Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZK Proofs) co-processor Brevis has launched its marketplace, allowing users to earn rewards by computing ZK proofs.
According to Brevis's announcement on Monday, the "ProverNet" decentralized entity infrastructure (DePIN) network allows applications to access proof capacity for ZK proofs, while computation providers can earn income by computing proofs. Currently, the network uses Circle's USDC stablecoin as its native settlement currency.
However, Brevis plans to migrate to the yet-to-be-released BREV token when ProverNet moves out of the testing phase and launches its mainnet. On the mainnet, the system will also introduce proof provider staking and penalties for "misconduct or missing deadlines."
Currently, ProverNet supports the distribution of proof tasks through continuous auctions, USDC payment settlements, as well as proof provider registration and task matching. Proof providers can now register and start competing for tasks, and applications can also submit proof requests directly to the network.
The computation of ZK proofs is highly demanding, which means that it is often impractical for developers or users to compute them independently. This is especially true in scenarios where a large number of proofs are required for certain projects.
Brevis has long provided ZK proof processing solutions for the industry. The company announced at the end of 2023 that it supports Uniswap v4 hooks, enabling trustless reading and computation of transaction histories for liquidity providers and traders.
In October, Uniswap, as a decentralized crypto exchange, launched a routing rebate program based on its technology and announced that it had granted funding to Brevis for development. Earlier this year, Brevis also announced a collaboration between "MetaMask, Linea, and Brevis, which will bring ZK proof-driven rewards to MetaMask card users."
PancakeSwap has also integrated Brevis's infrastructure for ZK proof processing. After receiving investment from Binance in 2024, it was also used to drive trustless cross-chain re-staking infrastructure on the BNB chain.
Brevis claims to have processed over 250 million proofs among more than 30 partners. The organization explained that it found the ZK proof workload to be highly variable, prompting it to develop ProverNet to provide flexibility:
"From now on, applications can access dedicated capacity without vendor lock-in, while proof providers can find workloads that match their hardware. The ecosystem gains shared infrastructure rather than fragmented islands," it stated.
In the announcement, Brevis also noted that it is "gradually migrating" production workloads to ProverNet. Currently, the service is migrating "a subset of Ethereum block execution proofs from ETHProofs."
ETHPoofs is a public service for generating ZK proofs of Ethereum block execution, proving the contents of specific blocks. This enables cross-chain validation, including trust-minimized cross-chain bridging.
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Original: “New DePIN Protocol Launches ZK Proof Processing Market”
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