Venture Firm A16z Releases Jolt, a 'Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machine'
Summary
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has released open-source code for "Jolt," its zero-knowledge virtual machine (zkVM), as part of its venture into deep tech research. The code aims to help blockchains and a16z's portfolio companies scale their operations. Jolt supports RISC-V ISA and Rust programming language, claiming to be "10x" faster than its nearest competitor. The technology uses zero-knowledge cryptography to improve blockchain efficiency and privacy. A16z's research initiatives are aimed at improving its reputation as an investor and advancing the industry, with the open-sourced code reflecting a long-term investment approach.
