In order to solve the problem of scalability and flexibility in the blockchain, Horizen (ZEN) has established a general-purpose blockchain platform that allows developers and enterprises to create real-world use cases through ZEN sidechain technology. ZEN sidechain technology, also known as Zendoo, Zendoo has a unique framework that meets the needs of all development teams and enterprises, and allows developers to deploy any type of blockchain ledger as a ZEN sidechain - even other types of computing The system acts as a ZEN side chain.

This version coincides with its Beta software development kit (SDK), which provides developers with a set of tools and allows developers to deploy a fully decentralized and fully customizable public platform with a very low technical threshold. (public chain) and private blockchain. Zendoo Beta also includes an upgrade to the sidechain module of its flagship app Sphere, which allows users to launch sidechains directly in the full node mode of the Sphere beta.

Zendoo is built on Horizen's main chain infrastructure and supported by its multi-layer node network (42,000+ node network). This setup provides user-owned sidechain systems with the benefits of large public blockchains; such as security and decentralization, without inheriting their limitations such as limited throughput, high fees, and high latency.

Horizen ensures privacy concerns in the design of sidechain solutions by using zk-SNARKs, a leading privacy technology, to enable verifiable cross-chain communication. This approach allows users to create auditable, data-privacy-preserving applications that solve real-world problems. Horizen released a new zk-SNARKs library in March to support its privacy-focused features.

About Horizen

Horizen's mission is to empower people and bring the world together by building a fair and inclusive ecosystem where everyone's contributions are rewarded.

Zendoo, Horizen's scaling solution for sidechains, is the first fully decentralized and fully customizable sidechain protocol on the market. Horizen sidechains enable businesses and developers to quickly and affordably create real-world blockchain applications on top of the 42,000 node system and the Horizen main chain, an absolutely secure and privacy-preserving architecture. The Horizen Sidechain SDK provides all the required components for easy and fast deployment of fully customizable blockchains.