Polygon zkEVM is a solution aimed at improving Ethereum's efficiency. It's like an enhanced Layer 2 system using zero-knowledge proofs, a type of cryptography, to speed up transactions and reduce costs.
Polygon zkEVM
DeFi
Infrastructure
Description
Here's how it works:
- Trusted Sequencer: This part collects and organizes transactions.
- Trusted Aggregator: It checks these transactions and creates a sort of 'proof' to show they're valid.
- Consensus Contract: Finally, this component confirms everything is correct and records the transactions.
In summary, Polygon zkEVM makes Ethereum transactions faster, cheaper, and more secure, addressing some of the main challenges faced by the Ethereum network.
Team of the Project
Sandeep Nailwal
Co-Founder
Sandeep Nailwal is a co-founder of Polygon and has been actively involved in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space for several years. Sandeep has a deep understanding of decentralized systems and has been focused on driving the adoption of blockchain technology. He has been instrumental in building partnerships, fostering developer communities, and promoting the growth of Polygon ecosystem.
Jaynti Kanani
Co-Founder
Jaynti Kanani has a strong background in computer science and blockchain technology. With his expertise, Jaynti has been instrumental in the technical development and strategic direction of Polygon. He has played a crucial role in driving innovation and scaling solutions for the Ethereum network.
Antony Martin
Co-Founder & Business Development Lead
Antony Martin is a Co-Founder and Business Development Lead at Polygon Hermez. He has extensive experience in Digital Asset Development as a Finance professional with over 14 years experience in Deutsche Bank and self taught software development skills. He has tested expertise in global coordination of teams and project management.
David Schwartz
Co-Founder
David Schwartz is a dynamic leader with a passion for cutting-edge technology. With a focus on blockchain-based solutions, he drives the development of Polygon ID, a groundbreaking identity system with programmable privacy. As the Project Lead for Polygon zkEVM, he spearheads the scaling of payments and token transfers on Ethereum. David's entrepreneurial spirit led him to co-found Ausum Cloud, revolutionizing cloud services. With extensive experience in cloud ICT and managed services, he has mastered the art of virtualization and hybrid environments. David's impressive career also includes roles as CTO, COO, and Operations Manager, delivering exceptional solutions to diverse industries.
Jordi Baylina
Technical Lead
Jordi Baylina, a skilled solidity programmer and software engineer, brings a wealth of experience to Polygon. Before joining Polygon, he co-founded the White Hat Group, where he played a key role in resolving the DAO Hack in 2016. This hack jeopardized 10% of the total ETH in existence, but Jordi and his team successfully rescued funds, targeted other hackers, and returned the funds to DAO token holders. In 2017, they also recovered millions of dollars in ETH and tokens.
Anurag Arjun
Ex Co-Founder
Anurag Arjun is also a co-founder of Polygon and has contributed to the project's success by leveraging his expertise in blockchain technology, business development, and marketing. Anurag has played a vital role in shaping the vision and strategy of Polygon, as well as in building strong relationships with industry partners and stakeholders.