New Depin Protocol Rolls Out Zk-proof Processing Marketplace

Brevis has launched ProverNet, a ZK-proof marketplace where provers can earn by computing proofs and apps can buy proving capacity.

Zero-knowledge proof (ZK-proof) coprocessor Brevis launched its marketplace, allowing users to earn by computing ZK-proofs.

According to a Monday Brevis announcement, the “ProverNet” decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) network allows applications to access ZK-proof proving capacity and computing providers to earn money by computing proofs. Currently, the network uses Circle’s USDC (USDC) stablecoin as the native settlement currency.

Still, Brevis plans to move to the yet-to-be-launched BREV token when ProverNet comes out of beta and launches mainnet. On mainnet, the system will also introduce prover staking and slashing for “misbehavior or missed deadlines.”

Currently, ProverNet allows for proving task distribution through a continuous auction, USDC payment settlement and prover registration and job matching. Provers can already register and start competing for jobs, while applications can also submit proof requests directly to the network.

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Computing ZK-proofs is computationally intensive, meaning it is often impractical for developers or users to compute them themselves. This is especially true when large volumes of proofs are needed, as seen in some projects.

Brevis has long offered ZK-proof processing as a solution for the industry. The firm announced in late 2023 that it supported Uniswap v4 hooks to trustlessly read and compute the transaction history of liquidity providers and traders.

In October, Uniswap, a decentralized crypto exchange, introduced a routing rebate program built on its technology, announcing that Brevis had been awarded a grant to develop it. Earlier this year, Brevis had also unveiled “a partnership between MetaMask, Linea, and Brevis to bring ZK Proof-powered rewards to MetaMask Card users.”

PancakeSwap also integrates Brevis infrastructure for ZK-proof processing. After a 2024 Binance investment, it was also used to power trustless crosschain restaking infrastructure on BNB Chain.

Source: CoinTelegraph