This whitepaper presents Zephyr, a high-performance blockchain platform built on Incremental Verifiable Computation (IVC) and lattice-based cryptography. It details Zephyr's core architecture, including its novel LatticeFold proof aggregation system, LatticeCommit polynomial commitment scheme, and approach to quantum-resistant security. The paper outlines Zephyr's solutions for scalability (1M+ TPS), privacy (via homomorphic encryption), and state management (using a rent mechanism). Technical specifications of the consensus protocol, smart contract execution environment, and interoperability features are provided. The whitepaper concludes with an analysis of Zephyr's potential impact on decentralized applications across finance, social media, and enterprise systems.
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