feat: Removed mentions of zk-Rollups

docs/about-aelf/introduction/index.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ description: What is aelf?
 
 :::faq[What is aelf?]
 
-aelf, an AI-enhanced Layer 1 blockchain network, leverages the robust C# programming language for efficiency and scalability across its sophisticated multi-layered architecture. Founded in 2017 with its global hub in Singapore, aelf is a pioneer in the industry, leading Asia in evolving blockchain with state-of-the-art AI integration and modular Layer 2 ZK Rollup technology, ensuring an efficient, low-cost, and highly secure platform that is both developer and end-user friendly. Aligned with its progressive vision, aelf is committed to fostering innovation within its ecosystem and advancing Web3 and AI technology adoption. For more information about aelf, please refer to our [Whitepaper V2.0](https://docs.aelf.com/resources/whitepaper-2/).
+aelf, an AI-enhanced Layer 1 blockchain network, leverages the robust C# programming language for efficiency and scalability across its sophisticated multi-layered architecture. Founded in 2017 with its global hub in Singapore, aelf is a pioneer in the industry, leading Asia in evolving blockchain with state-of-the-art AI integration to ensure an efficient, low-cost, and highly secure platform that is both developer and end-user friendly. Aligned with its progressive vision, aelf is committed to fostering innovation within its ecosystem and advancing Web3 and AI technology adoption. For more information about aelf, please refer to our [Whitepaper V2.0](https://docs.aelf.com/resources/whitepaper-2/).
 
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docs/about-aelf/technical-and-security/index.md

@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ Navigating the platform might be difficult for new users.
 
 **Solution**: User-friendly interfaces and tutorials are provided to ease the onboarding process.
 
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+<!-- :::
 
 ### 9. How does aelf's Layer 2 ZK Rollup technology work, and what benefits does it offer?
 
@@ -142,13 +142,13 @@ Benefits of implementing ZK rollups on aelf include:
 - **Reduced Data Storage**: Since only a small amount of data needs to be stored on-chain (mainly the proof and the batch's final state), it helps in reducing blockchain's storage.
 - **Interoperability**: ZK rollups can be designed to work with various layer-1 blockchains, enhancing cross-chain compatibility and communication.
 
-:::
+::: -->
 
 ### 10. How does aelf compare to other blockchain platforms in terms of transaction speed and scalability?
 
 :::faq[How does aelf compare to other blockchain platforms in terms of transaction speed and scalability?]
 
-aelf stands out in the blockchain landscape with its exceptional transaction speed and scalability. Its multi-sidechain architecture enables parallel processing of transactions, significantly enhancing both speed and scalability compared to traditional single-chain systems. Furthermore, aelf leverages advanced Layer 2 solutions such as ZK Rollups to further improve performance and efficiency. In terms of benchmarking, aelf consistently performs favourably against other leading blockchain platforms in transaction throughput and network efficiency. Additionally, aelf integrates artificial intelligence (AI) to optimise various aspects of its operations, including smart contract execution and network management, which further boosts its performance and scalability. This combination of multi-sidechain architecture, advanced Layer 2 solutions, and AI integration positions aelf as a superior choice in the blockchain arena.
+aelf stands out in the blockchain landscape with its exceptional transaction speed and scalability. Its multi-sidechain architecture enables parallel processing of transactions, significantly enhancing both speed and scalability compared to traditional single-chain systems. In terms of benchmarking, aelf consistently performs favourably against other leading blockchain platforms in transaction throughput and network efficiency. Additionally, aelf integrates artificial intelligence (AI) to optimise various aspects of its operations, including smart contract execution and network management, which further boosts its performance and scalability. This combination of multi-sidechain architecture, advanced Layer 2 solutions, and AI integration positions aelf as a superior choice in the blockchain arena.
 
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docs/resources/whitepaper-2/executive-summary/index.md

@@ -13,6 +13,6 @@ In aelf's Whitepaper 2.0, the mission is to leverage artificial intelligence (AI
 
 For developers, aelf provides an AI-enhanced environment that simplifies smart contract creation with Natural Language Processing (NLP) and offers real-time support through AI-powered chatbots. These tools make blockchain technology more accessible to non-technical users and streamline the development process for experienced developers. In aelf's AI-based smart contract auditing, smart contract code is input into aelf's pre-trained model to analyse syntax and logical structure, identifying security vulnerabilities and errors, and generating a detailed audit report with remediation suggestions for aelf developers before deploying their smart contracts on the aelf chain. By incorporating AI, aelf not only improves the user experience but also expands its user base, fostering adoption and innovation in the blockchain space. 
 
-Beyond AI, aelf will be introducing a new modular Layer 2 chain utilising ZK Rollup technology that  would significantly enhance aelf's performance, scalability, and EVM compatibility. This approach will reduce Layer 1 gas storage costs, lower transaction costs for users, and ultimately improves privacy and the user experience.
+Beyond AI, aelf will be introducing a new modular blockchain technology that  would significantly enhance aelf's performance, scalability, and EVM compatibility. This approach will reduce gas storage costs, lower transaction costs for users, and ultimately improves privacy and the user experience.
 
