Space and Time Mainnet Launch: Opening a New Era of Data-Driven Cryptographic Applications with ZK Verification

The Microsoft-backed ZK verification data blockchain project Space and Time officially announced today that its mainnet is live. As the first decentralized database network providing zero-knowledge proof (ZK) verification data for smart contracts, Space and Time empowers developers to build the next generation of verifiable, data-driven on-chain applications.

Breaking the Boundaries of On-Chain Data, Unlocking a New Paradigm for Smart Contracts

Currently, smart contracts cannot natively access historical data, cross-chain information, or off-chain databases, which greatly limits the complexity and functionality of on-chain applications. Space and Time addresses this core pain point through its decentralized verification network:

• Multi-chain data indexing: Real-time synchronization of mainstream blockchain data such as Ethereum, stored in a distributed network maintained by verification nodes;
• Proof of SQL: A query verification technology based on sub-second ZK co-processors, ensuring that SQL database query results can be securely called by smart contracts;
• Enterprise-grade compatibility: Achieving seamless encrypted integration between enterprise cloud databases and smart contracts for the first time, eliminating the risk of data tampering.

Scott Dykstra, chief contributor of Space and Time, stated:

"Before the birth of Space and Time, on-chain applications that needed to call foundational user data either sacrificed security or faced the risk of centralized tampering. Now, developers can build complex data-intensive DApps through cryptographic proofs—from dynamic financial derivatives to AI-driven on-chain agents, and even tokenization systems for physical assets."

Technical Foundation: Cutting-Edge Exploration by MakeInfinite Labs

Space and Time is incubated by MakeInfinite Labs, a cutting-edge protocol laboratory that has received $50 million in investment from institutions including Microsoft M12 Ventures. The lab is dedicated to innovation in crypto ecosystem infrastructure, with technical contributions including:

• Proof of SQL: The first co-processor providing ZK proofs for database queries;
• Blitzar: A high-performance ZK proof framework;
• Elastic Network ZK Chain: An elastic verification network designed specifically for Space and Time;
• Industry-standard protocols such as Chainlink DeFi yield indices.

Nate Holiday, CEO of MakeInfinite Labs and co-founder of Space and Time, emphasized:

"We are building the underlying infrastructure that will support future crypto applications. The architecture of Space and Time, along with technologies like Proof of SQL, will propel verifiable data applications into a new phase."

Participating in the Network: An Open, Permissionless Verification Ecosystem

Space and Time adopts a decentralized verification mechanism, allowing any participant to join the network by:

1. Providing high-quality datasets;
2. Staking tokens to participate in governance;
3. Running verification nodes.

About Space and Time

Space and Time is the first ZK verification data blockchain that allows smart contracts to access and compute any on-chain/off-chain data without trust through Proof of SQL technology. Its sub-second ZK co-processors provide developers with a verifiable data layer, helping to build smarter on-chain applications.

About MakeInfinite Labs

MakeInfinite Labs is a laboratory focused on cutting-edge research in crypto protocols. In addition to Space and Time, it has developed multiple infrastructures that drive industry development, helping developers capture value in the AI and data economy.