zk-Powered State Layer and Proving Infrastructure

Zero-Knowledge State Layer

Forge acts as a zk-based state layer for Solana:

• Every runtime and program can prove, share, and verify state.

• Lightweight verifiers confirm mathematically sound ZKPs generated by Catalyst.

• ZKPs include Merkle commitments and validator signatures.

This enables:

• Instant cross-environment settlement

• Trustless coordination without oracles, multisigs, or centralized bridges

Eliminating Trusted Third Parties

Traditional interoperability relies on multisig bridges or off-chain relayers. Forge replaces them with:

• Solana-native zk verification

• Lightweight on-chain verifiers

• Consensus root validation through ZKPs

Forge unlocks scalable, trustless interoperability between all layers of the Solana stack.

Catalyst: The zk Proving Engine

Catalyst powers zk-based consensus verification with:

• Fast execution

• Low-cost operation

• Accessibility via consumer-grade hardware

Transaction Flow

1. Emit a state event from the source environment

2. Catalyst generates a ZKP of validator signatures and committed state

3. Target environment verifies the proof and updates its state

Catalyst ensures Forge stays efficient, scalable, and deeply integrated with Solana’s high throughput.

Relayor: Solana-Native Relay Layer

Relayor is Forge’s decentralized relay system:

• Event-driven and permissionless

• Observes state transitions and queues events

• Interacts with Catalyst for ZKP generation

Relayor supports decentralized computation and integration with future proving markets — removing reliance on off-chain relayers and ensuring censorship-resistant communication.