ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the zero-knowledge proof generation layer Fermah has completed a $5.2 million seed round financing, led by a16z's CSX and Lemniscap, with participation from Bankless Ventures, Longhash Ventures, the P-OPS team, Public Works, ZK Validator, Lambda Class, Daedalus, Zero DAO, Velocity Capital, Daemon Ventures, and angel investors including Balaji Srinivasan and Sandeep Nailwal.According to the Web3 asset data platform RootData, Fermah is a general-purpose zero-knowledge proof generation layer. It acts as a marketplace, with suppliers including GPUs and FPGAs. On the demand side, Fermah can generate proofs for any instance using ZK.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the blockchain research organization NEBRA is launching Universal Proof Aggregation technology, which allows multiple independent zero-knowledge proofs to be combined into a single compact proof to reduce blockchain verification costs.It is reported that the system will officially launch on Ethereum, aiming to lower the high costs of proof settlement. Zero-knowledge technology is a method of verification that does not disclose information, widely used in the blockchain field, such as zkVM, zkRollups, and zk co-processors.

ChainCatcher news, according to RootData data, the Data Ownership Protocol token (DOP) has increased by 85.76% in the last 24 hours, currently priced at $0.011.Additionally, the Web3 asset data platform RootData shows that the Data Ownership Protocol (DOP) is utilizing zero-knowledge proofs to achieve flexible transparency on top of Ethereum L1. DOP allows users and DApps to privately store assets and conduct transactions, or selectively disclose token holdings and historical information.

ChainCatcher news, the programmable privacy network Aleo has launched the testnet Beta version validator incentive program. From July 1 to 15, users can earn Aleo credit points by solving Coinbase puzzles and generating zero-knowledge proofs. The official will provide 1 million credit points for validators, and accumulating 1,000 mainnet credit points will qualify for the minimum reward. If the points earned by users are less than this amount, they will not be eligible for rewards.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Rarimo has launched the RariMe app, which is an alternative to Worldcoin. RariMe allows users to generate a passport to verify their uniqueness through zero-knowledge proofs (ZK) without revealing their identity.Unlike Worldcoin's use of eye scans, RariMe uses smartphone scans of passports for verification. RariMe also supports anonymous, blockchain-driven referendums and plans to conduct programmable airdrops to specific national citizens via passport ZK. RariMe aims to enhance privacy and provide a truly anonymous way to interact in Web3.

ChainCatcher news, the decentralized proof network NovaNet announced the completion of a $3 million financing round, led by Finality Capital, with participation from several institutions including Arrington Capital and the Avalanche Foundation, dedicated to building the world's first zero-knowledge proof incentive layer suitable for various scenarios.NovaNet offers locally verifiable computing and privacy-preserving applications, supporting a wide range of applications from AI, decentralized IoT (DePIN) to gaming.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Polygon ID has spun off from Polygon Labs to operate independently and has been renamed Privado ID. Privado ID aims to expand beyond the Polygon network.Privado ID is designed by the team behind the Iden3 protocol and PolygonID, enabling individuals to control their own data, using cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs to verify their age, qualifications, and other details without sharing personal information. The project states that it also supports W3C identity standards and can be used with any EVM-compatible blockchain, with plans to support non-EVM blockchains in the future.The Privado ID team includes Polygon co-founders David Schwartz and Antoni Martin serving as CEO and COO, respectively, Jordi Baylina (a key figure in the development of Polygon zkEVM) serving as a technical advisor, and Polygon Labs co-founder Sandeep Nailwal serving as a growth advisor.

ChainCatcher news, ZK technology developer =nil; announced on social media that co-founder Konstantin Lomashuk will serve as the new CEO of =nil; former CEO Misha Komarov will transition to a strategic role within the =nil; ecosystem.

ChainCatcher message, Vitalik Buterin posted on Warpcast: "Welcome Optimism to the L2 club with stage 1, and looking forward to more L2s, especially those based on zero-knowledge proofs, joining."