-Ultimately, aelf is a versatile multi-chain blockchain framework that enhances efficiency and scalability through a multi-layered architecture, AI integration, and modular Layer 2 ZK Rollup technology, making it highly efficient, secure, and developer-friendly.
+Ultimately, aelf is a versatile multi-chain blockchain framework that enhances efficiency and scalability through a multi-layered architecture, AI integration, and modular structure, making it highly efficient, secure, and developer-friendly.

docs/resources/whitepaper-2/index.md

@@ -21,6 +21,6 @@ description: aelf's updated Whitepaper v2.0 featuring AI + Blockchain
     - [Enabling Non-Technical Users to Create Smart Contracts with NLP on aelf](./ai-integration-points-in-the-aelf-ecosystem/developer-and-user-experience/#i-enabling-non-technical-users-to-create-smart-contracts-with-nlp-on-aelf)
     - [AI based Smart Contract Audit for Developers on aelf](./ai-integration-points-in-the-aelf-ecosystem/developer-and-user-experience/#ii-ai-based-smart-contract-audit-for-developers-on-aelf)
     - [Enhancing User and Developer Experience with AI-Powered Chatbots on aelf](./ai-integration-points-in-the-aelf-ecosystem/developer-and-user-experience/#iii-enhancing-user-and-developer-experience-with-ai-powered-chatbots-on-aelf)
-- [Beyond AI - A Modular + ZK Rollup Blockchain](./modular-blockchain/)
+- [Beyond AI - A Modular Blockchain](./modular-blockchain/)
 - [Roadmap](./roadmap/)
 - [References and further readings](./references-and-further-readings/)

docs/resources/whitepaper-2/modular-blockchain/index.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
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-title: Beyond AI - A Modular + ZK Rollup Blockchain
+title: An AI-enhanced Layer 1 blockchain
 description: ""
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 # aelf as a modular blockchain
@@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ By separating these tasks, a modular blockchain enables independent optimisation
 
 As elaborated before, aelf operates on a mainchain-sidechain architecture. Its sidechains resemble the consumer chains of Cosmos or the parachains of Polkadot. Similar to these platforms, aelf decouples functionality at the code level — a modular or deconstructed approach rooted in software engineering principles. The primary objectives of this architecture are to facilitate the development of modular plugins within the aelf ecosystem and to enable the loading of various modules in a pluggable manner, thereby enhancing aelf's scalability and flexibility. For instance, the consensus functionality can be treated as a pluggable/replaceable code package, making it convenient for developers to customise.
 
-Notwithstanding the aforementioned points, the current mainchain-sidechain architecture of aelf experiences performance bottlenecks, particularly in terms of its TPS capacity. aelf will be introducing a new Layer 2 chain utilising [ZK Rollup technology](https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/scaling/zk-rollups/) that would considerably enhance aelf's performance, scalability, and compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). 
+Notwithstanding the aforementioned points, the current mainchain-sidechain architecture of aelf experiences performance bottlenecks, particularly in terms of its TPS capacity. aelf will be introducing a modular chain structure that would considerably enhance aelf's performance, scalability, and compatibility with the other blockchain Virtual Machines (VMs). 
 
-Consequently, we have initiated the **Modular + ZK Rollup project** to address these challenges.
+Consequently, we have initiated the **Modular Blockchain project** to address these challenges.
 
 ## The aelf solution
 
@@ -68,9 +68,9 @@ Advantages of DAC include:
 1. reduce transaction fees; less computation equals lower costs. 
 2. state privacy; maintaining secure records of state changes for data integrity.
 
-### aelf ZK-rollup Node
+<!-- ### aelf ZK-rollup Node
 
-aelf ZK-rollup Node is used to process transactions, synchronises states, generates, and submits proofs. Sequencers and aggregators manage L2 state and finality on L1. 
+aelf ZK-rollup Node is used to process transactions, synchronises states, generates, and submits proofs. Sequencers and aggregators manage L2 state and finality on L1.  -->
 
 #### zkEVM / ZKProver
 

docs/resources/whitepaper-2/roadmap/index.md

@@ -29,9 +29,9 @@ This roadmap outlines aelf's strategic integration of AI technologies, focusing
 2. [AI Oracle on aelf](/resources/whitepaper-2/ai-integration-points-in-the-aelf-ecosystem/operational-excellence/#ii-ai-oracle-on-aelf)
 
    Deploy an AI based oracle to facilitate the development of AI-powered dApps, improve interaction capabilities, and support collaborations with AI Agent platforms on the aelf blockchain.
-3. [aelf as a Modular + ZK-rollup Layer 2 Blockchain](/resources/whitepaper-2/modular-blockchain/)
+3. [aelf as a Modular Blockchain](/resources/whitepaper-2/modular-blockchain/)
 
-   Advance aelf's modular architecture to allow for greater customisation and scalability, catering to diverse application needs and enhancing overall network flexibility, while implementing ZK-Rollup as a Layer 2 solution for optimal TPS, efficiency and EVM compatibility.
+   Advance aelf's modular architecture to allow for greater customisation and scalability, catering to diverse application needs and enhancing overall network flexibility, while implementing modular blockchain solution for optimal TPS, efficiency and EVM compatibility.
 
 ## Q1 2025