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Introduction
Electron is a proof aggregation layer built on Ethereum, designed to overcome the high cost of zero-knowledge (ZK) proof verification as DeFi, bridges, and rollups scale. Its innovative architecture leverages zk-recursion to combine ZK proofs from many protocols—regardless of their proving scheme—into a single “Superproof.” This Superproof can be verified on Ethereum, reducing the gas and financial cost for everyone and making it possible for protocols to prove correctness on-chain more frequently and more affordably.
Innovation
Electron’s core innovation is its universal ZK proof aggregator, which slashes proof verification costs by up to 95%. Its “1/n” cost model means each protocol pays only a fraction of the total gas for proof verification—directly proportional to the number of protocols using Electron at a given time. The protocol also supports aggregation across diverse ZK proving schemes, giving projects flexibility to use the tech stack that suits them best without worrying about prohibitive verification expenses or limited Ethereum precompile support.
Key Innovative Points:
zk-recursion used to aggregate multiple ZK proofs into a single Superproof for joint, one-step verification
Proof agnostic: works with a wide variety of proof systems (Risc0, Plonky2, Groth16, Snarkjs, Halo2, etc.)
Decouples verification cost from frequency and scheme, fosters new zk-applications, and enables faster, high-frequency proof submissions
Universal aggregator unlocks new efficiencies for rollups, privacy, cross-chain, DA layers, ZK bridges, coprocessors, and more
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Architecture
Electron features a multi-stage backend. First, proofs from various protocols are submitted and “reduced” into a standardized format (often via Risc0 zkVM), regardless of the original proving scheme. Next, these reduced proofs are recursively aggregated into a Merkle tree structure (“Super Root”), and two zkVM backends (Risc0 and Sp1) handle different classes of proofs. These are then “SNARKified” for Ethereum compatibility, so the Superproof can be cheaply verified on-chain via the ElectronVerifier smart contract. Each protocol can later use an inclusion proof to verify their proof’s status within the Superproof, with trustless verification.
Smart contracts manage Super Root mappings and on-chain inclusion checks
Aggressive protocol support: compatible with current and future ZK tech stacks
Modular architecture with dedicated zkVMs and multi-step reduction/aggregation/consolidation
Designed for easy SDK integration by any protocol needing scalable ZK verification
Code Quality
Electron scores well for code quality in its scorecard. Written in modern, secure languages (mainly Rust and C++), the project is open-source, has more than 10,000 lines of code, sees regular commits, and has outstanding test coverage and code maintainability. However, the code’s comments could be improved for clarity, given the technical complexity, and constant refactoring may be needed as new zkVMs and aggregation schemes are added.
Roadmap
Electron is focused on expanding protocol integrations, adding support for new proof systems, and increasing the efficiency and decentralization of its aggregation infrastructure. While the main “Quantum” network is not yet live (per the scorecard), Electron is already widely demoed and piloted with major ZK, rollup, and privacy projects. Upcoming milestones include mainnet launch, integration with new proving stacks, smart contract audits, and greater ecosystem incentives.
Quantum aggregation coming to mainnet soon
Ongoing expansion of supported protocols and zkVMs
Enhanced documentation, incentives, and audit transparency planned
Usability
Usability is rated “medium” in the scorecard primarily because Electron operates as middleware. Protocol and developer integration is a technical process, requiring understanding of ZK architecture and smart contract verification. However, the SDK is designed for readability, and documentation is improving. For end-users and DApps, the integration is invisible, enabling cheaper, faster proof settlement and more scalable blockchain applications without added user complexity.
Conclusion
Electron represents a foundational leap for scalability and cost-efficiency in the Ethereum ecosystem and beyond. By aggregating ZK proofs into Superproofs, it enables far more frequent, affordable, and flexible zero-knowledge settlements for every kind of modular blockchain application: rollups, cross-chain bridges, DA layers, coprocessors, and privacy frameworks.
Electron Scorecard
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