Gateway, a leading blockchain infrastructure team, has introduced cdk-erigon, a new execution client for the Polygon Chain Development Kit (CDK). This open-source toolkit enables developers to launch zero-knowledge-powered Layer 2 chains for Ethereum with enhanced efficiency and scalability.
Key Features of cdk-erigon
- Ultra-Fast Sync Times: Achieves 150x faster sync speeds compared to zkNode on Polygon zkEVM.
- Optimized Resource Usage: Uses 10x less disk space while maintaining high performance.
- Memory-Efficient Design: Built on Erigon’s proven architecture for minimal memory consumption.
Why This Matters
With cdk-erigon, Polygon CDK becomes the first multi-client zkEVM tech stack, offering infrastructure providers flexibility in choosing EVM-compatible clients.
Upcoming Milestone: Early next year, cdk-erigon will go live as an RPC node for Polygon zkEVM Mainnet Beta, further solidifying its role in the ecosystem.
Gateway’s Role in Polygon CDK
The Gateway team, including core Erigon developers from the Ethereum Foundation, brings unparalleled expertise to Polygon CDK. Their contributions will accelerate the development of high-performance clients, benefiting the broader Polygon ecosystem.
Industry Adoption
Polygon CDK is already powering major projects like:
- OKX
- Astar Network
- Canto
- Immutable zkEVM
- Gnosis Pay
Future chains deployed via Polygon CDK will be interoperable, forming a unified network of ZK-powered Layer 2s.
FAQ
What is Polygon CDK?
Polygon CDK is an open-source toolkit for launching Ethereum-compatible ZK Layer 2 chains with customizable features.
How does cdk-erigon improve scalability?
By leveraging Erigon’s efficiency, it reduces sync times by 150x and cuts disk space usage by 90%.
When will cdk-erigon launch?
It enters production as an RPC node for Polygon zkEVM Mainnet Beta in early 2025.
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