New DePIN protocol rolls out ZK-Proof processing marketplace

cointelegraphPubblicato 2025-12-08Pubblicato ultima volta 2025-12-08

Introduzione

Brevis has launched ProverNet, a decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) marketplace for zero-knowledge proof (ZK-proof) computation. The platform enables users to earn by providing proving capacity and allows applications to access scalable ZK-proof processing. Initially using USDC for settlements, the network plans to transition to its native BREV token upon mainnet launch, which will also introduce staking and slashing mechanisms for provers. ProverNet addresses the computationally intensive nature of ZK-proof generation by distributing tasks through continuous auctions and job matching. Brevis, already an established player, has processed over 250 million proofs for partners like Uniswap, PancakeSwap, and MetaMask. The system is designed to handle variable workloads, offering flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in. Production workloads, including Ethereum block execution proofs from ETHProofs, are already being migrated to the new network.

零知识证明（ZK-Proof）协处理器Brevis推出其市场平台，允许用户通过计算ZK证明获得收益。

根据Brevis周一的公告，该"ProverNet"去中心化物理基础设施（DePIN）网络允许应用程序访问ZK证明验证能力，同时让计算提供商通过计算证明获利。目前该网络使用Circle的USDC稳定币作为原生结算货币。

不过Brevis计划在ProverNet结束测试阶段并启动主网时，转向尚未发行的BREV代币。在主网上线后，系统还将引入证明者质押机制，并对"不当行为或超时未完成"实施罚没惩罚。

目前ProverNet支持通过持续竞价分配证明任务、USDC支付结算以及证明者注册和任务匹配。证明者现已可以注册并开始竞标任务，应用程序也可以直接向网络提交证明请求。

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行业老将

计算ZK证明需要大量计算资源，这意味着开发人员或用户自行计算通常不切实际。在某些需要大量证明的项目中，这种情况尤为明显。

Brevis长期为行业提供ZK证明处理解决方案。该公司在2023年底宣布支持Uniswap v4钩子功能，可无需信任地读取和计算流动性提供者及交易者的交易历史。

去年10月，去中心化交易所Uniswap基于其技术推出路由返利计划，并宣布Brevis获得资助开发该功能。今年早些时候，Brevis还公布了"MetaMask、Linea和Brevis之间的合作，为MetaMask Card用户提供ZK证明驱动的奖励功能"。

PancakeSwap也集成了Brevis的ZK证明处理功能。在2024年获得币安投资后，该技术还被用于驱动BNB链上无需信任的跨链再质押基础设施。

Brevis声称已为30多个合作伙伴处理超过2.5亿次证明。该组织解释说，他们发现ZK证明的工作负载变化很大，因此开发了ProverNet来提供足够的灵活性：

"从此，应用程序可以获得专用计算能力而无需被供应商绑定，证明者也能找到与其硬件匹配的工作负载。生态系统将形成共享基础设施而非 fragmented silos"。

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首日即投入使用的DePIN

Brevis在公告中还提到，正在"逐步将生产工作负载迁移至ProverNet"。目前正在迁移"ETHProofs的部分以太坊区块执行证明功能"。

ETHPoofs是一项面向公众的服务，用于生成以太坊区块执行的ZK证明——验证特定区块包含的内容。除其他应用外，这使得跨链验证能够实现最小化信任的桥接。

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Domande pertinenti

QWhat is the main purpose of Brevis' newly launched ProverNet marketplace?

AThe main purpose of ProverNet is to create a marketplace where applications can access ZK-Proof proving capacity and computing providers can earn money by computing ZK-proofs.

QWhat cryptocurrency is currently used as the native settlement currency on ProverNet, and what is the planned future token?

ACircle's USDC stablecoin is currently used as the native settlement currency. Brevis plans to transition to its own BREV token once ProverNet exits beta and launches its mainnet.

QWhat problem does Brevis aim to solve with its ZK-proof processing service?

ABrevis aims to solve the problem that computing ZK-proofs is computationally intensive and often impractical for individual developers or users, especially when large volumes of proofs are needed for various applications.

QName two major DeFi projects that have integrated Brevis' infrastructure for ZK-proof processing.

ATwo major DeFi projects that have integrated Brevis are Uniswap, for its routing rebate program and v4 hooks, and PancakeSwap.

QWhat existing Brevis service is being partially migrated to ProverNet to provide initial usage?

ABrevis is gradually migrating a subset of Ethereum block execution proving from its existing public service, ETHProofs, to ProverNet.

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