Aleo collaborates with Google Cloud to advance privacy-preserving computing

Zero-knowledge infrastructure requires robust, scalable computing resources to support the privacy-preserving applications of the future. Today, the Aleo Network announces its integration with Google Cloud, marking the first Layer 1 zero-knowledge network partnership in Google Cloud's ecosystem and creating a firm foundation for developers to create applications for confidential payments, medical records, identity, and more. 

This integration enhances zero-knowledge infrastructure through two key components: Google Cloud's participation as a validator extends Aleo's network scalability, while the BigQuery integration provides developers with valuable insights into network operations, including transactions, on-chain records, and other critical blockchain data.

In this article, we explore how the partnership between Aleo and Google Cloud creates a powerful ecosystem for developers building zero-knowledge applications, offering enhanced performance benchmarks, improved development tools, increased infrastructure reliability, and access to funding opportunities through both organizations' grant programs.

Supercharging zero-knowledge app development

The strategic partnership between Aleo and Google Cloud delivers a powerful foundation that empowers developers with enhanced performance, productivity, and reliability for building cutting-edge zero-knowledge applications.

Faster performance

Recent benchmarking revealed Google Cloud’s new ARM-based Axion VMs deliver a 10% performance boost over AWS Graviton for snarkVM workloads. These VMs process 10% more transactions at a similar price point, while offering a more stable environment than AWS.

Improved productivity

Developers can now easily tap into Google Cloud’s BigQuery, GKE, and Cloud SQL, offering a superior user experience that enhances ZK ecosystem development.

Increased reliability

Thanks to Google Cloud's distributed infrastructure, developers can rely on automated failover systems and geographic redundancy across global data centers. 

Setting a foundation for confidential payments

The Aleo Network and Google Cloud collaboration establishes a framework for secure, compliant payment systems. With all state on Aleo private-by-default, payments made on Aleo utilize an account view key to decrypt and read transactions. By building a payments platform on Aleo, developers are able to control which parties see what transaction data, enabling new use cases such as cross-border payments and faster, simpler global payroll. 

Accelerate your project with new funding resources

Developers interested in building on Aleo can apply for funding from both the Aleo Developer Grant Program as well as the Google for Startups Cloud Program, where Aleo developers receive priority review and can receive up to $350,000 in Google Cloud credits. 

Additionally, developers can apply for funding from the Aleo Developer Grants Program, which aims to encourage innovation, adoption, and the creation of foundational solutions on the Aleo blockchain. It is designed to support projects at all stages, from beginners testing new ideas to teams ready to scale up to a production-ready application. 

Unlock the power of Aleo

Explore Google Cloud's comprehensive dataset to fuel your next breakthrough, then head to Aleo's developer documentation to start building privacy-preserving applications with unparalleled performance and scalability.