Ola Opens Applications for DevTestnet Whitelist: Bringing Compliant Privacy to ZKRollups

5 min readNov 10, 2023

Introducing Ola, a Layer 2 compliant friendly & programmable privacy-focused ZKRollup solution.

We are excited to unveil at DevConnect in Turkey that the application for Ola DevTestnet Whitelist is now officially opened. In our pursuit of innovation and collaboration, we’re also proud to share that the source code for our Ola-lang smart contract language and OlaVM virtual machine is now accessible to the community.

Ola’s DevTestnet, built on a Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machine (ZKVM), sets our Layer 2 solution apart with its focus on privacy, high performance, and a developer-friendly environment. Opening the WL application is a significant leap forward, helping fostering a new generation of Web3 applications with customizable privacy via our innovative ZK-ZKVM technology.

We’re not just building a platform; we’re shaping the future of blockchain scalability and privacy. Join us on this journey to unlock the full potential of our advanced network.

Understanding the Ola DevTestnet Whitelist

The Ola DevTestnet, which is set to launch in 2024, represents a sandbox environment where developers can immerse themselves in the Ola ecosystem. It will invite you to explore the frontiers of private, secure, and efficient web applications on blockchain.

We introduced the opportunity for developers worldwide to join the Ola Developer Testnet through our whitelist application process. Developers or teams who secure a spot on the whitelist will have the opportunity to develop decentralized applications such as blockchain games, social platforms, and DID solutions with the support of the official Ola team, and they may also get the chance to deploy their applications on the Ola mainnet.

Unveiling the Pillars of Ola’s Dev Arsenal

At the core of Ola’s ecosystem are two groundbreaking technologies now open source to the developer community:

Ola-lang: A Developer’s Gateway

Ola-lang stands at the forefront as the developer’s portal to innovation. Drawing inspiration from the intuitive constructs of Solidity and the performance-centric features of Rust, this bespoke language is tailored for ease of use. Developers can effortlessly dive into crafting Ola contracts, setting the stage for groundbreaking applications with privacy at their core.

OlaVM: The Core of Innovation

OlaVM operates as the technological cornerstone, where sophistication meets efficiency. Groundbreaking elements like optimized instruction sets, Goldilocks domains, concurrent proof generation, and the potential for hardware acceleration, together, boost the processing capabilities of transactional proofs. OlaVM is the catalyst for achieving new performance benchmarks in privacy-preserving computations.

Moreover, additional tools and functions are on the horizon, promising to further enhance the development ecosystem and empower creators with even more sophisticated capabilities.

Key Features of Ola That Stand Out

Privacy-Focused Architecture: Ola prioritizes user privacy without compromising on blockchain’s inherent transparency.
Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machine (zkVM): At the heart of Ola lies the zkVM, a technological marvel that ensures computations are correct without revealing any underlying data.
Programmable Scalability and Privacy: Flexibility to choose the level of privacy and scalability needed for your application.

Experiencing the Ola Development Environment

Ola participated in ZKHack at DevConnect Istanbul, where onsite hackers have the opportunity to engage in challenges, establish an Ola developer environment, and verify ZK proofs. Additionally, you can explore this experience through our comprehensive tutorial.

This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting up the development environment for the Ola contract, completing the logic for a voting contract, executing this contract, and both generating and verifying proofs.

▶️ Experience it now: https://github.com/Sin7Y/Ola-Workshop-Istanbul#workshop-challenge-tutorial

As pioneering participants, developers might encounter unforeseen bugs or hurdles. We greatly value your insights. We invite you to share your experiences and suggestions through this brief survey. In recognition of your valuable contributions, those providing constructive and meaningful feedback will be rewarded with an exclusive gift.
Also, you can join our Telegram forum for prompt support from Ola’s developer relations team and connect with the community for a collaborative resolution.

What to Expect Next on the Ola Public Testnet & Ola Mainnet?

The Ola public testnet and mainnet are scheduled for a staggered release in the coming year, representing significant milestones in the project’s development timeline.

The testnet launch will unveil new privacy features for developers, alongside a comprehensive set of tools designed to streamline the development process. Additionally, enhanced user interfaces, including upgraded web browsers, will be introduced to improve user experience and interaction with the platform. These upgrades are meticulously planned to support the vision of a scalable, privacy-centric blockchain infrastructure.

Join Ola to Shape Your Own Web3 Journey

Engage and Earn with Ola’s DevTestnet

This is your invitation to join us in this new era of blockchain’s evolution. Ola is not just presenting a breakthrough platform; we’re fostering a community that values privacy and supports innovation. Ola places high value on growing alongside the community and rewards users who contribute and participate.

Our testnet activities cater not only to developers but also to non-technical enthusiasts through Galxe. We’re excited to offer our co-builders and early contributors a range of incentives including up to 500,000 OVPs (A prize pool that grows with the number of participants), exclusive NFTs, tokens, and early access to the Ola Public Testnet 2024. This initiative is designed to acknowledge and reward the invaluable contributions of our community members in shaping the Ola ecosystem.

Your Invitation to Shape the Future

Our talks, panels and workshops about the topic “Compliant Privacy Platforms on Ethereum” at DevConnect showcases our advancements and commitment to privacy as a default.

Ola’s breakthrough platform redefines user-friendly privacy technology, offering advanced features like a privacy-focused architecture and a ZKVM. These tools are not just enhancements but fundamental shifts towards a more discreet blockchain infrastructure.

We are charged with excitement about the possibilities this testnet introduces, as it paves the way for developers to craft decentralized applications where privacy isn’t just an option — it’s inherent.

Seize the initiative with the Ola DevTestnet and be among the first to steer the blockchain towards enhanced privacy. Join us in shaping a blockchain future where privacy is embedded into every transaction and application.

The era of privacy as a default in blockchain development starts with you, here and now.

Join us as we pave the way toward this new horizon — starting with the Ola Dev Testnet.

About Ola

Ola is a ZKVM-based Layer 2 platform that augments Ethereum with scalable, programmable privacy while maintaining developer friendliness. As a privacy-focused zkvm rollup, Ola enables optional compliant friendly privacy across smart contracts, offering developers flexibility and users complete data control. Our mission is to empower individuals to confidently navigate their unique Web3 journey, ensuring privacy and scalability are never at odds.