• Space and Time employs zero-knowledge proofs to ensure secure, tamper-proof data processing for smart contracts and enterprises.
• The integration facilitates faster development and deployment of Distributed Secure Services (DSS) on Karak’s platform.

Karak, a platform known for its robust security capabilities, is enhancing its Distributed Secure Services (DSS) by integrating Space and Time as a zero-knowledge (ZK) coprocessor. This move is set to bolster trustless operations across its network, particularly in slashing and rewards mechanisms.

Space and Time is a verifiable compute layer that leverages zero-knowledge proofs to ensure that computations on decentralized data warehouses are secure and unmanipulated. This system enables smart contracts, large language models (LLMs), and enterprises to process data without concerns about integrity. 

The integration with Karak will allow the platform to use Proof of SQL—a novel ZK-proof approach developed by Space and Time—to confirm that SQL query results are accurate and have not been altered.

One of the key features of this integration is the enhancement of the DSS on Karak. DSSs are decentralized services that utilize re-staked assets to secure various operations they provide, from simple utilities to complex marketplaces. The addition of Space and Time’s technology allows for faster development and deployment of these services, especially by simplifying the slashing logic—critical for maintaining security and trust in decentralized networks.

Furthermore, Space and Time is developing its own DSS for blockchain data indexing. This service will enable community members to easily participate in the network by running indexing nodes. This is particularly advantageous for applications that require high security and decentralization, such as decentralized data indexing.

The architecture of the integration follows a detailed and secure flow. When a Karak slashing contract needs to verify an SQL query, it calls the Space and Time relayer contract with the required SQL statement. This contract then emits an event with the query details, which is detected by operators in the Space and Time network. 

These operators, responsible for indexing and monitoring DSS activities, validate the event and route the job to a prover operator who executes the query and generates the necessary ZK proof.

The result, along with a cryptographic commitment on the queried data, is sent back to the relayer contract, which verifies and delivers the data back to the Karak slashing contract. This end-to-end process ensures that the data used in decision-making, such as determining penalties within the DSS, is accurate and trustworthy.

Karak’s mission of providing universal security but also extends Space and Time’s capabilities to support more DSSs with their data indexing needs. As these technologies evolve, they are set to redefine the landscape of secure and decentralized computing, making it more accessible and efficient for developers and enterprises alike. This integration represents a significant stride towards a more secure and verifiable digital infrastructure in the blockchain space.

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