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- Starkware developed ColliderVMAn architecture that allows the execution of complex smart contracts with Bitcoin without changing protocols.
- Use hash collisions to reduce computational costs Eliminate locked guarantees and improve efficiency compared to methods such as BITVM.
- Promotes the integration of strict proofs With Bitcoin By significantly reducing script size.
Researchers from starkware Wiseman Institute We proposed a new architecture that implements complex smart contracts in Bitcoin without changing the basic protocol.
Named systems collidervmIt aims to overcome the current limitations of Bitcoin scripting language. This limits operations to simple calculations without remembering previous states. Unlike other suggestions, ColliderVM allows processes to run safely across multiple transactionsIntroducing a stateful execution model Extend the functionality of your ecosystem without compromising network integrity.
Starkware: A new architecture for Bitcoin
The design uses a hash collision-based scheme to reduce the computational load and the amount of on-chain data required. This solution improves efficiency compared to previous methods like BITVM, which relies on evidence of fraud, and operators need to lock capital as collateral. ColliderVM avoids this requirement by reducing the computational costs of honest users and increasing them for those who are trying to operate the system.. This reduces the attack surface and encourages more cost-effective execution.
One of the main goals of the project is Can be performed to verify Stark proof directly in Bitcoin. Starks allows you to prove the validity of your operations without revealing the underlying data and without requiring a reliable setup. Previously, the size of the script required to verify these proofs exceeded the Bitcoin limit. ColliderVM proposes to significantly reduce these requirements, bringing the possibilities for practical integrations closer together.
Scaling blockchain with zero knowledge proof
The model does not completely eliminate the need for trust in a particular participant, but it minimizes it. This sets it apart from current solutions such as liquids that rely on a set of reliable variators. ColliderVM aims to replace an unreliable environment. However, it requires minimal honest cooperation between users to function properly.
This project arises from collaboration between researchers. Starkware, CloudFlare, and BlockStream. Among the authors is Eli Ben-Sasson, one of the creators of the Stark System, who has been advocating for a long time. Using Zero Knowledge Proof as a Foundation for Scaling Blockchains Without Solving Security. According to the team, the proposal still needs adjustments but provides a realistic pass Extends Bitcoin functionality without changing the original design.
