Halo2 Backend for Noir
Funding open-source integration of Halo2 with Noir zkDSL to improve developer experience in ZK circuit construction, promoted by Mach 34 and supported by Aztec Protocol.User Review
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Reviewed on 13 Feb 2024 02:38 PM
The Grant must be in support of, or directly advancing the ZK tools, libraries, community, or protocols.
The project is creating a Halo2 backend for the Noir zkDSL, which directly supports and advances ZK tools and libraries by improving the developer experience in creating zero-knowledge proofs and circuits.
The Grant should be focused on accomplishing the following for ZK: Usability - improving the user experience of zero-knowledge tools/libraries, not zero-knowledge rollups. This could also be technical education and documentation. Tooling - improving the developer experience or making it easier to develop applications utilizing zero-knowledge proofs or technology. Applications - technical implementations of zero-knowledge proofs and circuits, not simply applications built on top of zero-knowledge roll ups.
The project aims to integrate the Halo2 proving system with the Noir zkDSL, which will improve usability by abstracting complexities for developers and enhancing the user experience for those building ZK applications.
The project must have been active in the last 3 months - social media and GitHub.
The project's GitHub repository has shown activity in the last 3 months, with multiple commits and project-related social media posts indicating ongoing development.
The project should have demonstrated either concrete progress, or evidence of a substantive technical roadmap that clarifies how ZK technology will be used and advanced.
The project's description outlines a technical roadmap and past related activities, such as working on existing Noir and Halo2 projects, which show concrete progress and understanding in how ZK technology will be utilized and advanced.
The Grant deliverables should be open source.
The project's deliverables, including the code for the Halo2 backend integration with Noir, are stated to be fully open-source.
Satisfy the Program General Eligibility Policy in addition to the requirements outlined above.
While the project meets the specific criteria mentioned, without detailed knowledge of the Program General Eligibility Policy, we cannot definitively score this criterion. The project should be reviewed against these general policies to ensure full compliance.