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Horizen (ZEN) - is a blockchain ecosystem that strives to empower and reward everyone for their contributions. Horizen’s massively scalable platform enables businesses and developers to quickly and affordably create their own public or private blockchains on the largest node network in the industry. Horizen’s Sidechain SDK provides all the necessary components for fast and easy deployment of a fully customizable blockchain.
ZEN is the native cryptocurrency of the Horizen. It offers optional privacy features that allow users to control their digital footprint.
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About Horizen[edit]
The Horizen project was launched as ZenCash by Rob Viglione and Rolf Versluis in May 2017. Originally created to provide a peer-to-peer economic system for money, media, and messaging, it was rebranded as “Horizen” in July 2018. The team expanded its market focus to general-purpose blockchain systems in October 2019 upon the alpha release of the Horizen Sidechain System and Sidechain SDK.
Horizen had no pre-mine and did not conduct an ICO. It has a fixed lifetime amount of 21 million coins. The primary differentiator for Horizen is its unique sidechain design. The design includes cross-chain transfer mechanisms and each sidechain is mainchain agnostic, meaning that they operate independently from the mainchain. This keeps the mainchain secure from potential malicious sidechains.
Horizen is currently listed on Binance, Bittrex, OKEx, and Cryptopia exchanges among others.
Philosophy[edit]
Horizen seeks to empower people and bring the world together through technology and economic incentives to generate a robust and sustainable ecosystem. They focus heavily on R&D and community development.
Sidechains[edit]
Horizen sidechains are a scaling solution that enables the connection of bespoke blockchains to the Horizen mainchain. Horizen sidechains can be created with any programming language and consensus mechanism while retaining the ability to communicate information and value back to the Horizen mainchain’s network. Each sidechain is a full blockchain application that requires the implementation of consensus, network layer, wallet, history, and many other pieces. Most sidechains, beyond their specific logic and data, can be based on the same implementation.
Horizen provides a Sidechain SDK that addresses most of these aspects and includes all necessary components required for building a blockchain in a single toolbox.
Privacy[edit]
With the goal of ensuring the privacy and safety of its users, Horizen uses the following protocols: zk-SNARKS, TLS integration, domain fronting, distributed publishing, client-to-node encryption, and end-to-end encryption. These technologies allow users to select the desired level of transparency for their digital assets and communications.
In addition to the coin, ZEN, the Horizen platform includes the ability to privately chat with others through the Sphere by Horizen App.
Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) Treasury[edit]
Horizen is governed by the Zen Blockchain Foundation. Treasury funds (20%) are automatically set aside for development, support, and marketing. Horizen is building a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) as a voting mechanism to determine the allocation of treasury funds in the future.
Academy[edit]
Horizen Academy is a free and open service designed for educating all levels of learners interested in blockchain technology. Users can choose between three levels, beginner, advanced, and expert, to learn more about privacy, technology, and the Horizen platform. Horizen Academy also features articles on the general history of blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
Mining[edit]
Horizen's algorithm for the distribution of block rewards:
- 60% of the reward goes to miners.
- 20% goes to the Horizen treasury to fund project development (such as community development, marketing, maintenance, etc.)
- 10% goes to supernode operators
- 10% goes to secure node operators
Wallet s[edit]
There are a number of wallets for ZEN storage, including versions for Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Official wallets include Sphere by Horizen, Swing Wallet, MyZenWallet, Zen Wallet, and Paper Wallet. Third-party wallets are available as well, including a Horizon-branded CoolWallet, Coinomi, and Ledger.
Roadmap[edit]
The Horizen project's focus on privacy doesn’t equate with opacity. On the opposite, the candid openness of the project is illustrated in the open Roadmap available on their website. As its name says, the focus here is on development, not on marketing or promotion activities.
Leadership[edit]
Rob Viglione, Co-Founder and President, holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing, with a PMP certification, and is a Ph.D. Candidate in Finance at the University of South Carolina researching crypto finance and teaching “Bitcoin & Blockchain Applications in Finance.” He is a former physicist, mercenary mathematician, and military officer with experience in satellite radar, space launch vehicles, and combat support intelligence. Viglione was first deployed to Afghanistan in 2013 as a data scientist for the U.S. Army. His contributions within the crypto space include being part of Zclassic’s core team, support to the Bitshares project, heading up BlockPay’s U.S. and Canada Ambassador program, and consulting for Bitgate.
