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Into Aleph Zero
Aleph Zero is a layer 1 blockchain with a highly-scalable architecture, which has its own AlephBFT consensus mechanism. In addition to WASM, the network’s EVM-powered Layer 2 brings compatibility with Ethereum and enables Solidity developers to integrate their applications easily. They also benefit from Aleph Zero's privacy features, which form zkOS, a unique and universal privacy system for crypto and AI, as well as the use cases that follow, such as DeFi, RWA, and data storage.
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Powered by WASM and EVM
Aleph Zero is the largest blockchain that uses ink!, a Rust-embedded domain-specific language (eDSL) that compiles to WASM. While this concept might be new to you, if you're a Rust or Solidity developer, you'll be up and running in no time.
Recently, we've also deployed an EVM-powered Layer 2 for compatibility with the Ethereum network. This enables developers already familiar with Solidity to start building immediately while also benefiting from the unique privacy features that distinguish Aleph Zero.
What are some advantages of Rust, ink!, WASM, and EVM?
- ink! possesses type and memory safety, which prevents overflows from occurring;
- Existing tools for Rust work for ink!;
- Inheritance by using Rust's traits;
- Existing libraries may be used if they can be compiled with the no_std feature. This is one of the bigger advantages of ink!;
- EVM compatibility means that developers can harness Aleph Zero’s unique privacy capabilities while building on the Ethereum network–and that Aleph Zero will capture a larger share of the dAPP market and bring privacy solutions to a broader user base.
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Ecosystem Fund
Have you mastered Aleph Zero already? The Aleph Zero Foundation is always happy to welcome developers into our Ecosystem Funding Program, which is designed to support startups building on top of the network and help turn their ideas into reality. Find out more and apply!