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Introduction to Hylé

Hylé is the new-generation base layer for the era of unchained applications.

Why choose Hylé

  • Native zero-knowledge proof verification on our sovereign L1: we're fast and lean.
  • No onchain execution or virtual machine needed: only efficient proof verification.
  • Run complex logic off-chain and only submit proofs onchain for maximum scalability.
  • Authenticate effortlessly with any identity provider.
  • Interoperate with other smart contracts like it’s an API call.
  • Pipelined proving: send provable blobs, don't worry about proving times.
  • Unlock Web2 speed with a state-of-the-art consensus protocol for DA & settlement.
  • Choose your proving scheme and your language: we verify all proofs.

How Hylé works

Here’s what happens when you use Hylé’s next-generation base layer:

Sequence diagram explaining the steps as listed below.

  1. Sequencing: Send a provable blob of information to Hylé: say what information you expect to prove later. We'll sequence the transaction immediately and give you time to prove it. Read more about pipelined proving.
  2. Proof submission: when the proofs for your transaction are ready, send them to Hylé.
  3. Verification: Hylé validators receive the transaction. They verify the proofs natively, without the limitations of a bulky virtual machine.
  4. Consensus: if the proofs are valid, Hylé settles your transaction's state onchain. You're good to go!

With this system, execution and storage happen anywhere you like. You only need a fast and trustworthy verifier: that’s Hylé.