Kakarot zkEVM is a type of Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) designed for enhanced security and scalability in blockchain applications. It's implemented in Cairo, a programming language used in CairoVM, and is particularly useful for developers working with Ethereum smart contracts.
Description
Here's how it works:
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Zero-Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM): Kakarot is a zkEVM, meaning it can mathematically verify the validity of transactions and blocks. This adds an extra layer of security.
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Designed for Starknet: Starknet is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, and Kakarot allows developers to deploy Ethereum smart contracts on it.
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Key Features
- Provable Transactions and Blocks: Ensures high security by allowing for the mathematical verification of transactions.
- Cairo Implementation: Utilizes Cairo language, enhancing compatibility and functionality within the CairoVM environment.
- Ethereum Ecosystem Compatibility: Developers can build and deploy Ethereum-compatible decentralized applications (DApps) using Kakarot.
- Interoperability with Starknet: Kakarot works seamlessly with Starknet protocols, offering developers more tools and options for DApp development.
In summary, Kakarot offers developers a secure and scalable platform for building Ethereum-based applications, with the added benefits of interoperability and compatibility within the Ethereum and Starknet ecosystems.
Team of the Project
Clément Walter
CTO
Clément is an engineer with an extensive experience in several fields. He was a fashion creator, a Lead Data Scientist, a Full Stack Developer, a founder of StarkSheet, an AI company. He is now the CTO of Kakarot zkEVM.
Elias Tazartes
CEO
Elias is the CEO of Kakarot zkEVM. He has a Master in Financial Mathematics and in Finance and strategy. He worked for BNP Paribas as a Structurer , and as a Software Engineer for Theodo, an IT company.
Harsh B.
Harsh is the Core Developer of Kakarot zkEVM. He has experience in Polygon Technology as a Protocol Engineer and is also experienced in Blockchain development.
Funding
Undisclosed
Undisclosed
Seed Round
Vitalik Buterin, Nicolas Led by LongHash Ventures and Stake Capital group, with the participation of CMS Holding, Funbushi Capital, SevenX Ventures, Foresight Ventures, Signum Capital, Bixin Ventures.Bacca (Ledger), Rand Hindi, Starkware, Lambda Class.
Undisclosed amount
Undisclosed amount
Pre-Seed Round
Vitalik Buterin, Nicolas Bacca (Ledger), Rand Hindi, Starkware, Lambda Class.