Web3Port Foundation Invests in Lumoz: Leading the Charge for Next-Gen ZK-RaaS Solutions

Web3Port Foundation is thrilled to announce a recent successful investment in Lumoz, alongside prominent co-investors such as IDG Blockchain, OKX Ventures, HashKey Capital, Polygon, and NGC Ventures. Lumoz is a groundbreaking modular compute layer and ZK-RaaS (Zero-Knowledge-Rollup-as-a-Service) platform, leveraging a PoW mining mechanism to provide computational power for rollups, zero-knowledge machine learning (ZK-ML), and zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) verification. Lumoz’s ZK-RaaS solution enables developers to easily launch custom application-specific ZK-rollups, simplifying a process that previously required substantial technical resources. In celebration of community support, Lumoz has launched its largest airdrop to date, esMOZ, valued at $30 million!

According to official information, Lumoz launched the esMOZ airdrop globally one week ago. The total airdrop amount accounts for approximately 10% of the total supply, with a total value of up to $30 million. As of now, the cumulative number of airdrop queries has exceeded 5 million users. The esMOZ airdrop query is still ongoing and is expected to last for one month. Airdrop claims will begin after the Lumoz mainnet launch at the end of this year.

The Lumoz OG NFT event officially went live on November 12 at 16:00 and will run until December 5. Through the Lumoz OG NFT, users will be able to directly exchange esMOZ for MOZ at a 1:1 ratio after the mainnet launch, without any lock-up period. The Lumoz OG NFT comes in three different scarcity levels, each corresponding to different exchange amounts. Lumoz has opened multiple ways to obtain NFTs, such as participating in Galxe events, contributing to Discord community activity, applying for the global KOL incentive program, directing airdrops for Lumoz node holders, and incentive activities for ecosystem project teams/developers. In the future, Lumoz OG NFTs will also support various features, including natural circulation, destruction, and staking. For more details, please follow Lumoz’s official Twitter!

Background: Tackling Ethereum’s Scalability Challenge

Ethereum’s vision as the “world computer of decentralization” has faced the well-known “blockchain trilemma” of balancing decentralization, security, and scalability. This challenge has resulted in high gas fees and limited scalability for Ethereum, impacting the broader adoption of Web3. Rollup technology, particularly ZK-Rollups, is regarded as one of the most promising scaling solutions, designed to significantly enhance scalability while maintaining Ethereum’s robust security architecture.

Rollups work by packaging multiple transactions on a Layer 2 network and submitting them as a single batch to Ethereum’s mainnet (Layer 1) for validation and settlement. This approach enhances transaction speeds and reduces the computational demand on the main network. Rollups are generally divided into two types based on their data validation methodologies: Optimistic Rollups and ZK-Rollups.

• Optimistic Rollups: Use a “fraud-proof” system where roll-up contracts store a full history of state roots and batch hashes. Any incorrect state root can be challenged, rolling back the erroneous batch. Examples of Optimistic Rollups include Arbitrum One, Base, Optimism, Mantle, Blast, Metis, and Boba Network.

• ZK-Rollups: Utilize “validity proofs” by generating zk-SNARKs for each batch, ensuring the accuracy of state roots. ZK-Rollups allow fast on-chain verification of transaction validity. Leading ZK-Rollup solutions include Scroll, Linea, ZKsync Era, Starknet, Loopring, and ZKSpace.

According to the latest data from DefiLlama, Optimistic Rollups currently dominate the market in terms of TVL (Total Value Locked) and active applications, with Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, Blast, and Mantle at the forefront. In comparison, ZK-Rollups like Scroll, Linea, and ZKsync have a smaller market share, highlighting the growth potential for new players in the ZK space.

Despite the significant scalability, throughput, cost, withdrawal speed, and latency advantages offered by ZK-Rollups — an approach endorsed by Vitalik as a key scaling solution for Ethereum — this technology still faces several critical technical challenges that hinder its large-scale adoption. These challenges include:

• High ZKP Computation Costs: Zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) computations demand substantial hardware capabilities and specialized skills, driving up the cost of establishing ZKP compute nodes, a substantial barrier to widespread deployment.
• Centralized Prover Issues: Many Ethereum ZK-Rollup projects rely on centralized provers for ZKP validation. When these centralized nodes experience downtime, attacks, or go offline, they can impact the entire network, potentially halting transaction confirmations.
• Network Security Risks: In centralized settings, ZKP nodes may act in their interest, selectively generating or delaying proofs, which could undermine user trust and compromise network fairness.
• ZKEVM Complexity: The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) was not initially designed to integrate with ZK technology, so generating zk-SNARK proofs for EVM programs involves complex cryptographic conversions and contract compatibility adjustments, adding to technical challenges.

