Aligned Layer creates a new layer that leverages the security offered by Ethereum to verify zero-knowledge proofs. This layer is not constrained by the boundaries of the EVM, allowing several verifiers to be deployed to check any type of proof quickly.

Pro decentralization but also believes that road goes through sudo decentralization.

There is a requirement for a new verification layer that does not depend on completely on Ethereum for each verification .

Why do we need this layer?

Ethereum is expensive in terms of execution, storage, and consensus. Not every proof system can be verified due to the lack of precompiles. This situation must change, as provers are now available in general languages like Rust through systems like RiscZero and SP1.