The 'Pragmatist' of ZK Technology: How @Succinct and $PROVE Solve Real Industry Problems?

In the current environment where zero-knowledge proof technology is being overly hyped, @Succinct chooses to be a 'pragmatist'. It does not indulge in the extreme optimization of technical parameters but focuses on solving the actual pain points of Web3—by using the SP1 protocol and the $PROVE token, making ZK proofs truly serve the three core needs of 'enhancing user experience, reducing application costs, and strengthening network security'. This 'problem-oriented' approach makes #Succinct stand out.

The first real problem that #Succinct addresses is the 'entry barrier for ZK technology'. Developers have previously shied away from ZK not only due to its cryptographic complexities but also because integration leads to a 'decrease in user experience'—slow proof generation, high gas fees, and cumbersome processes. The SP1 protocol solves this through two innovations: first, moving proof generation off-chain so that users do not have to wait; second, optimizing verification logic to reduce on-chain gas costs by 80%. This 'user-unaware' design transforms ZK technology from a 'nice-to-have' to a 'must-have feature'—for example, after integrating a certain DeFi protocol, the completion time for privacy transactions has been reduced from minutes to seconds, increasing user retention by 30%.

The second problem solved by @Succinct using PROVE is the 'misalignment of network incentives'. Many ZK project tokens are only used for governance, disconnected from actual use cases, whereas PROVE is deeply embedded in the ecosystem: users receive discounts when paying for proof fees, nodes staking tokens gain service priority, and developers integrating the technology can earn PROVE rewards. This 'use-as-incentive' model ensures that the interests of network participants align with the prosperity of the ecosystem. Another innovation of PROVE is that it supports the commercialization of 'proof as a service', allowing enterprise clients to obtain customized proof solutions by purchasing $PROVE , opening up a sustainable revenue source for the ecosystem.

The third pain point that #Succinct focuses on is 'cross-scenario compatibility'. Web3 applications often need to operate across different chains and environments, and the technology stack of #Succinct achieves 'one development, multi-end adaptation': the SP1 protocol supports mainstream chains like EVM, Solana, Aptos, and even interfaces with traditional databases.