Helius Acquires Light Protocol to Build Solana Privacy Infrastructure

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Helius has acquired Light Protocol to build a zero-knowledge privacy protocol on Solana, according to blockchain news. Light Protocol, founded in 2021, launched its ZK Compression solution in 2024. Helius plans to make its privacy infrastructure available to developers soon. Mert Mumtaz said privacy will be a key component of blockchain scalability, akin to HTTPS for the internet. The protocol update aims to support broader adoption and enhanced developer tools.

Solana infrastructure company Helius has acquired Light Protocol, whose team will develop a ZK privacy protocol on the Solana chain. Light Protocol, founded in 2021, launched its ZK Compression solution in 2024. Helius plans to make the associated privacy infrastructure available to developers over the coming months. Mert Mumtaz stated that privacy will become a foundational element for blockchain scalability, much like HTTPS is for the internet.

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