2026-01-20 05:38:32

Babylon project has taken new steps in the Bitcoin ecosystem. The recently launched BABE protocol—a set of Groth16 zero-knowledge proof verification solutions optimized specifically for Bitcoin—has achieved a qualitative leap in performance: setup and storage costs have been reduced by a factor of 1000. What does this mean behind the scenes? This Thursday's live broadcast will feature two core developers who will explain in detail how this technical update reconstructs the cost model and what new opportunities it opens for building a truly decentralized Bitcoin vault ecosystem before the upcoming February Alpha testnet. If you're interested in Bitcoin scaling solutions and the practical applications of zero-knowledge proofs, this discussion is worth paying attention to.

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Hash_Bandit

· 01-22 01:09

ngl, 1000x cost reduction on zk proof verification sounds almost too good to be true... but if babylon actually pulled it off, this could finally make btc zk stuff economically viable. remember when everyone said it'd never work on chain? 🤔 honestly curious what the engineering tradeoffs are here tho, feels like there's always a catch

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MEVictim

· 01-22 00:43

1. 1000x? That's a bit exaggerated, can it be reproduced? 2. Zero-knowledge proofs, BTC ecosystem, it feels like someone is claiming revolutionary innovation every week... 3. The February testnet, and then we’ll have to wait another half a year for the official launch, same old routine. 4. Costs have dropped so much, but how about performance? Don't just talk about being cheap; if it's not usable, it's pointless. 5. Babylon's recent developments are promising; can reducing storage pressure by 1000x really change the game? 6. Listening to Thursday's live stream is fine, but the hype from developers should be taken with a grain of salt... 7. BTC vault ecosystem? That term sounds a bit suspicious; what are the actual application scenarios? 8. Cost models are the easiest to fake; attractive numbers don't necessarily mean usefulness. 9. Zero-knowledge proofs are back; when will we see truly usable products? 10. The BABE protocol name is quite cute, but the technical details are what really matter.

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MoonRocketman

· 01-20 06:06

1000x cost compression, what level of track breakthrough is this? The BTC vault ecosystem launch window is here. On the eve of the February Alpha testnet, the BABE protocol aims to redefine the gravitational resistance level for zk verification. Watching the live stream is a must—ignoring this technical momentum would be a mistake. Babylon's move this time is impactful; the critical point where zero-knowledge proofs transition from theory to implementation has been reached. It feels like fueling is about to start. With such aggressive cost compression, escape velocity is definitely increasing. The atmospheric layer problem of the Bitcoin ecosystem finally has a solution. Hearing the core developers discuss technical details is way more interesting than just looking at candlestick charts. This is the true upward logic.

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AirdropNinja

· 01-20 06:02

1000x? That's so exaggerated? I feel like every project is just bragging haha --- Zero-knowledge proofs are about to become popular again, gotta catch up on the lessons --- Live streaming must be kept to, Babylon seems to be bringing real stuff this time --- Cut costs by a thousand times directly, if that's true, it's unbelievable --- The February testnet was quite fast, looking forward to seeing if it can be implemented --- Bitcoin vault ecosystem? Sounds a bit high-end, but can it actually be used? --- How did they come up with the name for this protocol, BABE haha, it's a bit cute --- Zero-knowledge proofs and Groth16 again, my brain is a bit tired --- If costs hadn't dropped so much, this technology wouldn't be so valuable --- Pay attention to the time for Thursday's live stream, such valuable content is rare

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StablecoinArbitrageur

· 01-20 06:01

1000x cost reduction? ngl that's the kind of basis point improvement that actually moves the needle. gonna tune in thursday to see if this actually pencils out or if it's another "theoretical efficiency" situation.

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DeepRabbitHole

· 01-20 05:45

A 1000x cost reduction? What kind of black technology is that? I feel like I'm watching a sci-fi movie. The Bitcoin ecosystem is really heating up, but this zero-knowledge proof stuff is indeed a bit mind-boggling. Thursday's live broadcast is a must-watch, or else I'll have to be explained to by my friends again. BABE protocol sounds pretty impressive, but honestly I'm more concerned about whether it can really be implemented. A 1000x, brother. If this really happens, BTC is bound to take off again. These technical terms give me a headache, but anyway, it must be good news. Vault ecosystem? Sounds a bit awesome. The February testnet better not be delayed again.

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