#boundless $ZKC @Boundless

The Boundless Network's native token, ZKC, is transforming zero-knowledge computing by providing a universal ZK compute layer. With a total supply of 1 billion tokens, ZKC powers the Boundless ecosystem, enabling proof generation, staking, and governance. Its primary functions include:

- *Proof of Verifiable Work Rewards*: Provers earn ZKC for performing useful zero-knowledge computations

- *Collateral for Proofs*: Provers must lock ZKC to accept jobs, ensuring reliability

- *Staking & Service Agreements*: Users stake ZKC to secure proving contracts and earn rewards

- *Governance*: Tokenholders vote on critical parameters, such as minting rate and reward frequency

ZKC has seen significant growth, with over 30 integrations and 2,800+ provers active in beta ¹.