ZK-Proofs in NFTs Are Overhyped—Except for One Killer Use Case

Thesis: ZK-proofs solve little for NFTs beyond niche provenance.
Analysis: ZK-proofs enhance privacy and scalability, but 95% of NFTs don’t need them. Verifiable ownership without identity disclosure shines in auctions or IP protection. ▲Data: 0.3% of projects use zk-proofs (Chainalysis 2024).

Insight: zkBNB testnet could cut zk-NFT fees by 10x vs. Ethereum.
Alpha: Focus on zk-NFTs for luxury/provenance; skip general privacy hype.