Phala Network 2.0: First Op-Succinct Layer 2 on Ethereum

Phala Network 2.0: First Op-Succinct Layer 2 on Ethereum

Phala Network has taken a monumental step forward in blockchain innovation by launching the first-ever Op-Succinct Layer 2 (L2) rollup on Ethereum. This transformative achievement is the result of a strategic partnership with Succinct Labs and Conduit, combining cutting-edge rollup infrastructure with Phala's expertise in trusted computation to redefine the Ethereum scaling landscape.

What is Op-Succinct L2?

Op-Succinct is an innovative combination of Optimistic Rollup (Op) and Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZK), leveraging the SP1 zkVM to introduce cryptographic proof systems into the Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem. Developed through Succinct's ZK expertise, this system enhances Ethereum scalability by delivering low-cost, fast-finality, and highly secure rollups.

Benefits of Op-Succinct L2

1. Fast Finality: Reduces latency by replacing the standard seven-day fraud proof window of Optimistic rollups with cryptographic ZK proofs.

1. Cost Efficiency: Transaction proving costs are as low as 0.5 cents, with further optimizations expected to reduce costs significantly.

1. Security: Combines the fault-tolerance of Optimistic rollups with the cryptographic guarantees of ZK proofs, ensuring a higher level of trust.

1. Developer Simplicity: Rust-based SP1 zkVM makes rollup logic easy to customize and maintain.

What Does This Move to Ethereum Mean for Phala?

Phala Network’s move to Ethereum signifies a bold shift to deliver its cryptographic computing solutions on the largest smart contract platform. Phala, known for its innovative Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) and AI infrastructure, has redefined trustless computing by accelerating affordable and accessible cryptographic proofs.

Key Advantages:

1. Affordable Accessible: Developers can transition Web2 applications to Web3 with minimal effort. Phala’s hybrid TEE-based infrastructure allows developers to choose the optimal proof type for their specific use case, balancing cost and efficiency.

1. Make Today’s Best Security As Tomorrow’s Baseline: Unlike traditional cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or GCP, Phala does not rely on centralized trust in hardware or platforms. Its solutions provide state-of-the-art security, making it ideal for sensitive AI workloads.

1. Accessible TEE Services for Ethereum Developers: Phala's cryptographic computing services, including TEE proofs, are now available to Ethereum developers. This integration simplifies the deployment of privacy-preserving and verifiable computations, unlocking new possibilities for Ethereum-based dApps.

Introducing Phala Cloud: A Secure, AI-Ready Platform

Phala Cloud offers developers a secure and efficient platform for deploying and managing AI-ready applications in a trusted environment. Built on the dStack SDK , Phala Cloud transforms the way developers build with TEEs.

Key Features:

• Simplified Deployment: Deploy applications into TEEs with Docker images in just a few clicks.

• Flexible Billing: Pay-as-you-go options with cryptocurrency and fiat payments.

• Management Tools: Manage, upgrade, or delete TEE instances effortlessly.

• Monitoring: Access real-time logs for Confidential VMs and containers.

• Trust Verification: Generate TEE proofs to ensure application integrity.

With Phala Cloud, developers gain:

• Instant Access to TEE Resources: CPU and GPU TEEs, including Intel TDX, AMD SEV, and NVIDIA H100/H200, available with one click.

• Hardware Maintenance Offloaded: Phala handles all hardware-related complexities.

• Proven Expertise: With over five years of delivering trusted computation, Phala ensures the highest levels of security.

Phala is inviting partners to join its testing phase , offering early access to the Phala Cloud platform and the opportunity to shape its development.

Empowering Developers: The Future of Scalable Decentralized AI

Phala’s vision is to provide trustless AI computation at scale through the seamless integration of TEEs and ZK proofs. By partnering with Succinct, Phala is advancing the scalability of cryptographic systems for real-world use cases like AI agents.

Key Use Cases:

• Decentralized AI Infrastructure: Supporting autonomous agents with confidential and trustless computation. Phala TEE cloud is already powering great AI infra partners like Near, Vana, 0G labs, IO.net, Hyperbolic…All solution case studies can be find in report Real Code For Real dAGI .

• Crypto AI Agents: Phala has also pioneered fully autonomous AI Agents, such as ai16z  built its open-source AI Agent framework, Eliza , based on Phala's TEE network, highlighting its versatility. Or the first fully autonomous AI Agent civilization spore.fun , all runs with Phala TEE cloud.

Partnering with Succinct and Conduit for Innovation

This launch is a collaborative effort with Succinct Labs, a leader in cryptographic infrastructure, and Conduit, the leading Rollups-as-a-Service platform.

• Succinct Labs: Specializes in building a decentralized prover network, enabling blockchain applications to be secured by cryptographic truth instead of trust. Succinct unifies the proof supply chain with a highly available, cost-effective ZK proof generation infrastructure.

• Conduit: Conduit is the complete rollup platform where the best teams in crypto scale their apps and ecosystems. On Conduit, teams can effortlessly customize and deploy their chains with the latest rollup technologies like OP Succinct and G2, the world's most powerful sequencer. Get all the tooling you need with built-in RPCs, Account Abstraction, and 70+ more apps in their Marketplace.