Vlayer Launches Mainnet with 480,086 ZK Proofs, 28,894 Developers

Verifiable Data Infrastructure vlayer has officially launched its mainnet, marking a significant advancement in decentralized technologies. The journey to this launch began in late 2023 when Marek and the founder had a brainstorming session that sparked the idea for vlayer. By January 2024, the groundwork for vlayer was officially laid, and by February, the team had secured pre-seed funding and assembled a core team to drive development forward. The vision for vlayer v1.0 crystallized by May, and the entry into the a16z crypto CSX accelerator in September further accelerated both technical and commercial efforts. The launch of the Mainnet is the culmination of intense product development and strategic planning, setting the stage for future advancements.

The vlayer Mainnet introduces four key smart contract features designed to empower developers. Time Travel allows developers to query and execute contracts against historical blockchain states, unlocking new use cases in decentralized finance. Teleport simplifies cross-chain interactions, enabling developers to scale and deploy smart contracts across multiple EVM-compatible networks without added complexity. Email Proofs (ZK Email) and Web Proofs (zkTLS) provide secure ways to integrate off-chain data directly into applications, transforming previously impossible interactions into everyday reality. These features are designed to make smart contracts useful and relevant to the everyday lives of billions of users worldwide.

The architecture of vlayer is built around specialized nodes, including provers, indexers, notaries, and proxies, each fulfilling a critical role in securely generating and verifying cryptographic proofs. The system spans three environments: the end-user browser, high-performance server infrastructure, and Solidity-based blockchain contracts for final on-chain verification. The developer interface, vlayer Dashboard, orchestrates the usage of these underlying features, providing a one-stop shop for developers.

Even before the Mainnet launch, vlayer's capabilities resonated with developers, driving significant community growth and adoption. During the Testnet phase, 28,894 developers signed up to the waitlist, with 15,625 unique accounts created. The total count of ZK Proofs generated showed robust growth, reaching 480,086 in the last week before the v1.0 Mainnet launch. This highlights the strong developer enthusiasm and readiness for vlayer's technology.

vlayer Mainnet signifies more than functionality; it represents trust and transparency. The core technology has been extensively audited by external security experts, reinforcing vlayer’s commitment to safety and reliability. The core of vlayer v1.0 infrastructure and tooling has been published for any developer to review on vlayer’s GitHub repository, with plans to eventually open-source the code. This approach ensures that the technology remains accessible for broader community innovation while initially protecting project integrity.

From day one, vlayer’s technology has been adopted by multiple clients, integrating seamlessly into their core workflows. Key use cases include Continuous Proof of Reserve, enabling enterprises to continuously verify asset holdings, and Proof of Web2 Activity for Loyalty and Marketing Systems, empowering businesses to securely integrate and validate Web2 data. Streamlined Onboarding for Regulated Offerings redefines user experience by facilitating quick, secure, and compliant customer onboarding through light KYC solutions and innovative identity workflows. These impactful collaborations will be detailed in the 'Built with vlayer' series, providing insights into these partnerships and their groundbreaking results.

To further fuel innovation, vlayer is introducing the vlayer Builders Program, comprising several initiatives designed to support developer growth and adoption. Verifiable Badges enable developers to showcase their projects and test user experiences, fostering immediate feedback and improvements. Grants and Credits will provide financial support and resources for developers to experiment and test vlayer infrastructure. A Bug Bounty program will incentivize the community to help maintain the highest security standards. Additionally, vlayer will host various community-driven initiatives, including developer meetups, hackathons, and the Verifiable Summit conference planned for Q3 2025. A Verified Ambassadors Program will further empower the global developer community.

vlayer v1.0 Mainnet marks an important milestone, but the team is already working tirelessly on v2.0, which will further enhance the developer experience, boost end-user accessibility, and expand capabilities beyond today’s horizon. Getting started with vlayer on Mainnet is straightforward: developers can sign up, generate a Mainnet API key, and access everything needed to get started with vlayer tools. They can then set up their Mainnet environment and learn how to integrate with Ethereum Mainnet, Base, and Optimism, and start building production apps with features like Web Proofs, Email Proofs, Time Travel, and Teleport.