Cortex Project Updates #74

Jayden Chan
Cortex Labs
Published in
2 min readMay 17, 2021

Technical Updates 🤖

Machine-Learning(ML), CortexVirtual Machine(CVM) & Model RepresentationTool(MRT) R&D

1. Modify MRT internal implementation (yamrt), support dynamic training graph interface (like pytorch), to facilitate subsequent algorithm expansion;

Cortex ZkRollup

1. ZkRollup completed the preliminary performance analysis and optimization, replaced the Pairing calculation method with MCL, and modified the curve calculation library and interface accordingly;
2. ZkRollup’s Proof generation time is shortened by an average of 8.7 times, the memory is optimized to 1/3 of the original, and more possible optimization directions are continuously investigated;
3. ZkRollup added benchmark test and results;
4. ZkNode added a new parallel task distribution module, the purpose is to generate proof of multi-machine parallel, improve the throughput of the second layer network;

Cortex Full Node
1. Add ipv4, ipv6 processing logic;
2. Increase the stability and optimization of the price estimation on the chain;
3. Fix database competition risk;
4. Increase the Docker version and upgrade some third-party libraries;
5. And optimize the decoding method of some data structures;
6. The full node releases version 1.10.23;

Community Updates 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦

1. Cortex Labs new merchandise design and merchandise distribution campaign are in progress
2. Cortex Labs official forum reward/point system has been completed and internal test is in progress;

3. The Cortex Labs developer team started testing and research on BSC, HECO, and OKExChain;
4. Cortex’s unique NFT design for the Dragon Boat festival is being worked;
5. NFT trading platform backed by Cortex is working on its release;
6. Cortex is paying attention to popular projects in the market and analyze project logic and economic models.

About Cortex 😇

Cortex’s main mission is to provide the state-of-the-art machine-learning models on the blockchain in which users can infer using smart contracts on the Cortex blockchain. One of Cortex’s goals also includes implementing a machine-learning platform that allows users to post tasks on the platform, submit AI DApps (Artificial Intelligence Decentralized Applications).

Cortex is the only public blockchain that allows the execution of nontrivial AI algorithms on the blockchain. MainNet has launched. Go build!

TestNet

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