Microsoft-backed Space and Time Has Launched Its Public and Permissionless Mainnet

Tech giant Microsoft-backed Space and Time has launched its public and permissionless mainnet to deliver zero-knowledge (ZK)-proven data directly to smart contracts.

The platform, which indexes major blockchains like Ethereum and stores it on a decentralized network of database validators, allows developers to access, query and use ZK proofs on the vast dataset.

This capability is then linked to smart contracts by Proof of SQL, a sub-second ZK coprocessor tailored for SQL database queries.

According to the statement, onchain applications currently face security risks and potential tampering when trying to access basic user data from blockchain activity databases. Enterprises also lack a secure method to connect their cloud databases with smart contracts.

“Today we’re thrilled to announce the mainnet launch of Space and Time, which will empower developers to build sophisticated, data-driven onchain applications secured by cryptographic proofs,” said Scott Dykstra, Contributor number one at Space and Time.

The mainnet launch comes as part of a broader effort to expand the capabilities of smart contracts and unlock more complex and data-rich applications within the cryptocurrency and decentralized finance space.

“The goal is to overcome the current limitations of smart contracts, which in turn restrict the complexity and functionality of decentralized applications. This will pave the way for the next wave of onchain innovation including apps ranging from data-rich AI agents to tokenized real-world systems,” the statement reads.

Space and Time enables this by providing a verifiable and decentralized database network capable of querying the entire history of Ethereum and other blockchains.

“At MakeInfinite Labs, we’re focused on building foundational infrastructure to enable the next generation of crypto applications. Contributing core technologies like Proof of SQL and the original architecture of Space and Time is part of that vision. We’re excited to see the ecosystem take this work forward and unlock new possibilities for verifiable, data-driven applications,” said Nate Holiday, CEO of Makeinfinite Labs and Co-Founder of Space and Time.

The permissionless nature of the protocol also enables anyone to contribute to the network by providing high-quality datasets or staking their assets.