Rolf Versluis, Co-Founder and Executive Advisor, is an Electrical Engineering graduate from the United States Naval Academy and has served as a US Navy nuclear submarine officer operating out of Hawaii. Versluis has also gained management and leadership experience from running a mid-sized IT company in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to his role with Horizen, Versluis operates a private cryptocurrency mining facility with hundreds of operational systems and hosts a blog and YouTube channel on crypto mining.
IOHK Partnership[edit]
To rapidly address scalability, performance, and security challenges, Horizen partnered with IOHK, a technology company known for creating innovative peer-to-peer solutions for financial transactions. Leading the IOHK partnership is Professor Roman Oliynykov, a Ukrainian cryptographer, IT researcher, and IOHK Research Fellow.[1]
Horizen 51% Attack Solution[edit]
in June, 2018, Horizen (ZEN) saw more than $500,000 hacked from an exchange in a “51% attack”. Horizen developers quickly implemented a deterrent against potential future 51% attacks. Horizen’s 51% attack algorithm introduces penalties for delayed blocks – those that are broadcast to the network a long time after the latest block. The design is an adaptation of Nakamoto’s longest chain rule.
Horizen’s 51% attack prevention is open-sourced and at least one other blockchain project uses it.
Milestones[edit]
- May 2017 - Zen blockchain is launched with ZenCash as the first product.
- December 2017 - ZenCash launched the world’s first end-to-end encrypted cryptocurrency network.
- January 2018 - ZenCash partners with IOHK to fast track Research & Development for financial solutions generation process of zk-SNARK five times faster.
- April 2018 - ZenCash launched ZenHelp, the first cryptocurrency and blockchain-related 24/7 service desk.
- June 2018 - ZenCash releases its 51% attack mitigation solution whitepaper.
- August 2018 - Horizen (ZenCash at the time) announces its brand expansion and a new name, Horizen.
- October 2018 - Horizen releases their Sidechain Solution Whitepaper: Decoupled Consensus Between Chains
- December 2018 - Horizen releases its flagship application Sphere by Horizen, a multifunctional application with wallet capabilities.
- March 2019 - Horizen releases the Horizen Academy, a free educational resource on blockchain and cryptocurrency.
- October 2019 - Horizen Sidechains and Sidechain SDK reach Alpha phase.
- October 2019 - Horizen released a new whitepaper called “Horizen Whitepaper 2.0” which updates the focus of the project.
- January 2020 - Horizen released their whitepaper titled “Zendoo: A zk-SNARK Verifiable Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol Enabling Decoupled and Decentralized Sidechains” which describes the design and implementation of Horizen sidechains.
References[edit]
Future of Crypto is Selective Transparency: Rob Viglione of ZenCash on Privacy Protocols
ZenCash Launches 24-Hour Help Desk and Ticketing Service
ZENCASH IN 2018: A DEEPER LOOK AT THE PRIVACY-CENTRIC PLATFORM’S ROADMAP
External links[edit]
Horizen website
GitHub
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Horizen Reddit
BitcoinTalk
Facebook
Twitter
See Also on BitcoinWiki[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ZenCash and IOHK Partnership Advances Private, Borderless Transactions
January 23, 2017
We’re excited to announce our latest entry to the storied Star Wars™ Pinball franchise, Star Wars™ Pinball: Rogue One™ is now available on PC and console and will come to mobile platforms on February 2nd. Join Jyn Erso and the rest of Rogue One as they use any means necessary to steal the Death Star plans and restore hope to the galaxy in this table based on the hit film! In Star Wars™ Pinball: Rogue One™, players are tasked with a special mission of the utmost importance. The Empire has begun testing a major weapon, and the Rebel Alliance needs to find out how to destroy it. As part of a small band of Rebels, you must infiltrate the Empire and steal the plans for the Death Star and restore hope to a hopeless galaxy. The Star Wars™ Pinball: Rogue One™ table features 10 story-related game modes, each one with its own set of playfield toys and goals. You must avoid stormtrooper detection in stealth missions, hold your own in firefights and combat missions, evade the footsteps of an AT-ACT walker, navigate the U-wing to shoot down TIE strikers as the ship’s gunner, and face off against Director Krennic and his Death Troopers in a white-knuckle multiball mode. Rebellions are built on hope – and the only hope the galaxy has lies at the feet of a rogue band of rebel fighters that is prepared for a daring mission. Welcome to Rogue One! The Star Wars™ Pinball: Rogue One™ table is now available on Xbox 360, Xbox One, Windows 10, Steam, See you on the leaderboards, and may the Force be with you. |
November 17, 2016
Bethesda and Zen Studios Team Up for an |
We’ve teamed up with Bethesda, the worldwide publisher behind the blockbuster franchises Fallout®, DOOM®, and The Elder Scrolls®, for an unbelievable pinball experience! Coming to our various pinball platforms in December, Bethesda® Pinball presents three exciting pinball tables based on Bethesda’s epic gaming universes: Fallout, DOOM, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Stay alive in the stunning yet hostile environments of three fantastic pinball tables inspired by the most iconic Bethesda franchises.