Overcoming these obstacles is crucial to unlocking the full potential of ZK-Rollups and driving widespread adoption of Web3. Addressing these issues will pave the way for ZK-Rollups to play a foundational role in the future of decentralized applications.

Lumoz Solution

Lumoz addresses the challenges faced by ZK-Rollups through a modular computing layer service and a ZK-RaaS (ZK-Rollup-as-a-Service) platform, which effectively simplifies ZK-Rollup costs and ZKP validation processes.

Modular Computing Layer for ZK & AI Computation

Lumoz offers a robust, secure, and flexible modular computing layer and RaaS platform, delivering extensive computational power to global users. By leveraging a PoW mining mechanism, Lumoz supports Rollups, ZK-powered machine learning (ZK-ML), and ZKP validation. This approach optimizes computational resources, enabling scalable, high-performance solutions for developers who need efficient, scalable ZK-Rollup infrastructure.

Features of the Lumoz Computing Layer as a Modular Computation Solution

1. Decentralized Computation: The Lumoz computing layer operates as a decentralized blockchain network using a hybrid consensus of Proof of Stake (PoS) and Proof of Work (PoW) to ensure secure and decentralized computational capacity. This architecture provides continuous ZKP computing support for ZK-Rollups and a secure environment for data processing and model training in AI applications.

2. Robust Computing Stability: Comprised of thousands of GPU/CPU nodes, Lumoz’s computing network ensures reliable ZKP and ZKFP computational support. It also accommodates large-scale parallel processing required for AI, ensuring high efficiency for complex computational tasks.

3. High Compatibility: Lumoz is highly compatible with leading blockchain Rollup solutions, such as Polygon ZKEVM, ZKSync, Scroll, and Starknet. It meets diverse computational demands across AI applications and provides substantial support for various technical stacks through its unique computing mechanisms.

4. Cost Efficiency: By integrating a robust economic model, Lumoz’s decentralized computing layer delivers cost-effective ZKP generation, which also applies to AI computational tasks. This offers an affordable and efficient solution for users requiring substantial blockchain and AI computational resources.

5. Enhanced Security: Lumoz leverages the EigenLayer standard to build an Active Verification Service (AVS). The staking mechanism of EigenLayer fortifies AVS security, providing resilient defenses for high-stakes computational processes.

Through its modular design, Lumoz not only provides a secure and efficient computational environment but also serves as a powerful cloud infrastructure for ZKP computations, delivering flexible and cost-effective solutions. Drawing from extensive experience in ZKP, Lumoz has innovatively optimized circuits and algorithms to significantly improve computational efficiency, addressing the high costs and inefficiencies often faced by Rollup projects and lowering entry barriers for general users in the ZK computational market.

Core Components of the Lumoz Protocol

The modular computing layer of Lumoz is comprised of two main components:

1. ZKProver Node: Acting as the network’s computational engine, the ZKProver Node is responsible for executing tasks within the Lumoz network and generating corresponding Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) or Zero-Knowledge Function Proofs (ZKFPs). These proofs not only validate the correctness of task execution but also ensure privacy and security throughout the process.
2. ZKVerifier Node: This component plays a critical role in the Lumoz network by rigorously verifying the calculations and results produced by ZKProver Nodes. The ZKVerifier Node is essential for ensuring the accuracy of computations and the overall reliability of the network, thereby maintaining the integrity of the entire system.

ZKProver Node

The ZKProver Node is one of the central components of the Lumoz protocol and is responsible for ZKP computations within the protocol. By utilizing task segmentation, parallel computing, and proof aggregation, ZKProver Nodes effectively enhance the efficiency of ZKP computation while reducing overall costs.

