Developers on Sui Can Now Access ZK Tools Through New Microsoft Tie-Up
Developers working on the fast layer-1 blockchain Sui can now utilize a range of zero-knowledge-proof-based (ZK) tools, thanks to a partnership with the Microsoft-backed data platform Space and Time (SxT). These tools are expected to drive growth in the Web3 gaming sector on the SUI network, according to SxT’s CTO and co-founder Scott Dykstra.
Dykstra explained that these ZK-proven query results can be linked directly to smart contracts on Sui or used to create verifiable dApps or analytics. This is particularly important for Web3 games, where developers need to connect in-game activity with on-chain transactions and mint on-chain rewards based on in-game events. Proof of SQL allows them to do so in a verifiable way.
For instance, developers can index Sui in real time after block finality, combine this data with off-chain data from their app or game, and store the entire chain state while proving the results with Proof of SQL—a unique ZK-proof developed by SxT.
“In order for an application to be truly Web3-native, decentralized, and blockchain-compatible, it has to be verifiable end-to-end,” a spokesperson for the Sui Foundation told Decrypt. “That’s what Space and Time enables.”
Growing Web3 Gaming Niche on SUI Network
Following its launch in May, the head of gaming partnerships at Mysten Labs, the developer team behind Sui, revealed that over 40 games had already been constructed on the blockchain. One of the network’s main benefits is its ability to modify in-game assets, such as upgrading a gold-level sword or shield to legendary status and giving it new capabilities in real-time.
“Sui is a leader in blockchain gaming, and by integrating SxT’s verifiable compute layer, they are providing developers with the necessary tools to build and manage complex, data-driven reward systems within their games in a verifiable way,” Dykstra told Decrypt. “This sets a new standard for transparency and trustlessness in the Web3 gaming community.”
Hot Take: The Future of Web3 Gaming Looks Bright on SUI Network
The collaboration between Sui and Space and Time is poised to revolutionize Web3 gaming by providing developers with powerful ZK tools. This will enable seamless integration of in-game activity with on-chain transactions while ensuring verifiability throughout. With over 40 games already built on the SUI network shortly after its launch in May, the potential for growth within the Web3 gaming niche is significant. The ability to modify in-game assets in real-time adds another layer of dynamism to the gaming experience. The integration of SxT’s verifiable compute layer sets a new standard for transparency and trustlessness within the Web3 gaming community.
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