New DePIN Protocol Unveils ZK-Proof Processing Marketplace

Brevis has launched its new marketplace, ProverNet, a decentralized physical infrastructure network that allows users to earn by computing ZK-proofs. This innovative platform supports the processing of zero-knowledge proofs, aiming to simplify access for applications while providing income opportunities to computing providers.

Key Takeaways

ProverNet by Brevis allows users to earn rewards through ZK-proof computations.
Circle’s USDC is currently used for payments, with plans to transition to the BREV token on mainnet.
The DePIN network facilitates task distribution via continuous auctions and offers registration for provers.
Brevis has significant experience in ZK-proof processing, partnering with various blockchain projects and processing millions of proofs.

New DePIN protocol rolls out ZK-proof processing marketplace

Introduction to ProverNet

Brevis has recently rolled out its ProverNet marketplace, designed to let users earn by computing zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs). As mentioned in a recent announcement, this decentralized physical infrastructure network grants applications access to the capacity for ZK-proof proving, while also providing opportunities for computing providers to make money through their computations. Presently, the platform uses Circle’s USDC stablecoin for transactions, but Brevis intends to transition to the forthcoming BREV token once the ProverNet moves out of its beta stage and launches on the mainnet. The mainnet version will introduce features like prover staking alongside penalties for missed deadlines or improper behavior.

Features of ProverNet

ProverNet offers numerous functionalities, including proving task distribution using a continuous auction system, payment settlement via USDC, and the registration and job matching of provers. Currently, provers can register and compete for jobs, while applications are capable of directly submitting proof requests to the network.

ProverNet Features

Experience in ZK-Proof Processing

Brevis is no newcomer to ZK-proof computing, which can be resource-intensive and often impractical for developers or users to handle on their own, especially with high volumes of proofs required in various projects. The company previously announced its support for Uniswap v4 hooks, which enable the trustless reading and computation of transaction histories for liquidity providers and traders.

In October, Uniswap, a decentralized exchange, launched a routing rebate program powered by Brevis's technology, marking a new grant awarded to Brevis to aid in its development. Additionally, earlier in 2023, Brevis partnered with MetaMask and Linea to offer ZK-proof-based rewards to users of the MetaMask Card. Brevis's infrastructure for ZK-proof processing has even been integrated into platforms like PancakeSwap. Following a 2024 investment from Binance, Brevis’s system was also extended to support trustless cross-chain restaking on the BNB Chain.

To date, Brevis claims to have processed over 250 million proofs across more than 30 partnerships. As highlighted by the organization, ZK-proof workloads vary significantly, which led to the creation of ProverNet to ensure adequate flexibility in capacity provision: “This transition allows applications to access specialized capacity without being limited to one vendor, while provers can find workloads that align with their hardware capabilities. Consequently, the ecosystem benefits from shared infrastructure instead of isolated silos,” they stated.

Migration to ProverNet

In its announcement, Brevis emphasized that it is already in the process of gradually migrating its production workloads to ProverNet. Currently, this involves transferring a portion of Ethereum block execution proving from ETHProofs. ETHProofs serves the public by generating ZK-proofs for Ethereum block execution, validating the contents of specific blocks, thereby allowing for cross-chain verification and trust-minimized bridging applications.

This article aims to explain the recent advancements in ZK-proof processing and the promising features of Brevis's new ProverNet marketplace, laying a foundation for greater accessibility and profitability in the realm of decentralized blockchain infrastructure.