1. Task Monitoring: Nodes continuously monitor the chain for tasks associated with specific proof types and initiate calculations accordingly.
2. Proof Computation: Each task is recursively divided into multiple sub-tasks to enable parallel computation. During this process, nodes check their local cache for any reusable precomputed or cached results to further optimize the workflow.
3. Sub-task Aggregation: Once all sub-tasks are complete, the results are aggregated into a single, complete proof.
4. Aggregation and Submission of Multiple Proofs: Instead of submitting individual proofs immediately after generation, nodes wait to combine them with subsequent proofs. The combined proofs and node information are compacted into a single submission, which is then posted on-chain to minimize cost overhead.
5. Awaiting Subsequent Verification Steps: After submission, nodes proceed to the next phase in the verification process.

As ZKProvers within the Lumoz protocol, participants contribute decentralized computational power to the network and earn Lumoz protocol tokens as rewards. This incentivizes broader community involvement while ensuring network stability and transparency.

ZKVerifier Node

The ZKVerifier Node is another essential component of the Lumoz architecture, tasked with verifying ZKPs generated by ZKProver Nodes. It ensures the correctness and validity of proofs submitted on-chain, thus upholding system trust and security. By employing an optimized verification process, the ZKVerifier efficiently handles proofs, reducing operational costs and gas consumption. The ZKVerifier Node’s workflow is illustrated as follows:

​​1. Proof Submission: The proofs generated by ZKProvers are submitted to the Lumoz Chain, initiating the verification task.

2. Proof Verification: Lumoz Chain sends the verification task to multiple ZKVerifier nodes, each performing distributed verification independently.

3. Collective Decision: At least two-thirds of the verification nodes must confirm the validity of the proof, ensuring the authority and consistency of the verification results.

4. Verification Result Handling: Valid proofs and their results are returned to the Lumoz Proof Contract on the blockchain via the Lumoz AVS Oracle. The task results are recorded by the task management contract and synchronized with the Lumoz Chain.

To create a highly transparent, fully decentralized, and censorship-resistant verification network, Lumoz’s ZKVerifier Nodes operate under a licensing mechanism. The license serves as official recognition of a ZKVerifier node’s identity and is a required binding condition for setting up a ZKVerifier node.

ZKVerifier Nodes also earn network economic incentives while participating in data verification and computation. In Lumoz’s tokenomics, there is a total supply of 10 billion MOZ tokens, of which 25% will be allocated to ZKVerifier nodes. These nodes will also have potential opportunities for token airdrops within the Lumoz ecosystem.

Lumoz has set up 100,000 node NFT licenses, divided into 10 tiers for sale. The sales started on June 17, 2024, and went through three rounds (presale, whitelist, and public sale). Currently, only a small portion of the public sale tier is still available, with all other categories sold out. As the Lumoz mainnet goes live, these nodes will officially provide data verification services for Web3 enterprises and users, continuously creating value in the process.

Lumoz ZK-POW and Two-Step Submission Model

To support the massive hardware resource demands brought about by ZK-Rollups, Lumoz adopts the ZK-POW mechanism, providing a unified ZKP computational power marketplace that encourages miners to generate ZKPs for these ZK-Rollups.

In the ZKP computational power marketplace built by Lumoz, participants — including miners, developers, and users — can all benefit from the network, helping to promote the large-scale adoption of ZK-Rollups. As the miner community grows, the decentralized computational layer network they build will also leverage economies of scale.

To encourage more miners to participate in ZKP computation tasks, Lumoz has introduced a two-step submission algorithm for ZKP verification (submit hash first, then verify ZKP). This approach allows for decentralized proof of work, optimizing participation and efficiency in the network.

This algorithm prevents ZKP competition attacks, enabling miners to simultaneously execute multiple ZKP tasks and earn rewards. This incentivizes more miners to stay online, providing stable and continuous ZKP computational power, thereby improving the efficiency of ZKP generation.

By optimizing ZK computation algorithms, Lumoz has significantly lowered the entry barrier, allowing ordinary users to easily join the Lumoz ZK computation network. This contributes to advancing the decentralization of ZK computation.

RaaS Platform:

Lumoz offers ZK-RaaS (Zero-Knowledge Rollup as a Service) to Web3 applications and currently supports Optimistic Rollups (Op Rollups), enabling developers to create their own Rollups through the Lumoz Rollup Launchbase. In Lumoz’s design, each Web3 application can have its own dedicated ZK-Rollup and freely choose its base chain.

