Kadena, the only scalable Proof of Work blockchain globally, has announced a strategic partnership with Lurk Lab to develop a Zero-Knowledge (ZK) tech stack on the Kadena blockchain ¹. This collaboration aims to enable secure and reliable cross-chain messaging.

Kadena and Lurk Lab are working together to create a robust roadmap for ZK, which includes a ZK bridge between Ethereum and Kadena. This project is expected to achieve two significant milestones in the second half of 2024, with a third milestone to be completed at a later date.

John Wiegley, Kadena's Chief Technology Officer, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting Lurk Lab's unique approach and capabilities in developing robust ZK technology for Kadena. He emphasized the potential impact of this partnership on enhancing zero-knowledge cross-chain messaging.

John Burnham, Co-Founder and CEO of Lurk Lab, shared similar sentiments, emphasizing the critical role of zero-knowledge cryptography in building fast, reliable, and interoperable blockchains . He highlighted Kadena's leadership in this space and expressed excitement about their shared vision for the future of functional programming in blockchain infrastructure.

The partnership between Kadena and Lurk Lab is expected to drive significant advancements in zero-knowledge technology, enhancing the security and reliability of cross-chain messaging. As the blockchain and Web3 industries continue to evolve, collaborations like this are likely to play a crucial role in shaping their future.

About Kadena

Kadena offers the industry's only scalable Proof of Work Layer 1 blockchain, providing infinite scalability, security, and decentralization. Founded in 2017 by Stuart Popejoy and Will Martino, Kadena aims to drive widespread blockchain adoption by offering a Web3 platform for solving real-world problems for businesses

About Lurk Lab

Lurk Lab develops tools that make formally verified computing fast, safe, and easy. By combining zero-knowledge cryptography, formal verification, and distributed consensus technologies, Lurk enables software to be as reliable as mathematics without sacrificing performance.