What is Space and Time (SXT)?

Deep Dive

1. Core Technology: Proof of SQL

Space and Time’s Proof of SQL is a cryptographic system that validates SQL query results using ZK proofs. This ensures that data processed by smart contracts or AI models is accurate and hasn’t been tampered with, even when combining onchain blockchain data with offchain enterprise datasets. The protocol achieves sub-second proof generation, making it practical for real-time applications like DeFi risk engines or RWA audits.

2. Decentralized Architecture

The network operates as a cluster-of-clusters:
- Indexers pull data from chains like Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Sui.
- Validators stake SXT tokens to verify data integrity and sign cryptographic commitments.
- Provers generate ZK proofs for queries, which are anchored on the SXT Chain (a Substrate-based L1).
This structure allows enterprises to run private clusters for sensitive data while participating in a decentralized ecosystem.

3. Enterprise and Web3 Use Cases

SXT merges Web2 familiarity with Web3 decentralization:
- For developers: ANSI-SQL compatibility, REST/GraphQL APIs, and tools like natural-language querying.
- For enterprises: End-to-end encryption and hybrid setups (e.g., private clusters within corporate intranets).
Key integrations, such as Microsoft Fabric, enable enterprises to access blockchain data via Azure while maintaining compliance.

Conclusion

Space and Time reimagines data infrastructure by cryptographically securing both storage and computation, enabling trustless automation for DeFi, AI, and enterprises. Its hybrid approach lowers barriers for Web2 adoption while advancing Web3’s data capabilities. Can SXT’s Proof of SQL become the standard for verifiable data in multi-chain ecosystems?