Currently, Lumoz supports 5 base chains, multiple types of ZKEVMs, and various DA (Data Availability) and Sequencer configurations. Developers can flexibly deploy ZK-Rollups by selecting components like building blocks, greatly simplifying the process of launching ZK-Rollups.

• Base Chains：Bitcoin、Ethereum、BNB Chain 、Polygon, and Solana
• ZKEVM Types： Polygon ZKEVM、ZKSync、Scroll、StarkNet、Linea、Taiko and ZKEVM
• DA：Layer1、Celestia、EigenLayer、Ethstorage、Avail、Espresso
• Sequencer： Single Node、Espresso、Astria、Radius

Currently, many public chains have adopted Lumoz’s RaaS solution to build ZK-Rollup chains, including:

• MerlinChain: MerlinChain is a Bitcoin Layer 2 solution that integrates advanced technologies such as ZK-Rollup networks, decentralized oracle networks, data availability, and on-chain BTC anti-fraud modules. Its main goal is to enhance Bitcoin’s native assets, protocols, and products on Layer 1 through its Layer 2 network, ultimately aiming to “make Bitcoin interesting again.”

• ZKFair: ZKFair is a community-driven ZK-Rollup based on Polygon CDK and Celestia DA, with 100% token airdrops. It requires no investors, reserves, or pre-mining — completely driven by the community. ZKFair is an experimental L2 network fully owned and governed by the community.

• MATR1X: MATR1X is an innovative cultural entertainment platform that merges gaming, artificial intelligence, esports, and blockchain infrastructure, aiming to transform the global gaming and digital content industry through blockchain and AI technology.

• Ultiverse: Ultiverse is an integrated Web3 platform combining GameFi, NFT, DeFi, Marketplace, and Liquid Staking. Ultiverse aims to build the next-generation gateway connecting Web3 with global players.

• DuckChain: DuckChain is an EVM-compatible TON L2 solution supported by TONSCALE LABS and Arbitrum. This solution offers unprecedented scalability and liquidity, attracting users from both the EVM and Bitcoin ecosystems to join TON.

• REVOX: REVOX is an agent within smart contracts that redefines the paradigm of DApp creation through autonomous agents.

To address cross-chain communication, asset interoperability, and fragmentation issues between Rollups, Lumoz directly utilizes native bridging to enable multi-Rollup interoperability. This process involves deploying a Rollup Recognition Contract (RRC) on each Layer 1, responsible for managing all participating ZK-Rollups in the Native Cross Rollup Communication (NCRC), including adding, pausing, and exiting Rollups. During the cross-chain process, user assets flow through the following path: Rollup1 -> Rollup1’s L1 bridge contract -> Rollup2’s L1 bridge contract -> Rollup2. The entire process is secure and trustless, improving the smoothness of the user experience.

Product and Ecosystem Progress

Over the past two years, Lumoz has achieved significant milestones with multiple test nets and technical upgrades. During the Pre-Alpha tes tnet, 87,567 users participated, driving the success of early testing. In the Alpha test net, participation grew to 286,179, demonstrating strong community engagement and support. The Quidditch test net saw user participation exceed one million, reflecting widespread community recognition and trust.

On the market front, Lumoz has attracted over one million users and garnered attention from more than 30 top-tier ecosystem projects, showcasing strong market momentum and interest. Technologically, the Lumoz team has made substantial improvements to the ZK-POW algorithm, enhancing ZKP-proof efficiency by approximately 50%. The launch of the esMOZ airdrop and the PoW testnet marks an important step in Lumoz’s ecosystem expansion, supporting over 20 high-quality ETH/BTC Layer 2 chains. Additionally, prominent ecosystem chains such as Merlin Chain, ZKFair, Ultiverse, Matr1x, and DuckChain will participate in this airdrop event.

Network and Progress

May 2023: The Pre-Alpha Incentive Testnet attracted over 450,000 participants, resulting in more than 13.5 million transactions. The test net saw 240,000 unique users, 25,000+ PoS validators, and over 100 PoW miners. More than 100 high-quality projects applied to participate, with 14 projects successfully launching their dedicated ZKEVM application chains via Opside ZK-Rollup LaunchBase.

September 2023: The Alpha Incentive Testnet engaged 697,779 community users, drawing 286,179 followers. The network included 25,000 PoS validators, 145 miners contributing hash power, and 15 stable-running ZKEVM chains.