Explore the secrets of the post-nuclear wasteland in a world decimated by atomic war, join Factions, raid Vaults and collect Bobbleheads on the Fallout Pinball table, fight your way through the UAC research facility while taking on hordes of demons to earn the DOOM Slayer name on the DOOM Pinball table, and craft weapons, wield magic, equip armor, buy and sell goods, mine materials, find companions and complete side quests before defeating Alduin and fulfilling your destiny as the Dragonborn on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Pinball table. Each table features leaderboards, score tracking, exciting social features, and more!
The Bethesda Pinball pack will be available on Xbox, PSN, Steam, Mac and Windows 10 on December 6th, and on mobile platforms December 8th.
April 26, 2016
Aliens vs. Pinball Launches Today! Happy ALIEN DAY! In celebration of the event and the 30th Anniversary of the landmark sci-fi film ALIENS, we are delighted to release Aliens vs. Pinball! Featuring three exciting Alien inspired tables (Aliens, Alien: Isolation, and Alien vs. Predator), the Aliens vs. Pinball pack is an exciting addition to anyone’s digital pinball library! In Alien vs. Predator pinball, face off against Alien enemies and challenge your skills as you take on the role of a young Predator looking to make his mark in the Yautja ranks. Emerge victorious as you calibrate your camouflage system, collect weapons, use your advanced targeting system, destroy Alien eggs in a lightning fast multi-ball mode, collect Hunting Trophies, and experience the thrill of the hunt! Alien vs. Predator is available now as part of the Aliens vs. Pinball three-pack for Zen Pinball 2, Pinball FX2, and Amazon, as well as in-app purchases for Zen Pinball and a standalone app for iOS and Android devices. See you on the leaderboards! |
April 12, 2016
Relive the Terror of the ALIEN Universe in We are excited to reveal that we have teamed up with Fox Digital Entertainment to create an all-new pinball three-pack set in the blockbuster ALIEN Universe. Relive the terror in the Aliens vs. Pinball is comprised of three distinct tables. In Aliens pinball, team up with the Colonial Marines as Ellen Ripley on a pinball table based on ALIENS, the 1986 blockbuster film. Face your fears and take on a deadly Alien threat on the Sevastopol Space Station as Amanda Ripley in the Alien: Isolation pinball table and feel the rush of the hunt as a young Yautja warrior in Alien vs. Predator pinball. Featuring characters from the hit film franchise including Ellen Ripley, Aliens vs. Pinball offers a dynamic interpretation of the terrifying atmosphere and white-knuckle situations that have made the ALIEN anthology one of the most popular, frightening and enduring franchises in science-fiction. Key Game Features
The Aliens vs. Pinball pack will be released on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PSN, Steam, Windows 10, Mac, iOS, Android and Amazon on April 26th. See you on the leaderboards! |
March 29, 2016
Coming Soon Fox Digital Entertainment, in partnership with Zen Studios, will launch three digital pinball tables via iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, PlayStation Network, XBOX Live, and Steam. |
October 20, 2015
Balls of Glory Pinball Launching This Week |
Balls of Glory Pinball is launching today on PSN in North America and will be rolling out to more platforms this week! Balls of Glory combines four hit animated TV show properties: FAMILY GUY, AMERICAN DAD!, BOB’S BURGERS, and ARCHER, representing one epic pinball experience and features voice talent and sound effects from each hit TV show. Release schedule is below:
Tuesday, October 20
Zen Pinball 2 – PS3, PS4 and PS Vita
Wednesday, October 21
Zen Pinball 2 – PS3, PS4 and PS Vita
Pinball FX2 – Xbox 360, Xbox One, Windows 10 and Steam (Please remember to purchase on Xbox 360 first, then import to Xbox One to enjoy on both systems)
Thursday, October 22
Zen Pinball – Google Play, Amazon, iOS (Each table is also available as a standalone app)
TBA
Zen Pinball 2 – Mac OS X
See you on the leaderboards!
