Since we published the SNARKtor whitepaper in February 2024, our team at Telos have been hard at work developing it into a groundbreaking protocol that scales zk-SNARKs in blockchain ecosystems. In this article, we’ll take you through the journey of SNARKtor’s progress since its announcement, the milestones we’ve achieved, and where we’re headed next.

The Telos Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of Telos X (www.tlosx.com), a cutting-edge cryptocurrency exchange that partners with the Binance Link Program.

At Telos, we’ve been hard at work laying the foundation for a major evolution in blockchain technology. From assembling a ‘Gigabrain’ team of ZK researchers and developers to participating in industry-leading events, redefining our brand, and launching various user acquisition campaigns, we’ve been fully focused on creating something extraordinary. Now, we’re excited to finally share it with our community. But before we dive into what’s next, let’s take a moment to recap everything that has unfolded at Telos over the past few months.

August was a milestone month for Telos, marked by growth and innovation. We launched our refreshed brand guidelines, reflecting our evolving identity and commitment to excellence. The much-anticipated Tekika mint energized our community, while the TLOS token gained wider recognition with new exchange listings. We also kicked off our developer education campaign with Hackquest, empowering the next generation of blockchain innovators. As we reflect on August, we're proud of our progress and excited for the journey ahead. Let's take a deep dive into everything we've worked on:

Telos Executive Director, John Lilic, sat down with J.T. Buice, one of the six founding members of Telos and the current head of infrastructure. Their conversation covered everything from the origins of Telos to the intricate details of its operational framework.

At Eth Belgrade we had the opportunity to sit down with Zarko Gvozdenovic, SW Principal Consultant at Ponos Technology, to discuss his background, expertise, and the exciting developments for the development of our hardware-accelerated zkEVM L2.

Tekika is a unique quest experience built within the Telos ecosystem. What does this mean? Tekika is an NFT project that takes you through narrative-driven quests. Completion of quests earns you XP points (experience points), gives you real rewards and upgrades your PFP. Essentially, participants in Tekika can earn and evolve a unique avatar while unlocking exclusive content and rewards.

Following our tremendous success at EthCC with the SNARKtor proof of concept and all the new opportunities that this is bringing to Telos, we have decided to double down on our efforts in developing zero-knowledge (ZK) technology, including advancements in client-side proving. This strategic focus will allow us to drive innovation and lead in the blockchain space with cutting-edge solutions, unlocking real-world use cases and delivering tangible benefits to users and industries alike.

This June 2024 Telos Block Producer Report, prepared by Daniel Marcelo, offers an analysis of the performance and reliability of block producers across the Telos network. The report includes detailed metrics on block producer activities, highlighting significant network advancements and performance metrics.

At EthCC in Brussels, our CTO Jesse Schulman is showcasing a new live demonstration of SNARKtor, our proof aggregation protocol. This tool aggregates Zero Knowledge proofs (ZKPs) to scale them on-chain. Our live demo in Brussels shows SNARKtor handling real transactions on a testnet. The Battleship game runs live, with proofs submitted on-chain. This proof of concept is a critical step towards deploying SNARKtor on the mainnet.

Hardware-software co-design optimizes system performance and efficiency by developing hardware and software in tandem. This approach drives advancements in AI, blockchain technology, and other fields by integrating components seamlessly and addressing specific application needs. As computing demands increase, co-design remains pivotal for innovation and meeting future technological challenges.

As we enter July, let's take a moment to reflect on the key developments and milestones achieved last month.We proudly announced our Diamond sponsorship at EthCC, where we'll debut our SNARKtor proof of concept. Our ecosystem welcomed new integrations with Ormi Labs, Yasp.Fi, Ankr, and dRPC, enhancing our platform's functionality and reach. Additionally, our role as Super Sponsors at ETH Belgrade and the launch of the MinoNFT fantasy football competition have kept our community engaged and excited. Let’s dive into the highlights of June and explore what lies ahead for Telos.