Laßnitzhöhe, Austria – February 17, 2026–In an era where the crypto industry is focused on L2 scalability and privacy, the DMD Diamond (DMD) project team presented a technical analysis comparing the architecture of its latest V4 blockchain with the popular zero-knowledge proof (ZK) technology.
DMD Diamond, one of the first blockchain projects with a history dating back to 2013, recently launched its V4 mainnet, based on the unique Honey Badger BFT (HBBFT) consensus.
In their announcement, the developers emphasize that while ZK rollups and private protocols are the future of scalability, they require a reliable, decentralized, and low-cost base layer (Layer 1), which is precisely what DMD is.
Key Differences: Consensus vs. Cryptography
The analysis highlights fundamental differences between the DMD approach and ZK technologies:
- Security Nature:
- DMD Diamond provides consensus-level security. The HBBFT protocol, combined with POSDAO, ensures that the network is resilient to failures and attacks, even if a significant portion of nodes act maliciously. This is “cooperative” security.
- Zero Knowledge relies on mathematical probability. ZK protocols allow data to be validated without revealing it. This is “cryptographic” security, often used on top of existing networks.
- Speed and Finality:
- DMD V4 offers instant finality. Once a transaction is in a block, it is irreversible.
- ZK Rollups, running on Ethereum, for example, often rely on the finality of the underlying network, which can take minutes.
Why DMD Diamond is the Ideal Environment for ZK
Rather than competing, DMD Diamond positions itself as the optimal platform for deploying ZK dApps, offering solutions to the key challenges facing the ZK sector:
- Solving the Gas Cost Problem: Generating and verifying ZK proofs requires computational resources. On the Ethereum network, this can be expensive. DMD’s economic model and low fees make ZK protocols cost-effective.
- Censorship Resistance (MEV): One of the main challenges in modern blockchains is front-running. DMD Diamond’s HBBFT consensus encrypts transactions before they are included in a block, making MEV attacks impossible. This creates a fair environment for ZK mixers and DEXs.
- EVM Compatibility: With full support for the Ethereum Virtual Machine, developers can easily migrate existing ZK solutions to DMD without rewriting code.
“We see enormous potential in Zero Knowledge, especially in terms of privacy and data compression,” comments DMD Diamond blockchain visionary Helmut Siedl. “However, ZK is an engine that requires a robust chassis. DMD Diamond V4 with HBBFT consensus provides just that: truly decentralized, tamper-proof, and ready for high loads. We’re not competing with ZK; we’re giving it the best home.”
About DMD Diamond
Founded in 2013, DMD Diamond is one of the oldest running Layer 1 blockchains designed for security, interoperability, and decentralized governance. DMD Diamond community collectively steers the development of the ecosystem, fostering a collaborative and transparent environment for building next-generation dApps.
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