Aligned Layer protocol
Overview
Aligned Layer is an Actively Validated Service (AVS) built on EigenLayer that provides a decentralized verification layer for cryptographic proofs, including zero-knowledge proofs. It enables rollups and other protocols to submit proofs for verification at reduced cost while inheriting Ethereum’s economic security.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Aligned Layer connects to 1 tracked entity, most strongly to EigenLayer.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 1 of 1 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
restakes_on | EigenLayer | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Aligned Layer?
Aligned Layer is a verification layer that sits on top of EigenLayer, allowing any protocol to submit cryptographic proofs (e.g., ZK proofs) for efficient verification by a decentralized network of operators.
How does Aligned Layer achieve low verification costs?
It batching proofs and using a dedicated operator set to perform verification, reducing the on-chain verification burden and leveraging EigenLayer’s restaking mechanism to secure the service without deploying new validators.
Which proof systems does Aligned Layer support?
Aligned Layer is designed to be proof-system agnostic, supporting multiple types such as Groth16, PLONK, and other ZK proof systems, allowing flexibility for developers.
What is Aligned Layer connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, Aligned Layer is linked to 1 other tracked entity, most strongly to EigenLayer.
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