August 27–September 27, 2024: The Lumoz Quidditch Incentive Testnet surpassed 1 million users at the end of the event. It saw 752 participating nodes, 58,183 staked licenses, and 154,414 participants in staking tests. A total of 7,230,356 validation submissions were recorded. The event garnered support from over 30 top ecosystem projects, including OKX Wallet and Bitget Wallet.

November 2024: Lumoz launched the PoW Testnet, a significant update ahead of the mainnet release. The team further optimized the ZK-POW algorithm, improving ZKP-proof efficiency by around 50%. The PoW test net provides more stable, secure, and cost-effective decentralized computing services to over 20 Layer 2 chains in the Lumoz ecosystem, including Merlin Chain, ZKFair, Ultiverse, and Matr1x.

End of 2024: Lumoz is expected to launch its mainnet and Token Generation Event (TGE) by the end of 2024. The team is actively preparing for the official rollout.

Ecosystem Progress

December 2023: Lumoz announced the launch of the Fair-L2 LaunchBase following the success of ZKFair, aimed at supporting more high-quality, community-driven ZK-L2 projects. Over 20 project teams have already submitted applications for Fair-L2, including those from the BTC L2, gaming platform chains, DePIN chains, and social application chains.

April 2024: Lumoz introduced support for the Op Stack + ZK Fraud Proof Layer 2 architecture, pioneering a new model for Layer 2 solutions that enhances both scalability and security.

May 2024: Lumoz launched the AVS (Automated Validation Services) computing layer based on EigenLayer, which consists of ZKProver and ZKVerifier. The use of EigenLayer’s re-staking mechanism ensures the security and profitability of the entire service process.

October 2024: Lumoz upgraded its network, leading with the advanced ZK-PoW algorithm, resulting in a 50% improvement in ZK computation efficiency.

October 2024: Lumoz RaaS introduced a Layer 2 solution within the Move ecosystem, enabling seamless integration of Ethereum-based projects into the Move ecosystem, including platforms like Sui, Aptos, and Movements.

Team and Funding

Lumoz, formerly known as Opside, has been dedicated to making ZK-Rollup technology more accessible and user-friendly since its establishment in 2022. The core team has been researching Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technologies since 2018, accumulating extensive technical experience and project development expertise.

The co-founder and CEO of Lumoz, NanFeng, is a graduate of Tsinghua University and previously worked at ByteDance. As a core developer, he played a crucial role in the foundational development and iterative improvements of several projects. He is also the founder of Trustless Labs.

In terms of funding, Lumoz completed a Pre-A round and strategic financing in the first half of this year, with a total funding amount reaching $14 million. The latest funding round values the company at $300 million, with investors including OKX Ventures, HashKey Capital, KuCoin Ventures, and Polygon.

Conclusion

As a leading modular computing layer and RaaS platform, Lumoz leverages PoW mining to provide computational power for Rollups, ZK-ML, and ZKP verification, addressing challenges in the ZK Rollup space such as high costs and low efficiency. At the same time, through its ZK-RaaS service platform, Lumoz significantly lowers the barrier to entry for developers deploying and implementing ZK Rollup chains. The platform also creates a decentralized ZKP computational power market network, enabling miners to earn rewards and making it easier for everyday users to participate in the ZK computation market.

Following three successful rounds of incentivized test nets, Lumoz has attracted over 1.5 million regular users, 200+ projects, 28,137 validators, and 145 PoW miners. As Lumoz approaches the countdown to its main net launch, the platform is expected to continue expanding its ecosystem, drawing in more projects and community users. Lumoz is poised to maintain its leading position in the ZK Rollup space and facilitate the large-scale adoption of ZK Rollups.

Check Lumoz esMOZ airdrop: https://lumoz.org/airdrop

References:

1. Official Lumoz Documentation: https://docs.lumoz.org/
2. ZkVerifier Node Public Sale Upcoming, How Lumoz Builds Modular Computing Layer?: https://foresightnews.pro/article/detail/63116
3. Lumoz Research Report: Modular Chain Launching Significantly Reduces ZKP Computation Costs: https://www.techflowpost.com/article/detail_18515.html
4. Understanding the New ZK Modular Star, Lumoz: https://www.panewslab.com/zh/articledetails/5uuyffma.html
5. Lumoz Blog: https://mirror.xyz/lumozorg.eth