Comparison

Comparative advantages of ZKP and zkEVM

Compared to other scaling solutions, ZK rollups stand out due to their strong security guarantees and broad range of applications they can support. They are also EVM-compatible, allowing them to leverage existing smart contract infrastructure and developer communities. Thus, the holy grail of layer-2 solutions was seen as the best of both worlds: EVM rollups with computation verified by ZK proofs.These ZK-EVMs have been in the works for a few years, with projects such as zkSync, Starkware, Polygon, and Scroll building implementations. The primary trade-off today is between EVM-compatibility and ZK-efficiency for proof generation.

Hyper Chain zkEVM implementation aims to prioritize EVM-equivalence down to the opcode level, and Ethereum-equivalence at the broader systems level, while mitigating any proving performance drawbacks via protocol design. This allows for a balance between EVM-compatibility and ZK-efficiency for proof generation. The result is a highly scalable and secure platform that allows for a wide range of applications and use cases.

Compared to other Layer 2 scaling solutions, Hyper Chain zkEVM has the potential to greatly enhance privacy and scalability. By reducing on-chain data and keeping sensitive data off-chain, ZK-EVM can help reduce congestion on the Ethereum network and improve transaction throughput. Additionally, ZK-EVM provides strong security guarantees, making it a highly secure platform for applications that require confidentiality and privacy. Overall, the combination of scalability, security, and privacy makes Hyper Chain zkEVM a highly promising solution for the Ethereum ecosystem.

To achieve the goal of building a permissionless, decentralized and secure Layer 2 solution in the form of zkEVM, more information of Hyper Chain's architecture and tokenomics designs are described in the rest of the doc.