Ah, Space and Time! No, not the *actual* space and time, though that would be fun—imagine the possibilities! This is the blockchain version, and it’s got a shiny new mainnet powered by a little bit of magic from Microsoft. They’re making it possible for smart contracts to use data that’s been validated by Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proofs. This is like asking a magic mirror if you look good before you leave the house—except it doesn’t tell you you look *a bit* tired. 😜
In case you missed it—like that one relative who didn’t show up to Thanksgiving dinner—Space and Time (courtesy of MakeInfinite Labs and Microsoft’s ever-expanding empire) just dropped its permissionless mainnet on May 8. This new blockchain lets developers access ZK-proof data, which is like having your cake and eating it too, but without the crumbs of security risk. 🎂
Space and Time is the Microsoft-backed blockchain for ZK-proven data.
Now live on mainnet.
— Space and Time (@SpaceandTimeDB) May 8, 2025
This is the point where it all gets a bit techy. So, bear with me. Space and Time indexes data from major blockchains, storing it with a decentralized validator network. Developers can then access and verify this data using ZK-proofs—like checking if a letter has been sealed without ever opening it. (Now *that’s* some cryptographic sleight of hand!) 🔐
Enter Proof of SQL—yes, that’s a thing. It’s a protocol designed to validate database queries, but instead of dragging the entire database across the room like a sack of potatoes, developers just query the essential data. This query comes with a ZK-proof, confirming it’s the real deal without needing to drag the whole data set into the light. 🤯
Space and Time Powers the DApp Revolution (or at least the ‘Next Generation’ of them)
According to Scott Dykstra (Space and Time’s resident Contributor #001, presumably a superhero when not on the clock), this launch is the key to unlocking the next big thing in Web3 applications. Who needs a crystal ball when you’ve got Scott? 🔮
“Before Space and Time, onchain applications were like trying to read a book in a dark room with no flashlight. You had no way to pull basic user data from the blockchain without messing things up or opening a security can of worms. And, on top of that, businesses couldn’t link their databases to smart contracts without making a giant mess,” Scott Dykstra, Contributor.
Meanwhile, Nate Holiday, the CEO of MakeInfinite Labs and Co-Founder of Space and Time, has bigger plans. While he’s not busy trying to decode the mysteries of the universe, he’s focused on building the crypto infrastructure of tomorrow. Probably with coffee. ☕
“At MakeInfinite Labs, we’re focused on building foundational infrastructure to power the next generation of crypto apps. Core technologies like Proof of SQL and the original architecture of Space and Time are just the beginning,” Nate Holiday, CEO of MakeInfinite Labs.
Validators—those brave souls—can contribute to the network by staking tokens, running nodes, or generally just being the internet’s unsung heroes, keeping everything running smoothly while you binge-watch cat videos. 🐱
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2025-05-08 19:05