Lumoz RaaS to Support RISC-V zkEVM: Advancing Layer2 Performance and Scalability

Lumoz RaaS has introduced support for RISC-V–based zkEVM, providing developers with prebuilt modules and a compatible toolchain for quick deployment of zero-knowledge proof applications. This solution aims to improve Rollup transaction performance and reduce operational costs.
In Bangkok, Thailand, on the 23rd of April 2025, ZEX PR WIRE reported that Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin suggested replacing the current Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) with the RISC-V instruction set architecture. This proposal has sparked discussions within the Ethereum community, showcasing RISC-V’s potential in the blockchain sector. Concurrently, Lumoz RaaS (Rollup as a Service) has announced its support for a RISC-V–based zkEVM solution to enhance performance and scalability for Layer2.
The EVM has been the foundation of smart contract functionality, supporting various decentralized applications. However, with blockchain technology advancing, the EVM’s architectural limitations are becoming more apparent. RISC-V, as an open-source instruction set architecture, offers openness, simplicity, and a flexible ecosystem, positioning it as a strong contender for transforming the smart contract execution environment. By integrating RISC-V into smart contract development, this innovation promises improved performance, security, and enhanced accessibility for blockchain development.
RISC-V is an open-source instruction set architecture (ISA) known for its modular design and flexibility, offering advantages such as being open source and royalty-free, flexibility and scalability, and performance optimization compared to traditional architectures like x86 and ARM.
Vitalik’s proposal to use RISC-V as Ethereum’s long-term execution layer architecture aims to enhance scalability and lower operational costs for the network.
To grasp why RISC-V is a compelling alternative, it’s crucial to recognize the Ethereum Virtual Machine’s (EVM) shortcomings, including complexity, scalability bottlenecks, and lack of hardware optimization, making it less suitable for advanced scaling solutions like zero-knowledge proofs (zkEVMs).
zkEVM (Zero-Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine) is a virtual machine leveraging zero-knowledge proof technologies to enhance privacy and scalability in blockchain systems.
Combining RISC-V with zkEVM offers benefits such as more efficient proof generation, customizable instruction sets, and hardware acceleration potential for zero-knowledge proof execution.
Designing and implementing a RISC-V-based zkEVM requires addressing core components, developing compatible assemblers, optimizing for performance and security, conducting performance analysis, integrating into Lumoz RaaS, and benchmarking against the standard EVM.
Lumoz RaaS’s support for RISC-V-based zkEVM solutions enables developers to leverage Rollup services efficiently, leading to increased development efficiency, enhanced compatibility, higher performance Rollups, and lower operating costs.
Vitalik’s proposal and Lumoz’s support signify a pivotal moment in blockchain technology, offering new possibilities for Ethereum’s development and setting a precedent for other blockchain platforms’ technological evolution.
The future may witness trends like the rise of cross-chain ecosystems, deep integration of hardware and blockchain, and widespread adoption of privacy protection, driven by RISC-V zkEVM’s development and adoption.
The combination of RISC-V and zkEVM represents a significant innovation in blockchain technology, paving the way for Ethereum’s future development and technological advancement across the blockchain industry.