Herodotus and StarkWare Launch Cairo Verifier to Enhance StarkNet's Layer 3 Security

Herodotus and StarkWare have introduced the Cairo Verifier, a new system designed to verify cryptographic proofs on StarkNet's Layer 2, rather than on the Ethereum mainnet. This innovation allows developers to implement verifiable computations using STARK proofs on StarkNet Layer 2, enabling applications running on Layer 3s to utilize them for enhanced security. The Cairo Verifier aims to tackle significant challenges such as high verification costs and latency issues, facilitating the deployment of Layer 3 applications on StarkNet. It extends the security of STARKs to Layer 3s, with a working prototype expected to launch in the coming weeks. This development is part of efforts to create a network of Layer 3 application-specific blockchains on StarkNet, offering customization in elements like hash functions and consensus mechanisms.