LayerZero Unveils Zero Blockchain for Institutional Markets Backed by Citadel, ARK and Tether

LayerZero Labs has launched a new blockchain network named Zero to target institutional-scale financial markets, with backing from Citadel Securities, ARK Invest and Tether Investments. The network is built on a heterogeneous, zero-knowledge-proof-based architecture that separates transaction execution from verification and distributes work across specialized zones. Early institutional partners are exploring use cases in tokenization, collateral management, continuous trading and AI-related micropayments.