Ernst & Young (EY) upgraded its enterprise blockchain Nightfall from an optimistic rollup to a zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup, significantly improving speed and simplifying the platform’s structure, according to EY’s blockchain lead, Paul Brody

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​Ernst & Young (EY) has significantly upgraded its enterprise blockchain platform, Nightfall, by transitioning from an optimistic rollup to a zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup architecture. This enhancement aims to provide near-instant transaction finality and simplify the platform's structure, making it more efficient for enterprise use.

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Apr 3, 2025 - 12:00am

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EY has rebuilt its enterprise-focused Ethereum layer-2 blockchain Nightfall as a zero-knowledge rollup, eliminating waiting periods for transaction finality and simplifying the platform's architecture.
EY’s enterprise blockchain Nightfall is now a zero-knowledge rollup as it says corporations are again comfortable with privacy tools with easing Tornado Cash sanctions.

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04/03/2025