Investing in Light Protocol

EMPOWERING SOLANA WITH SCALABLE, ZERO-KNOWLEDGE PRIVACY

Light Protocol is a privacy-focused blockchain protocol built on Solana that utilizes zero-knowledge (ZK) technology to provide secure and scalable private transactions. Its core innovation is ZK compression, which drastically reduces the on-chain state cost while ensuring privacy.

WHY WE INVESTED IN LIGHT PROTOCOL

Light Protocol offers a cutting-edge solution to privacy challenges in Web3, especially for Solana-based applications. The project’s use of zero-knowledge proofs positions it as a crucial infrastructure for ensuring user confidentiality in decentralized ecosystems.

WHAT DOES LIGHT PROTOCOL OFFERS

Light Protocol introduces a notable innovation called ZK Compression, which dramatically reduces the cost of on-chain data storage. By using zero-knowledge proofs to compress data, Light Protocol ensures privacy while lowering expenses associated with storing transaction details. This makes private transactions not only possible but also cost-effective for users and developers alike. As privacy becomes a core concern in DeFi, Light Protocol's ability to offer secure, low-cost solutions positions it as a key player in the emerging Web3 landscape​.

Built on Solana, Light Protocol leverages the blockchain's high-speed infrastructure while adding a privacy layer that ensures users’ transactions remain confidential. This combination of scalability and privacy is essential for the growing decentralized finance ecosystem, where secure and efficient processing of private transactions is critical. Light Protocol enables DeFi projects to scale while keeping user data protected through zero-knowledge technology, offering a highly sought-after solution in today’s privacy-focused world.

As more projects and users seek ways to protect their data while interacting with decentralized applications, Light Protocol is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this expanding market. The total market cap for ZK market is around $11B, while none of the top players supports Solana, the second largest ecosystem so far. Its innovations in privacy, combined with Solana’s robust performance, make Light Protocol a competitive and attractive solution for developers and users alike​.

Key Team Members:

  • Swen Schäferjohann - Co-Founder and Managing Director
    His past experiences span from product design to business development. These various positions makes him well-suited to steer a startup toward success.

Advanced Blockchain has invested in Light Protocol in both its seed and pre-seed round. It’s time to bring ZK to Solana. For more information, please visit Light website.