LayerZero Labs has introduced Zero, a new blockchain designed for institutional-grade financial markets. The launch includes a strategic investment from Citadel Securities into ZRO, the network’s native token.
The initiative has also received funding from ARK Invest and Tether Investments, indicating an increase in institutional interest in trading infrastructure based on blockchain technology.
Zero uses zero-knowledge proofs in order to separate the processes of transaction execution from verification, aiming to improve speed and scalability. The network can handle up to 2 million transactions per second at extremely cheap costs, according to LayerZero.
Large organizations like DTCC and Intercontinental Exchange are investigating how Zero can facilitate collateral management, tokenization, and round-the-clock trading. Additionally, Google Cloud is researching blockchain-based micropayments for artificial intelligence systems.
LayerZero says Zero could help modernize trading, clearing, and settlement processes. When traditional finance is increasingly exploring blockchain solutions, the project reflects a broader shift toward upgrading traditional financial systems with crypto-native technology.
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