October 13, 2015
Ride into the Danger Zone with Archer Pinball in the “Balls of Glory” Pinball Pack |
Our newest table catapults players into the spy life with Archer Pinball, the final animated TV series joining the “Balls of Glory” Pinball pack, a new digital pinball collaboration with Fox Digital Entertainment. Check out the world’s greatest secret agent and his co-workers in the trailer below.
We’re also thrilled to reveal the “Balls of Glory” Pinball pack’s release during the week of October 20thon console, PC, and mobile platforms. Get ready for some epic pinball action!
February 24, 2015
| Iron Six-Shooters and Steel Blades Collide in the Iron & Steel Pack Now Available! |
Sparks (and bullets) fly in the Iron & Steel Pack, bringing two new original tables, CastleStorm and Wild West Rampage, to Zen’s pinball platforms!
In CastleStorm pinball, players will team up once again with the heroic knight Sir Gareth as he returns to protect the Kingdom from the relentless hordes of vicious Vikings and their raging leader, Chief Ramhorn. The table features single and multiball game modes set within a Viking stronghold, an enormous fire breathing dragon, an armored troll, and even a charming donkey!
YEEEEHAAAW! The Wild West Rampage table stars Cindy, a bold bounty hunter who arrives in the western town of Rackton Point with a bone to pick with the town’s crooked Sheriff Evans. Cindy has her sights aimed on defeating his men and ruining their crooked plans to control the town, but it definitely won’t be easy to loosen Evans’ stranglehold. Hit the trail and experience an exciting Western-inspired playfield complete with a rolling 3D steam engine, swinging saloon doors, a six-shooter ball locker, and duels with members of Sheriff Evans’ posse!
Platforms and release dates for the Iron & Steel Pack:
Zen Pinball 2 on PS3, PS4 & Vita: $4.99/€4,99/£3.99 for the two-table pack. Available in North America on February 24 and Europe on February 25
Zen Pinball 2 for Mac: $2.99/€2,99/£2.29 for individual tables, available on February 25
Pinball FX2 for Steam & Xbox 360: $4.99/€4,99/£3.99 for the two-table pack, available on Feb 25
Pinball FX2 for Xbox One: $4.99/€4,99/£3.99 for the two-table pack, available on Feb 26
Zen Pinball for iOS: $.99/€,99/£.79 for individual tables, available Feb 26
Zen Pinball HD for Android & Amazon: $.99/€,99/£.79 for individual tables, available Feb 26
Wii U players – this pack will be coming to Zen Pinball 2, stay tuned for news!
November 24, 2014
Marvel’s Venom is Attacking |
They are Venom! Spider-Man’s symbiotic nemesis gets his own pinball table on PC, consoles and mobile.
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Venom pinball will be coming to Zen Studios pinball platforms on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and Amazon the week of December 8.
As Eddie Brock's journalism career spiraled downward, he always blamed Spider-Man for his own failure. A symbiotic organism from an alien world sensed his rage, and having itself been rejected by Spidey before, shared his hatred of the web-head. Thus, the Symbiote chose Brock as its next host, and together they are – Venom.
The Venom pinball table features Eddie Brock as the Symbiote-empowered villain as he faces not just his mortal enemy, Spider-Man, but also the threat of his twisted offspring, Carnage. Can Venom and Spider-Man team up to defeat a greater threat?
The Venom pinball table will also allow players to experience Carnage’s origins in an exciting mini-game, relive Spidey’s own black suit exploits with the Symbiote during an electrifying multiball event, and teach Venom a lesson by exploiting the Symbiote’s weaknesses.
Venom pinball will be available for Zen Studios pinball platforms, including Zen Pinball 2, Pinball FX2, and Marvel Pinball, the week of December 8, 2014 for $2.99/€2,99/£2.49 on PC, Mac, and consoles, and $1.99/€1,79/£1.49 on mobile platforms.
August 21, 2014
Zen Pinball 2 for Wii U Update! |
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August 28th brings a big content update for Zen Pinball 2 on Wii U! Guardians of the Galaxy, Deadpool and Doctor Strange will join the existing table library. In addition, The Walking Dead table will also release on August 28th.
We are happy to continue our commitment to Wii U players and hope you enjoy these new tables!
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