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Solana launches ZK compression, a new feature that drastically cuts costs
Solana (SOL) has implemented zero-knowledge (ZK) compression, a tool created by Light Protocol and Helius Lab, to assist developers in reducing expenses associated with token and account creation by compressing their on-chain state. The compression employs zero-knowledge proofs to guarantee the integrity of the data and enables data retrieval using supported RPC providers. Developers can reduce on-chain storage costs by storing just state roots on the blockchain and keeping additional data on Solana’s ledger. Mort Mumtaz, the CEO of Helius, highlighted the significant cost reduction and scalability enhancements achieved through ZK compression. This technology has enabled a 10,000-fold improvement in