreseen this and is developing a forced departure method to remove any user cash from zkPorter; however, the Guardians stake will remain frozen. If more than two-thirds of Guardians act maliciously, they can freeze all accounts on zkPorter, and the forced leave mechanism will no longer operate. Individuals are not motivated to attack the network because transactions on zkPorter can only be conducted with validity proofs, and the Operator and Guardians can NEVER take user cash. In the worst-case situation, money may be frozen. Suppose the Guardians conspire and freeze all zkPorter accounts. In that case, that implies they also froze all of their investment in the process, which makes no sense unless they do it for some political cause, which is still conceivable but improbable.

Besides the cheap fee matter, the potential effects of zkPorter for zkSync-based dApps are enormous. By removing scalability limitations, zkPorter enables dApps to execute many more transactions without sacrificing security or suffering expensive costs. Developers may now create more complicated and feature-rich applications that can grow and cater to a broader user base.

These criteria are enough to make zkPorter a key driver of crypto mass adoption.

As a Web3 indie game developer, you are probably interested in creating a great game experience with innovative features but without imposing gas fees for users. OXOA Network with its excellent technology platform for gaming projects will be a wise choice to launch your game project!