Zeko Labs

What Zeko Labs does

Zeko Labs is a private blockchain infrastructure company founded in 2024 and headquartered in San Francisco. It builds Zeko Protocol, a zero-knowledge (ZK) Layer 2 scaling protocol built on the Mina Protocol. The protocol processes transactions off-chain, bundles them into batches, and commits constant-size recursive zk-SNARK proofs (using Mina's Kimchi proof system and Pickles recursive system) to Mina L1, providing scalability, privacy, and rapid finality for decentralized applications.

The product portfolio centers on the shared Zeko L2 and a framework for custom/sovereign ZK rollups. Developer tooling includes a TypeScript SDK (o1js) for building zkApps, a Bridge SDK and CLI for cross-chain asset transfers between Mina L1 and Zeko L2, a Faucet CLI for testnet onboarding, an Archive Node for historical data indexing, and an Agent Skills module that exposes bridge, faucet, and GraphQL workflows to AI assistants. The protocol is open-source under MIT license and supports integration with Auro Wallet for end-user access.

Zeko Labs generates revenue from transaction fees paid in MINA tokens to the sequencer (covering computation, data availability, batch creation, proof aggregation, and L1 posting) and from bridge fees for cross-layer operations. Distribution is fully self-serve and developer-led: no formal sales motion exists; adoption is driven via documentation, GitHub, Discord, Telegram, testnet programs (quests, leaderboards, faucet), and integration partnerships with Mina Foundation, o1Labs, Auro Wallet, Celestia, and Phala. The company raised a $3 million pre-seed round in April 2024 led by UOB Venture Management, Signum Capital, and YBB Capital. Headcount is 1–10 employees and no operating revenue has been disclosed.

Name

Zeko Labs

Legal name

Zeko Labs

Website

https://zeko.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Zeko Labs, founded in 2024 in San Francisco, builds the Zeko Protocol, a zero-knowledge Layer 2 scaling protocol on Mina that serves AI agent builders, DeFi developers, and rollup operators through open-source, developer-led distribution and MIT-licensed tooling.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Zero-Knowledge Layer 2 Scaling Protocol

NAICS

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Layer 2 Scaling & Rollups (optimistic/ZK, sequencers, DA usage) (FSAPAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Layer 3/App-Specific Chains & Modular Execution (appchains, subnets, sidechains) (FSAPAAAC), Cross-Chain Security & Verification (light clients, zk/optimistic proofs, validation networks) (FSAPAKAF), Cryptography, Privacy & Identity Infrastructure (ZK, MPC, DID, key management) (FSAPAAAJ)

Keywords

• Zero-knowledge rollup
• Layer 2 scaling
• Cross-chain bridging
• ZkApp development
• Blockchain infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Transaction Fees: Users pay fees in MINA tokens to the sequencer for L2 transactions. Fees cover computational work, data availability storage, batch creation, proof aggregation, and Layer 1 posting costs. Fees on Zeko are designed to be cheaper than equivalent transactions on Layer 1 Mina.
2. Bridge Fees: Cross-layer operations (bridging assets between Mina L1 and Zeko L2) incur fees potentially higher than standard L2 transactions due to L1 inclusion proof requirements. Bridge operations follow a two-step protocol with queue-based processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zeko Labs builds the Zeko Protocol, a zero-knowledge cross-chain Layer 2 scaling protocol built on Mina that processes transactions off-chain and commits constant-size recursive zk-SNARK proofs to Mina L1. It sells developer tooling including a TypeScript SDK (o1js), Bridge SDK/CLI for cross-layer asset transfers, Faucet CLI for testnet tokens, Agent Skills for AI agent workflows, and a custom/sovereign ZK rollup framework for application-specific deployments.

Product overview

Zeko Labs offers the Zeko Protocol as its core product, a cross-chain zero-knowledge scaling protocol built on Mina that provides privacy and verification infrastructure for the AI Agent Revolution. The platform operates as a Layer 2 ZK Rollup ecosystem enabling developers to build scalable, private, and interoperable decentralized applications. The product portfolio includes the core Zeko Protocol/ZK Rollup, complemented by developer tools including Bridge SDK (TypeScript) for cross-chain asset bridging, Bridge CLI for command-line operations, Faucet CLI for testnet token distribution, and Agent Skills for AI agent integration. Additional tools include Zekoscan Explorer for blockchain exploration, Zeko Testnet for development testing, comprehensive documentation, and a collection of developer demo applications showcasing various ZK-powered use cases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zeko Protocol: A cross-chain zero-knowledge scaling protocol built on Mina that enables developers to launch fast, private, and scalable decentralized applications

Products and services

• Zeko Protocol A cross-chain zero-knowledge scaling protocol built on Mina that enables developers to launch fast, private, and scalable decentralized applications. Combines ZK proof privacy guarantees with off-chain computation efficiency and Mina's succinct L1 security.
• Zeko ZK Rollup A Layer 2 scaling solution built on Mina that processes transactions off-chain, bundles them into batches, and commits cryptographic proofs of validity to the Mina L1 chain, providing enhanced scalability and rapid finality.
• Bridge SDK

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CelestiacoreTechnology or IntegrationZeko plans to transition its Data Availability layer toward Celestia for decentralized data availability. Celestia provides modular data availability infrastructure that Zeko will integrate for enhanced DA layer decentralization.
• o1LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationZeko is built using o1js programming language created by the o1Labs team. Zeko chains enjoy easy composability with Mina using recursive proofs. The o1js library provides the TypeScript framework for building zkApps.
• Mina FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZeko is built on Mina Protocol as a Layer 2 ecosystem for zkApps. The protocol leverages Mina's recursive proof system, consensus, and infrastructure. Deep integration with Mina's technology stack and community.
• Auro WalletcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuro Wallet is the primary wallet for Zeko users, supporting Zeko network configuration. Zeko testnet and mainnet are accessible through Auro Wallet browser extension (v2.4.1+) and mobile app (v2.2.0+).

Scale indicators2 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ZekoLabs
• GitHubgithub.com/zeko-labs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors15 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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