Odaily Planet Daily News Polygon community initiated a pre-proposal discussion on the first phase of zkPoS. The proposal proposes to use zero-knowledge (ZK) validators to securely connect Polygon PoS to AggLayer to verify the network's consensus mechanism, thereby establishing the finality of network settlement to AggLayer. This consensus proof is a complement to pessimistic proofs and ensures the security of all chains connected to AggLayer. The consensus proof will be guaranteed by the Plonky3 proof system through Succinct Labs' SP1, a general zkVM that allows the execution of AggLayer proof standard Rust. This upgrade will bring two major direct benefits: - Aggregate liquidity, users, and status through AggLayer, bringing greater network effects to users and developers; - Upgraded bridging experience, including permissionless token transfers. Polygon plans to propose a formal PIP in the fall and plans to deploy the connection between Polygon PoS and AggLayer by the end of this year.